Examination of PC security: How we got where we are and how to fix it

Examination of PC security: How we got where we are and how to fix it (PDF, 1.89MB)Published: 30 Nov, 2004

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Thomas Sprinkmeier

This essay explores the reasons for the poor state of PC security that currently exists. This essay focuses on the end users rather than the administrators. Threats and solutions are examined form an end-user's perspective.

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