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Do you have information about possible threats to part of the Nations critical infrastructure? Please report potential threats to Infragard right away!
    To learn more about security software, staying safe online and computer security in general:

    For Home computer users and Families:

    This is a great site to get started understanding the cyber security initiative and take a free security test - http://www.staysafeonline.info

    GetNetWise provides the resources users need to make informed decisions about their family's use of the Internet. http://www.getnetwise.org

    The Cyber Smart School Program offers tips for high school students about safeguarding their computer and America's cyber-infrastructure. http://www.cybersmart.org

    CERT - One of the main resources for security expertise and information

    SANS Institute - The leading security training organization

    Information Security Magazine - An authority in security news, insight and analysis



Security Tools

Too often machines become infected by something that slipped past even the best defenses. In these cases the choices are to either take the machine to someone that knows what they are doing or try and fix it yourself.

The free tools listed here are for brave souls who are trying to fix things on their own. We can not support or make any claim about these tools or web sites but have found them helpful for our own use on occasion. Have you thought about surfing with Limited Rights yet? Hope this helps.