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PC Mag: Test of security suits for 2009

PC Mag have tested some of the major security suites on the market today. You may find it of interest.

Personally, I would have liked to see Nod32 / Eset Smart Security on that test bench too, as the reason I started to use Nod32 / Eset tools some years back was the very fact that it was quicker than the rest, and still did the job. At least that is how I perceived it with my not-so-scientific tests!

What are your preferred security suit? Do you use the same suite at your office and home? How do you evaluate and choose your suite?

Why password security is key on any website

Many website owners and companies do not spend enough time considering security. Things is slowly getting better, but not in the speed required to counter fraud and identity theft.

Gnucitizen made a clear post regarding how password recovery works (warning - it gets quite technical towards the end). It is a great explanation of the 4 different automatic password recovery/resetting methods, including pros and cons. The second part of the post also gives the interested a step-by-step description of how to automate the testing process.

If you still do not get the message - consider this:

You are able to automate testing in order to counter hackers. It is easy, and takes very little knowledge and effort, thus it is not very expensive. You may or may not choose to do it. One thing is certain, though - hackers and ID-thieves allready do this. As they have done for years. 

Your choice is simple: either test and alter your code as required, or wait until you are loosing data. Not a hard choice, is it?  

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