Discover how you can
- Build an effective security strategy on strong passwords
- Explore alternative, less-vulnerable browsers like Mozilla and
Firefox
- Protect your kids as well as your computer with parental
controls
- Maximize the built-in security features of Windows XP
- Keep your firewall, anti-virus, and anti-spyware programs up
to date
- Secure your e-mail so it can’t be intercepted
- Implement file security features and encrypt sensitive files
- Be sure no one’s getting a free ride on your home network
Chapter 1 Implementing user accounts, groups, and logon
security
Chapter 2 Implementing password security
Chapter 3 Using built-in tools and settings to improve Windows
XP security
Chapter 4 Securing your Web browser
Chapter 5 Restricting access to the Internet
Chapter 6 Protecting Windows XP with a firewall
Chapter 7 Keeping Windows XP patched and protected
Chapter 8 Protecting against viruses
Chapter 9 Fighting malware : protecting against spyware,
adware, and browser hijackers
Chapter 10 The dark side of spam
etc.