Synopses & Reviews
Detect and eliminate threats to your computer without delayDid you know that a typical unprotected PC is attacked within 20 minutes of being connected to the Internet? Protect yourself and your family with the CA Internet Security Suite and the expert advice in this comprehensive guide. You'll find state-of-the-art software, easy-to-follow installation guidance, and ready solutions to protect you against a wide range of Internet-borne threats—from stopping spyware, spam, and viruses, to blocking inappropriate and offensive content from your children.
- Recognize the enemy—viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and zombies
- Find the lurking applications on your system—spyware and adware
- Stop spammers from using your computer to send bulk emails by the millions
- Surf sensibly with the right Web browser settings
- Block hackers with the robust CA personal firewall
- Update your PC protection regularly
CA Founded in 1976, CA is a global company with 150 offices in more than 45 countries and revenues of $3.5 billion in 2005. With over 15,000 employees, CA provides products and support to 98% of Fortune 500® companies, as well as government entities, educational institutions, and thousands of other companies in diverse industries worldwide. CA products cover systems, networks, security, storage, and databases.
Protect Your PC with CA Internet Security Suite
You'll find powerful technology, preconfigured settings, and automatic updates that take the guesswork out of PC security. The complete package includes:
- Anti-Virus Detects and eliminates thousands of computer viruses, worms, and Trojan programs
- Personal Firewall Stops hackers, monitors your email for suspicious attachments, stops pop-ups, controls cookies, and helps protect against identity theft
- Anti-Spyware Removes a wide range of spyware threats and complements your anti-virus and firewall defenses
- Anti-Spam Works seamlessly with Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express to block unwanted spam and fraudulent phishing attacks
- Parental Controls Blue Coat K9 Web Protection content filtering
- Automatic Updates Six-month subscription
System Requirements
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP3+) or XP (SP1+), 256 MB RAM, 300 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU, 60 MB hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, Internet access
For Anti-Spam: Microsoft Outlook 2000/2002/2003 or Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5/6.0 or higher, one or more POP 3 or MAPI email accounts For Parental Controls: Windows 2000 or XP, 25 MB hard disk space
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Synopsis
- Hands-on guide to the CA Internet Security Suite, which includes Parental Controls (blocks offensive Web sites, controls program use, and monitors Internet activity); Anti-Spyware (sweeps PCs of malicious software like spyware and adware); Anti-Spam (ensures that computer users get messages from people they know, while redirecting messages from people they don't); Anti-Virus (detects and removes computer viruses); and Personal Firewall (prevents hackers from attacking a PC)
- CA will include a special version of their $70 suite free with this book, which contains separate applications for Parental Controls, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus, and a Personal Firewall (good for 6 months)
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Synopsis
The CA books will have three sections:
Part 1: Understanding the Threats and Solutions-using real customer scare stories this section will describe typical security threats for consumers and then show how CA's software provided a quick and easy solution.
Part 2: Detect and Eliminate Threats-step-by-step installation guidance for CA's Internet Security Suite, which comes bundled free w/the book and how to use each and every component, all in much more reader-friendly narrative than any software documentation could provide.
Part 3: Updates and Troubleshooting- step-by-step to download regular updates and any available upgrades and how to do so; lists any problems/errors the readers/users may experience with the software titles, and give fixes.
Synopsis
Hands-on guide to the eTrust Internet Security Suite from CA, which includes eTrust Parental Controls (blocks offensive Web sites, controls program use, and monitors Internet activity); eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware (sweeps PCs of malicious software like spyware and adware); eTrust Anti-Spam (ensures that computer users get messages from people they know, while redirecting messages from people they don’ t); eTrust EZ Antivirus (detects and removes computer viruses); and eTrust Personal Firewall (prevents hackers from attacking a PC) CA will include a special version of their $70 suite free with this book, which contains separate applications for Parental Controls, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus, and a Personal Firewall (good for 6 months)
About the Author
CA Founded in 1976, CA is a global company with 150 offices in more than 45 countries and revenues of $3.5 billion in 2005. With over 15,000 employees, CA provides products and support to 98% of Fortune 500® companies, as well as government entities, educational institutions, and thousands of other companies in diverse industries worldwide. CA products cover systems, networks, security, storage, and databases.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Part I: Understand the Threats and Solutions.
Chapter 1: Viruses, Spyware, and Other Malware Infections.
Chapter 2: Spam, PC Intrusion, and Inappropriate Content.
Chapter 3: Solutions to Online Threats.
Part II: Detect and Eliminate Threats.
Chapter 4: Installing CA Internet Security Suite 2007.
Chapter 5: Using the CA Security Center.
Chapter 6: Detecting and Eliminating Viruses.
Chapter 7: Stopping Hackers from Attacking Your PC.
Chapter 8: Protecting Against Spyware and Adware.
Chapter 9: Blocking Spam.
Chapter 10: Blocking Offensive Websites.
Chapter 11: Ensuring Up-to-Date Protection.
Index.