Computer Safety
... being brought by telecommunications. They believe that implementing these programs Prosser 2 will lead to a better environment for all concerned and that technology and telecommuni-cation is the wave of the future for education. Some examples of today’s software available to the educational institutions are as follows: 1. Panda software is introducing new educational and support software protection for facility, staff and students that fits within the budgets of said institutions. Within this new program Panda’s anti-virus software packages can be purchased at a 50% discount through their new educational sales program. 2. The Norton Antivirus is working to encompass their products for a better security provision. They are claiming that the provisions of this updated software prevents ActiveX and Java Programs from running without the users knowledge. This program even has parental control settings and prevents unwanted ads with pictures to appear. This security provision comes with free updates. 3. The Window Washer 3.0 software is claimed to erase pesky traces of Webtrails, dump recycly bin, to get rid of those temporary files, and so much more. This product does a bit of everything including, bleaching files, DiskLock, Clean Slate, Adminstrator’s Passwork function, Firewall for NT, Secure PC, eSafe Enterprise, eSafe Desktop, FoolProof Solutions, and Lab Experts are just some of the features on this product. Prosser 3 5. The Internet Scanner 3.0 will detect even the slightest loophole in internet firewalls, claims the Internet Security Systems. The Internet Scanner simulates 100 hacker attack methods which gains access to network resources. The Internet Scanner 3.0 came into view when in April there was a release of the Security Administrator’s Tool for Analyzing Networks (SATAN) for short. Administrator’s we’re afraid that hackers would use it to tap into security systems. There is a great need for the soft- ware, (Internet Scanner 3.0), it also helps test for IP proofing, and firewall integrity. 6. The Internet Scanner 3.2 is an upgraded version of SATAN or the (Security Administrator’s Tool for Analyzing Networks). Several network managers were afraid at first that (SATAN) would be used by hackers to gain access to networks. While on the other hand people say that it would draw out and expose security risks and hazards. Many owners of the freeware version say that it only aquires a few vulnerabilities, but, the commercial version finds more than a 100 more checks. The Internet Scanner 3.2 is a comprehensive program that exposes security threats and would be a valuable tool in the educational setting. In summary, while safety has become the byword of our society s...