proxy server

Today we had a visit from a tutor by the name of Craig Green, he gave a talk on Proxy server. we then entered the web address. en//wikipedia.org/wiki/proxy server.
The information found is as follows
Proxy Server=( A computor system or an Application Programe) that services the request of its clients by forwarding to other servers.
A server that passes all requests and replies unmodified is usually called a gateway or sometimes tunnelling proxy.
Caching Proxy Server= accelerates service requests by retrieving content saved from a
previous requests made by the client or other clients.
Web Proxy=Focuses on www traffic. The most common use of a web proxy is to serve as a Web Cache. Most proxy programes(eg Squid) act as a means to deny access to certain U.R.Ls in a blacklist, thus providing content filtering.
A Content filtering= provides administrative control over content that may be relayed through the Proxy commonly used in commercial and non commercial organizations(especially schools) to ensure that usage conforn to acceptable use policy.

Phishing filter

Today I recieved a pop up message from Microsoft phishing filter. Phishing is designed to warn you that the website you are visiting might be impersonating another web site. This can also happen through emails and is called spoof emails. It gave me the choice of turning on the automatic phishing filter or not. I was also informed that none of my personal information would be exposed.
I decided to click ok, and then carried on as normal.

ANTI SPYWARE

Today we were asked to look in to the Internet to check on various anti_spyware brands. I used google and read up on three different brands.
No 1. NORTON. An anti Virus 2008 the most well known name brand. Protects from worm's
and viruses.
Norton recieve a B+rating
Norton Internet Security. =£40 per year. covers identity protection, Anti-phishing, Two way firewall, Anti-spam, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Network Security and Botnet protection.

McAFEE. £39.99. Just basicly install and forget this product. Great Anti-Virus software for the novice user. Monitors all of your security needs. Takes up more system resources, compared toother Anti-Virus products. C+rating.

McAFEE INTERNET SECURITY 2009. £44.99. covers Anti-virus, Anti spyware, Anti-Spam, Anti-Phishing, Two way firewall. Advanced Web Site safety ratings. ID protection & Parental control. Includes Free bonus=Anti theft.

SHEILD DELUXE 2009 only £29.99 powered by Kaspersky Anti-virus 6.0. Relies upon integrated methods to scan for viruses. Installed and set up in minutes. The programe regularly notifies users of what is happening and gives recommendations for dealing with Virus epidemics and potential threats. It covers all of the above mentioned in Mcafee and Norton. Sheild Deluxe has the top rating= A grade.

New Blog Day

Hi there' this is my first posting for blogg. Today we are all demented trying to sort out our blogs.

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