Offering secure public Internet access is not as easy as it may seem. As the IT manager for a mid-sized public library, it’s become apparent to me that creating a secure network of library workstations for use by the public is more important than ever before. System administrators have the responsibility of protecting the library’s networks and systems, while ensuring quality and speedy service to all patrons. Offering public Internet access requires a dynamic security plan that is constantly under revision, taking into account the technical changes of the times. Traditionally, the software options available for help in this regard come at a significant price, often forcing libraries to spend thousands of dollars securing their computer rooms.
Sold per module or license, many of these software solutions offer a variety of features, but often fall short of actually securing the workstation. Plagued with stability issues, it’s not uncommon for many of these security solutions to crash and leave an administrative-level desktop open for public use. After test-driving a seemingly endless amount of pro-active protection software packages, the PC’s I administrate were still accumulating spy ware, browser hijacks, and tracking cookies on a daily basis. That is, until I came across the completely free software solution that actually does what others claim to — tightly secure any and every Windows 2000/XP Pro workstation.
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Tags: bill melinda gates, bill melinda gates foundation, daily basis, free software solution, library workstations, melinda gates foundation, public access computer, public access computer security, public internet access, software security systemYou remember the trips and the field trips to the public library when you were a kid in school. There is a reason why your school took you to this wonderful building. The reason is because; this is the best place to find knowledge.
Many great names down through history were self-taught from endless trips to this amazing place. The library holds all kinds of wondrous information. History, fantasy, non-fiction, self-help, pure adventure and even current daily events are all in this one great place.
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