From: Rob Harmer (robharmpcprofile.com)
Date: Mon Jun 28 2004 - 19:01:41 CDT

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Don't forget to also consider the issues faced through upcoming changes in
Windows XP SP2 (Service Pack 2), due as early as next month,
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=988039026&eid=-255
will ring in major software changes claimed to be as comparable to those of
a new OS release.

There are fears that the service pack could break current applications,
disrupt networking setups, and prompt non-technical users to make PC
configuration decisions beyond their grasp. The consumer community fall into
this category in many cases!

Rob Harmer
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jan Ver Eecke [mailto:JanVerEeckemcgcapital.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 29 June 2004 3:37 AM
To: Mike; David Harper; focus-mssecurityfocus.com
Subject: RE: Consumer Security Web Site

I think the best way would be to prioritize what you are going to list.
Wireless is a great utility but is (in most cases) a major security hole.
Teaching people how to lock that down can be harder than you think given
that WEP is just flat out insecure. I agree absolutely with Mike on the
importance of the duping and the firewalls and wireless importance. Duping
being a major key. But I think this could be something where you would say
for wireless "Understand that using the standard items and setups that come
with most wireless equipment, people who have a mal intent can enter and
gain access. They can read transmission and personal data. So be aware of
what you are sending out." This is opposed to how to setup a proper
encryption system and creating a key rotation system.

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike [mailto:mikesuperiorholidayadventures.ca]
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 1:09 PM
To: David Harper; focus-mssecurityfocus.com
Subject: RE: Consumer Security Web Site

David, a resource like this would be excellent! I run a small computer
consulting company that deals primarily with issues like this.

You may want to talk about e-mail hoaxes as well. I find people still
get duped by them. I also notice that you didn't list firewalls or
wireless security. I see a growing need to educate people in these
matters as well.

Educating uses about phishing would also be very helpful IMO.

Will you be posting the URL once your site is up? Or even before it
goes live?? :)

Sincerely,

Mike Fetherston

> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Harper [mailto:david.harperthermon.com]
> Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 11:50 AM
> To: 'focus-mssecurityfocus.com'
> Subject: Consumer Security Web Site
>
> All,
>
> I'm putting together a web site for home and small office computer
users
> to
> address computer and small network security. I'm hoping to eventually
> have
> a one-stop site where non-technical consumers can get all the
information
> they need to protect their home and small office systems.
>
> So far I'm planning sections on Viruses/Worms/Trojans, Spam, Identity
> Theft,
> Cyberstalking, Hacking, Spyware and Adware. Each section is to cover
the
> basics (what it is, how to remove/prevent it, etc.) in a
non-technical,
> friendly-to-the-average-home-user way. I'll also include links to
sites
> like Windows Update and other free tools, with a strong admonition
that
> their computer be checked and patched - now.
>
> I'd like to get input from the list on any other sections to include
on
> the
> web site. What do you see as the most glaring gaps in end-user
knowledge?
> What information, tools, links, etc., would best enable them to secure
> their
> systems easily against the most common threats? Also, I'm gearing
this
> toward Microsoft simply because 1) Microsoft runs the vast majority of
> home/small-office computers, 2) Those using Linux are already pretty
> computer savvy, and this site is for the novice. Should I expand the
> focus?
> Include MACs? What about the buzz on cell phone viruses? Should cell
> phone
> security and privacy issues be included, as well?
>
> Please keep in mind that this site is for the novice, so explanations
of
> elliptical curve cryptography probably won't fly. I just want to make
it
> as
> easy as possible for the non-technical user to stay up to date.
>
> Your input is greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks,
> David
>
>
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