What is the salary range for a Computer Security Specialist?
What is the salary range for someone working as a Computer Security Specialist with a Defense contractor?
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Is the future good for computer security experts?
/in Computer SecurityI’m 20 years old and I know how to program using java and c++. I’m thinking of studying computer science in university next year, But are the future jobs good for this profession? I was thinking of a masters in computer security.
iPhonegate: Q.&A. With Mark D. Rasch, Computer Security … – New York Times (blog)
/in Security NewsOne of the problems that people keep focusing on is the fact that the phone was stolen and let’s be frank here, if this had been the third-generation iPhone as opposed to a fourth-generation iPhone that had been found in the bar and given or even …
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Do I have enough computer security on my PC? How about some free security programs?
/in Computer SecurityI have a laptop using Windows XP2 which I use regularly at random networks from a fraternity house, in college classes, to my home. Needless to say, I am not sure how secure the networks are:
These programs run at system start up:
Total Security: Paid Norton Security Center
AntiVirus: Free AVG AntiVirus
Firewall: Free Zonelabs Zone Alarm
These programs run once a week:
AntiSpyware: Windows Defender Beta, LavaSoft AdAware, and Spybot Search & Destroy
I run Limewire for P2P now and then. I browse the internet with FireFox. I update regularly for windows, firefox and all of my security. I also game regularly online.
My question is: does this sound safe? What else can I do? I dont want too many intrusive programs taking up tons of RAM, but I would like to be secure, as this new laptop is my only computer. Are there any free programs out there for college kids that are good for protection? Or do I have enough stuff running to protect me?
Thanks all.