Welcome to Computer Security Northwest website
www.ComputerSecurityNW.com

The purpose of this site is to provide information security resources and information for networked or Internet-attached computers.

This site is owned and maintained by Corey Keating. Because I am currently working fulltime and working to finish my Ph.D. in information systems (with a concentration in computer security), my time to work in this site is limited. Until I have time to develop this site more fully, I will only point you to some basic, but necessary, resources.

Please click on any topics you may be interested in below.

• Essential Security Measures for Home Computers (also applicable for small businesses).
  This is a no nonsense document that briefly gives you the necessary steps (and programs) to secure your computer.
  This is critical for every Windows-based computer!
  
  Here is a new item that was added to this latest version of the "Essential Security" document: Version 3.3, Updated April, 2009

1. Consider signing up for an identity theft monitoring service like LifeLock (www.lifelock.com) [which is what I use], Zander Insurance (www.zanderins.com/idtheft/idtheft.aspx), or Trusted ID.
   - Compare services and sign up at this website to get a discount: www.identitytheftlabs.com
   - Some great identity theft information sites: http://www.allaboutidentity.com/ , http://www.idtheftcenter.org/

 

• Simple Backup Strategy for Home Computers
  This document describes the components and steps needed to create and implement a backup strategy for your Windows or Macintosh computer. If you do not yet regularly backup your data, please read the first part of this document.
• A Detailed Backup Strategy - If you want more details and discussion of all issues involved with backing up your computer, please see this document.

If you want to contact me, please go to my other website, www.coreykeating.com Cheers!

Page last updated: April 2009