Wiping or Sanitizing Hard Drives
Software solutions:
CyberCide from CyberScrub
Darik's Boot and Nuke freeware
WipeDrive from WhiteCanyon
Devices:
Drive eRazer - standalone solution for erasing data from a hard drive. No PC necessary.
Spyware, Adware & Viruses
Many computer security experts believe the greatest threat today comes not from viruses sent as email attachments but from spyware added to unsuspecting users' PCs while they browse on the Web. Spyware, as the name suggests, is any technology that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge, usually for a malicious purpose. Some distinctions may be made between spyware and adware. Adware is software that displays advertisements on a user's PC while a program is running, but is also capable of tracking a user's personal information and passing it on to third parties, without the user's authorization or knowledge.
A common misconception is that antivirus and firewall software can catch all spyware and adware. Unfortunately, this is not so. Computer users need to be responsible for checking for spyware on their PCs by utilizing software that scans for and removes spyware and adware.
Examples of Free Spyware Removal Tools:
Ad-Aware
Spybot Search and Destroy
Windows Defender
Free Spyware and Adware Detection & Removal Software
Wireless
Directions for Enabling Security Featurs on Wireless Access Points
PracticePro
Tie Down That Wi-Fi: Security in Public Requires Vigilance
Dennis Kennedy, ABA Journal
Guide to Securing Your Wireless Network
Practically Networked
Wi-Fi Security Risks for Lawyers
Five Ways to Protect Yourself from Wi-Fi Honeypots
Articles
Encryption: A Guide for Lawyers
Patrick Cary, November 2012
Layering Security: Two Factor Authentication
Catherine Reach, November 2012
Dropbox 102: Security Steps
How to Password Protect and Encrypt Microsoft Office 2010 Documents
Microsoft security article
Symantec Security Response
Check the latest virus threats and computer security advisories
Security Policies Must Address Legal Implications of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
10 Worst-Case BYOD Scenarios (And How to Prevent Them)
Suggestions for Selecting Good Passwords
Article in CERN Computer Newsletter by Lionel Cons
Good and Bad Passwords How-To
An In-depth Analysis of Good, Bad, Strong and Weak Passwords, Password Cracking Techniques and How-To Reduce Password Vulnerabilities
Mobile Device Security
Don't forget that mobile devices can get viruses too.
Software - Firewall and Antivirus
AVG Anti-Virus
McAfee Security
Sophos Anti-virus and anti-spam for business
Symantec's Norton security for home & home office, security for small & mid-sized business, and enterprise security products.
Trend Micro
ZoneAlarm - Click here to read a review of ZoneAlarm.