Week 8- Computer Security Blog

I have often been bothered by the pop-ups I get from computer security software. It seems the paid subscription or free trial has expired then the software will no longer defend you against website and email threats are constantly interrupting me. After a few years, when my first computer crashed, I found that if the software is always alerting you don’t ignore the messages or turn it off – it’s trying to protect your computer and save you from the hassle of cleaning up after an infection. I have my own internet connection at home. My laptop is connected to internet vie LAN. All Security essentials that came with Windows Vista like Firewall, Defender, Automatic updating, and Malware are active or turned ON. And one free anti-virus software program called Avira is also scanning my computer 24hrs a day. It seems to work, thus I haven’t had any problems since my last crash.

When it comes to our school, the alerts seem to be at a minimum. Our school uses Microsoft Windows Defender, Windows Defender is software that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. The real-time protection monitors the system, makes recommendations, minimizes interruptions, and helps you stay productive. Hancock County schools also use PC Tools Anti-Virus. With PC Tools Anti-Virus you are protected against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your PC and personal information. The best thing about using the software company’s security is the fact that all I have to do on my computer at school to renew the schools system is click 3 buttons. To make it even better, our school Computer Technicians email use the dates to upgrade. It is easy and no hassle. I think our Technicians are second to none!