Chapter 12. Tools of the Trade: Security Products You Should Own

IN THIS CHAPTER

Because home computer security is a hot topic, many companies want a piece of the action. Products have flooded the marketplace and making a choice about which one to use can be confusing. In this chapter, I’ve provided a roundup of some of the most common products you’ll encounter, and I offer some capsule reviews.

Which Security Software Is Right for You?

Marketing is an ugly business. Its mission is to highlight the good points of a product and downplay its bad features. I always ...

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