Software for Security and Safety

While the majority of security concerns in Web design and development lie on the
server side of things, protecting your local computer(s) is an essential aspect of
being a professionalWeb master. The reasons are many and include the protection
of your intellectual property (IP) to limit or eliminate the possibility of spreading
viruses or worms in networks, software, Word documents, and e-mail; and to prevent
the proliferation of spyware, adware, and other malicious browser-oriented
concerns that can be spread via browsers and peer-to-peer communication
systems.
To do a good job of protecting any local machine, you’ll want:
Up-to-date antivirus software


Firewall software (many firewall features are being built into operating
systems, but they aren’t always considered as safe as additional products)
Adware protection
You should also always make sure to perform routine upgrades to your operating
system and add patches when they are available.

McAfee Software

Variety of commercial
packages for antivirus,
firewall, and additional
protection for
Windows
Commercial standalone and
subscription products available at
www.mcafee.com/

Norton Software

Variety of commercial
packages for antivirus,
firewall, and additional
protection for
Windows and
Macintosh
Commercial standalone and
subscription products available at
www.norton.com/

Sophos

Antivirus software for
multiple platforms
Commercial standalone software,
available at www.sophos.com/

Vexira Anti Virus

Antivirus software for
Windows and Linux
Commercial software, available at
www.centralcommand.com/

Zone Alarm Firewall



Firewall software for
Windows
Free and fee-based options, available
at www.zonelabs.com/

AdAware

Windows removal
system for spyware
and related concerns
Highly recommended, free and pro
versions available at www
.lavasoftusa.com/