Information Security for the Non-Professional

Twenty years ago, most individuals were not concerned about security. If they were concerned at all, it was about the physical security of their homes and cars. The thought of computer security was so remote, because computers were not connected so freely to the Internet.

Because of the widespread use of the Internet, today people are concerned about Internet security, viruses, adware, spam, identity theft, privacy, and more. The news regularly reports on security breaches, leaks of personal information, and identity theft.

Information security now affects everyone -- from the CEO responsible for large databases of customer information to the child surfing the web. Even if you are not connected to the Internet, your private, personal information is connected to it and is susceptible to theft or misuse.

The problem is that most people feel unqualified to take responsibility for the security of their own personal, sensitive information.

Security is not just for professionals who are certified in some technical disciplines. It is for everyone who has a social security number, a credit card, a bank account, a computer. If everyone becomes aware of basic techniques for improving their own information security, there will be much less cybercrime.

The articles in Red Light Security @ Home are all about protecting your information from security threats. You don't need to become an expert. You just need to be informed and to take basic precautions to protect your privacy and personal information.

Upcoming articles will provide tips and techniques for:

1. Preventing theft or misuse of your personal information
2. Monitoring to ensure that your prevention is working
3. Responding in the event that someone compromises your security.

Check back often for new tips, or subscribe to the news feeds to get updates.

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