Computer and Network Security (including worms, viruses, hoaxes and spam)
Sections of This Topic Include:
General InformationProtecting Against Viruses
Checking on Computer Hoaxes
Avoiding Spam
General Information
Basic Computer System Security.Telstra Corporation: Computer and Network Security Reference Index
Backing Up yourData
Protecting Against Viruses
Is Anti-Virus Scanning Obsolete?Checking on Computer Hoaxes
Urban legendsUrban Legends and Folklore
Urban legands reference pages
Avoiding Spam (junk mail)
Take the Junk Out of Your E-mailHit Back at Spammers
For the Category of Information Technology:
Related Library Topics
Recommended Books
General (For-Profit and Nonprofit)
General (For-Profit and Nonprofit)
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The Accidental Techie:
Supporting, Managing, and Maximizing Your Nonprofit's Technology
- by Carter McNamara, published by Authenticity Consulting, LLC. This hands-on guide walks you through five projects that, when completed, will give you a comprehensive and usable support system, including for 1) conducting a technology inventory, 2) assessing and supporting staff, 3) assessing and buying technology, 4) protecting your organization from disasters and data loss, and 5) managing your role. Includes ready-to-use templates, worksheets and sample policies, and also 135 resources on topics such as funding, discussion groups, application service providers, web site development, donor management software, and a security policy checklist. Also explains steps for creating a database that gives you the reports you need. Includes a glossary of terms every techie should know.
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