re: [Re-post] Suggestions for basic software for security

[H C <keydet89 () yahoo com>]

Marco,

It isn't abundantly clear what you want to do.  You
say you're asking for "security software" for "port
scan, firewall, etc.".  You say you already have
ZoneAlarm and VirusScan.

What isn't clear is what you're trying to do.  Are you
asking for offensive or defensive capabilities?  

For example, even on ME, you don't really *need* a
firewall...just turn off file sharing and any other
service that may be running that you don't need.  If
you do get interested in what the knee-biters are
trying to do, sure, install ZA again.

I think what you're missing here is the very basic
concepts of security.  For example, ME isn't going to
provide you much in the way of local security. 
Upgrading to XP is better, but you still need to
understand the basic concepts of security.

If you really do want software, check out FoundStone,
NTObjectives, SysInternals, and NTSecurity.nu.  Most
of the software at these sites will work on
XP...SysInternals has some ME software as well.

HTH

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