Re: Anti Spyware Standards

[krymson () gmail com]

I didn't see this mentioned, so wanted to throw it in.

User education.

Many users are not aware of the dangers posed by malware in various forms due to web surfing and clicking ads or 
installing cute programs like screensavers or poker games to while away the slower days or nights on the job.

In a smaller company, personal education while troubleshooting an issue, or after reviewing installed software on 
someone's system does help, especially since the user can see the results of bad surfing/installing habits (slow as 
hell computer!). In a larger company, you can possibly get HR to require a general IT awareness online course of some 
sort, or use more robust network tools like WebSense or SurfControl to limit exposure. You should also be scanning for 
installed software, have a policy stating installing their own software is not acceptable, and removing it promptly.

In the end, users may thank you for the education, as they can take that information back to their personal lives and 
personal computer at home. Far too many people remain ignorant to how to protect and prevent spyware, not because they 
can't understand it, but because no one has bothered to explain it.

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