The KEY to unlocking PC security secrets Personal Computer Security Secrets of Homeland Insecurity: PC Security for the Home User CALL TODAY . . . be protected! Date:  To Be Determined Times:  To Be Announced Location: Worldwide Price: $49 Audience: The seminar addresses the major issues facing the home user or small office/home office (SOHO) user related to securing their Windows computer from Internet intrusions (i.e. “hackers”), protecting themselves from “holes” in the operating system, and saving their personal privacy.  The seminar is appropriate for any Windows operating system.  The advice given is general although most of the examples shown are for newer Windows operating systems and newer applications.  Basic familiarity with PCs is required.   Overview: Many people think that there is nothing on their PC that anybody would want.  Would you like to keep the web sites you visit private?  Have you ever purchased something from a website?  Do you access online banking or use an online broker?  Do you bring work home with you?  Learn how to protect you, your family, and your SOHO with "Secrets of Homeland Insecurity: PC Security for the Home User" . . . now.   Workshop Description: In this information-packed 3-hour seminar, successful international consultant James L. Haner will offer practical, effective advice that will benefit home users and small businesses alike. Step by step, you'll learn about security and intrusion, general security measures, Windows specific measures, and personal firewalls.  You’ll have time for a Question and Answer session, too. Whether you're already up and running on the latest operating system, and latest version of your favorite web browser, you can't afford to miss this one! Discussion topics include: Introduction to Security       What is PC security?       Why should I care about PC security?       Who would want to break into my computer?       How easy is it to break into my computer?   Computer Security Risks       What is at risk?       12 Potential Misuses of Your PC             Trojan horse programs             Back door programs             Denial of service             Being an intermediary             Unprotected Windows shares             Mobile code             Cross-site scripting             E-mail spoofing             E-mail-borne viruses             Hidden file extensions             Chat clients             Packet sniffing   How to Prevent the Top 3 Accidents and Other Risks       Disk failure       Power failure and surges       Physical theft   12 Actions You Can Take to Protect Your Data       Consult your system support personnel       Use virus protection software       Use a firewall       Don’t open unknown e-mail attachments       Don’t run programs of unknown origin       Disable hidden filename extensions       Keep all applications (including the OS) patched       Disable Java, JavaScript, and ActiveX if possible       Disable scripting features in e-mail programs       Make regular backups of critical data       Make a boot disk . . . just in case   6 Steps to Secure Surfing       How to cover your trail   Internet Bodyguards: Don't Go Online Without One       Personal firewalls – BlackICE and Zone Alarm       Intrusion detection – Sygate   6 Ways to Protect Your Children         Privacy policies       Filtering systems – commercial and parental   Materials: Full-color handouts, companion web sites, and a CD-ROM full of useful PC security tips, tricks, and techniques . . . that you can use immediately.     James L. Haner, PgMP, PMP, MCSE 2000/MCT 2003 James L. Haner is an international computer consultant who possesses a unique blend of PC and Networking certifications, business management experience, and training expertise. The firm, Digital Defenders, Inc., has clients that span the private, public and non-profit sectors, and include Wells Fargo Bank, the National Security Agency, and the Canadian Institute of Business Technology.  James has written for ComputorLink Magazine, Computor Companion, and the Spokane Journal of Business.  He was a keynote speaker at  “Teaching Technology Together” for Course Technology, Inc. of Boston, MA and was interviewed by KXLY-4 News in Spokane, WA. A summa cum laude graduate of the Claremont Graduate School with Peter F. Drucker, James has developed curriculum for and taught computer, networking, and education courses for the University of Idaho, in Idaho, City University in Germany and China, and Learning Tree, Intl. throughout the United States. Mr. Haner is a Cisco Certified Network Associate/Instructor (CCNA/CCAI), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), A+, Network+, and i-Net+ certified technician, Sun Microsystems certifed UNIX/Solaris trainer, and Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Associate.   What Others Are Saying About Mr. Haner's Seminars: "Just let me say how much I truly enjoyed your class. I walked away with some excellent and practical gems that I can apply immediately. Your presentation was professional, clear, and organized. Your class materials were excellent as well." – Mike McAllister   "I really enjoyed the seminar. Thank you for making it so valuable. You packed a lot of important information into a three-hour time frame." – Suzanne L. Rennie