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Web Security

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Welcome to the Web Security webpage. Here you'll find an introduction on how to use the Internet safely. You can read about what tools and programs you need to keep your computer trouble free and up to date. You can read about how to buy things online and how to keep yor personal details safe when doing so. You'll also be introduced to the basics of surfing the internet without getting any nasty surprises and the concept of parental control software.

Just click your mouse cursor on the headlines below or on the menu bar above to look around the site.

Internet Tools

The Tools page discusses simple PC diagnostics (aka, What's that funny noise?) as well as computer viruses and the various programs you can use to protect yourself against them.

Patch Management

A page of guidance that will help you to assess your environment and implement an effective software update and security patch management strategy.

E-Commerce

An introduction to using the internet for financial transactions, and how to keep your financial details safe. How to protect yourself from so called 'phishing' attempts, where criminals try to steal your financial details and how to spot online and email based fraud.

Secure Communications

An introduction to communicating securely across the internet through email and secure internet connections.

Surfing

As you browse the internet, it helps to know what is happening to your computer, what information your computer passes out automatically, and what other people do with that information.

Internet Settings

Hackers can take advantage of unsecured Web browsers. Learn how to improve your online security. Learn how to protect your children on the net with content control software.

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