General Computer Security

Here are links of general Computer Security interest, not limited to the 400, such as PCs running on Microsoft or some other OS.

Al Mac original intent with this article is to be an index directory overview, with separate individual articles detailing the many nuances.

Security News and Discussion

What is needed for good security is a moving target because the bad guys are developing new kinds of scams and finding vulnerabilities all the time. Thus, we need to stay current with what kinds of threats are out there.

400 Security

• Exit point security tools vendor list
• SYSCMDUSNO program to rapidly spot some problems needing IT attention

BPCS Security

• BPCS Naming Conventions includes an overview of BPCS Security

Computer Security in General

• Password Write Down Systems = if you have so many passwords to remember, they often have to change, and you have to share some with co-workers, here are some ideas on how to write them down, so that if the written down stuff falls into wrong hands, they still cannot sign on using the written down passwords.

Security Certification

Even if you do not get a "Diploma" as an expert in some aspect of Security, the outlines of the classes offered are a good review of topics we might want to become more knowledgeable about.