Security

AnonIC
A free resource for those in need of Internet privacy. The aim of this site is to educate Internet users how to protect their privacy at little or no cost.
http://www.anonic.org/

Business.gov : Information and Computer Security Guide
Provides links to plain language government resources that help businesses secure their information systems, protecting mission-critical data.
http://www.business.gov/topic/Information_Security/

Computer Security information for the rest of us.
Computer Security information in plain language. Learn how to protect your computer from viruses, spyware and spam.
http://www.secure-computing.info

Consumer Guide to Internet Safety, Privacy and Security
Offers tips and advice for maintaining online privacy and security, and how to keep children safe online.
http://nclnet.org/essentials/

EFS File Encryption Tutorial
Learn how to use the free Microsoft Encrypting File System (EFS) to protect your data and how to back-up your private key to enable data recovery.
http://www.iopus.com/guides/efs.htm

GRC Security Now
Provides access to weekly podcasts and whitpapers on topics like Windows Vista, computer security, virus advisories, and other interesting hacking topics.
http://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm

Home Network Security
Gives home users an overview of the security risks and countermeasures associated with Internet connectivity, especially in the context of "always-on" or broadband access services such as cable modems and DSL.
http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/home_networks.html

How to Bypass Most Firewall Restrictions and Access the Internet Privately, a.k.a. The Surf At Work Page
This guide discusses a way an employee or student can securely access the Internet while at work or school, and also get around some common firewall restrictions that prevent using most networked programs.
http://www.buzzsurf.com/surfatwork/

Internet Security Guide
Features articles on business and home user internet security including SSL certificates and network vulnerability scanning.
http://www.internetsecurityguide.com/

OnGuard Online
Provides tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
http://onguardonline.gov/

Online Privacy Alliance
A group of corporations and associations who work together to introduce and promote business-wide actions to foster protection of individuals' privacy online.
http://www.privacyalliance.org/

Online Security Tips for Consumers of Financial Services
Advice for conducting secure online transactions.
http://www.bitsinfo.org/ci_consumer.html

Open DNS
Free openly distributed DNS servers that provide greater reliability and security for business and home users surfing the web. These DNS servers attempt to detect phishing scams that are often times linked to from within unsolicitated emails.
http://www.opendns.com

Outlook Express Security Tutorial
Learn how to backup your Outlook Express (OE) Email, investigate the Windows Registry and transfer your email account and rules settings to another PC.
http://www.iopus.com/guides/oe-backup.htm

An Overview of E-Mail and Internet Monitoring in the Workplace
Complaince with the law that governs employer monitoring of employee Internet usage and personal e-mail in the workplace.
http://www.fmew.com/archive/monitoring/

Privacy Initiatives
Government Site that is run by the Federal Trade Commission. Information about how the government can help protect kids and the general public. It has lots of information about official policies.
http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/

Protect Your Privacy and E-mail on the Internet
Guide to protecting privacy and personal information. Includes information on protecting passwords, e-mail software, IP numbers, encryption, firewalls, anti-virus software, and related resources.
http://www.taciroglu.com/p/

Spyware watch
Spyware information and tools.
http://www.spyware.co.uk/

Stay Safe Online
Tools and resources to empower home users, small businesses, schools and universities to stay safe online.
http://www.staysafeonline.info/

Staysafe.org
Educational site intended to help consumers understand both the positive aspects of the Internet as well as how to manage a variety of safety and security issues that exist online.
http://staysafe.org/

SurferBeware.com
Internet safety, protecting online privacy, virus prevention, web security and e-mail tips.
http://www.surferbeware.com

Susi
Information and advice to parents and teachers, about risks on the Internet and how to behave.
http://www.besafeonline.org/English/safer_use_of_services_on_the_internet.htm

Wired Safety
Offers advice about things that can go wrong online, including con artists, identity thieves, predators, stalkers, criminal hackers, fraud, cyber-romance gone wrong and privacy problems. Includes contact form.
http://www.wiredsafety.org/