Net Security

One of the major concerns today is that of online security. People often are concerned as to whether the information they put online is secure and whether the information they have on their home computer is secure.

Though there are many instances of criminal groups illicitly seeking and obtaining information, this is rare in the case of home users. The greater probability is that information security is compromised by the user of the computer rather than an online group of nefarious computer super crackers or teenagers.

Large numbers of adults are anxious when using the Internet that they will somehow, inadvertently, do 'something' dangerous.

TechFriend can assist you to identify those areas about which you are most concerned and those areas about which you should be concerned. The focus will then be on educating you to understand the risks posed and, if necessary, updating or installing software that will assist in reducing the risk.

The aim will be to allow you to feel comfortable using the Internet at home and not feel like you are taking a risk each time you venture forth into the online world.

In many instances, security can be improved through the addition of software to your browser, by ensuring existing firewalls are set up properly and through following simple steps when using e-mail.

We can also assist you with ensuring your child's access to the Internet is as safe as possible.

There are many plugins and add-ons to browsers which can increase safety, such as reducing the likelihood they will come across images which are not suitable.

You may wish to provide your child with e-mail access but you are concerned about what they may receive in return. We can show you how to ensure that all incoming and outgoing e-mail can be accessed by you without you having to access their computer or sit with them when they receive their e-mail.

We can also show you how to white-list sites you prefer they use or black-list sites which you do not wish them to access.