Computer Security in Scotland. Firewalls, antivirus, Broadband specialists.

PART 1 - Sites with IT Security tools
(GRC.COM)		Click here for SHIELDS-UP to visit a Great security website run by Steve Gibson, author of the weekly "TechTalk" column in InfoWorld Magazine. Also home of the excellent SHIELDS-UP Internet security testing tool. As Steve says, "Without your knowledge or explicit permission, the Windows networking technology which connects your computer to the Internet may be offering some or all of your computer's data to the entire world at this very moment! ". Go to GRC and test the security of your internet connection, for FREE.
		PC Flank is another useful site which includes some tools to check the external security of your internet connection.
WhatisMyIP.com		WhatIsMyIP.com is an easy way to determine your IP address.
		Test your computer's exposure to online security threats and learn how to make your computer more secure with Symantec Security Check.
ZoneEdit.com		ZoneEdit.com- a great tool for DNS queries and lookups.
L0phtCrack		LC 4 is the latest version of the award-winning password auditing and recovery application, L0phtCrack . It provides two critical capabilities to Windows ® network administrators: LC 4 recovers Windows user account passwords to access accounts whose passwords are lost or to streamline migration of users to other authentication systems LC 4 helps administrators secure Windows-authenticated networks through comprehensive auditing of Windows user account passwords
PART 2 - Technical IT Security news /magazines.
		Latest Security Headlines , Glossary , Vendor List, Product Reviews, Security Statistics, and Links to many useful Security resources.
		SC Magazine is the largest circulation information security magazine and is read in more than 50 countries around the world. SC On-Line contains a wealth of additional articles. Information Security News contains daily news. These web sites contain a wealth of useful information including articles, product reviews, test results, white papers, and useful links to solution providers.
PART 3- IT security Resource & information sites
		Almost 75% of U.K. companies suffered a serious system security breach last year, according to the dti-sponsored ISBS 2004 survey. The average UK business now has roughly one security incident per month. The survey was sponsored by the U.K. government's Department of Trade and Industry and prepared by consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. CLICK HERE to download the report summary (pdf format).
		Antivirus HQ: categorized resource directory for everything about antivirus.
		Introduction to Information Security Management System (ISMS) using BS7799. BS 7799 is one of the vital tools to identify, manage and minimise the range of threats to which information is regularly subjected.
		dti Information Security site. 'The prime responsibility of the DTI's Information Security Policy Team is to help UK businesses address this issue, and manage their information security more effectively.'
		The SANS Institute Top 20. Twenty Most Critical Internet Security Vulnerabilities. This new list updates and expands the Top Ten list. With this new release, SANS have increased the list to the Top Twenty vulnerabilities, and have segmented it into three categories: General Vulnerabilities, Windows Vulnerabilities, and Unix Vulnerabilities.
		The CERT Co-ordination Centre (CERT/CC) is a centre of Internet security expertise, at the Software Engineering Institute, a federally funded research and development centre operated by Carnegie Mellon University. We study Internet security vulnerabilities, handle computer security incidents, publish security alerts, research long-term changes in networked systems, and develop information and training to help you improve security at your site.
PART 4- local (Lanarkshire) companies and BNI contacts.
		Jennys-cakes.com. FABULOUS and tasty Wedding and Birthday Cakes, produced and decorated by hand. Based in Crossford in the Clyde Valley.
		Contemporary scottish jewellery- hand made jewellery in scotland by Shirley Paris. Shirley specialises in bespoke and limited edition gold, platinum and silver jewellery. Shirley has been making exquisite pieces for over 25 years, and brings a wealth of experience to each client. Based at her studio in Larkhall, Lanarkshire, (Near Glasgow & Edinburgh), Shirley creates flowing jewellery that is unique yet wearable.
		MPTS is Merely Providing Technology Solutions, a site with links to Scottish Business Advisors and ICT Technology Consultants
		Concept Consulting specialises in quality & ISO consultancy and training, based in East Kilbride, and offers ISO 9000, ISO 9001:2000 (Total Quality Management) ISO 14001 (Environmental) Process Re-Engineering, Health and Safety Integrated Management Systems and Web Site Promotion.
		Tax Assist provides a reliable, professional accountancy and book-keeping service suited to small businesses. Over 10,000 UK business owners nationally have already turned to TaxAssist Direct and the number is increasing daily. Email contact- craiggiffen@taxassist.co.uk
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