Information and Technology

Personal Computers

Internet Safety and Security Resources

Most personal computers are connected to the internet for access to the world wide web and instant messaging or e-mail.  It is important to have some knowledge of common information security threats that are inherent with this access.  With awareness and a bit of preparation and attentiveness, your computing will be much safer with the risks of identify theft and other harmful events diminished.

Bowdoin Resources

• Change Bowdoin Password
• Anti-virus software download - Sophos Agreement

Identity Theft

• Federal Trade Commission website
• US Department of Justice website
• Federal Government's OnGuardOnLine.gov
• Free credit reports
• Credit Bureaus
  • Equifax
  • Experian
  • Trans Union

Anti-virus

• Sophos Agreement
  
• Norton
• McAfee
• AVG
• Malwarebytes

Anti-spyware

• Ad-aware
• Spybot - Search & Destroy

Firewall

• Windows
• Macintosh
• ZoneAlarm
• Sunbelt

Passwords

• KeePass

Traveling

• Travel Tips
• Wireless Network Travel Tips
• Keeping Your Laptop Secure

General

• National Cyber Security Alliance's StaySafeOnLine.org
• Security 4 Web

Last updated May 11, 2009