Security is not just an issue for corporate administrators. The data you have at home , are highly sensitive and worthy of protection.
The first decision you make in the networking of your home relates to the media : cable or wireless ? For the wireless network speaks the simple nature of the installation where they can move freely without cable with a notebook and add new devices without much effort. The principle has the following drawbacks : In addition to the disadvantages discussed here not speed and reliability compared to a wired network is particularly security , which requires extra treatment : Basically , anyone can reach the radio waves, a wireless spy . hinder and even if walls and furniture in your dwelling for reliable reception so that you can scarcely five feet, the range can be on the road, be with only a wall between them, several times. A wired network is here in terms of security far forward, but also for a wireless connection can and need to ensure your laptop and Sony vgp-bps9/b security. This is the first concern : encrypting the wireless traffic still using WPA2 or at least WAP ! The old encryption standard WEP is so insecure that he crackable in seconds.
Separately, however, there are measures that you take in any type of home network , whether wired or not. What is important here is that your network is close to the outside, which means that no one Uninvited receives from outside access. Traditionally this is achieved through a combination of firewall and virus scanners : The firewall ensures that only you explicitly allowed to take place requests on your network or your PC, while the virus prevents you start already downloaded malicious software by mistake . That might would cut short the function of the firewall, since a malicious software simply take control and turn off the firewall , for example, simple or with permeable rules. They protect your network so always double : outwards and inwards against attackers against malicious programs.
 
A firewall can happen desired data packets , unwanted them from blocking. In addition , the program must know what is desirable and what is not. It listens to the commands of the user , that is to your. Start about a file-sharing software, you share a folder of your PC and vgp-bps8 battery , all other users of this service. The directory is accessible from any computer on the Internet. It is therefore crucial that you configure your firewall properly.
The firewall also follows the installation brought rules. Always active and probably the most important rule is to refuse to accept unsolicited data packets sent from the Internet. The Windows Firewall is sufficient protection against attacks as a way completely from the Internet. If you want to use any additional desktop firewall , use the standard tools of Windows. From version XP with Service Pack 2 , the tool is turned on by default.
Attention: If you had some installed an older desktop firewall, this has the Windows Firewall if you uninstall not likely again. Check that the board agent is running: Control Panel , Windows Firewall.
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