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Most of the computer security white papers in the Reading Room have been written by students seeking GIAC certification to fulfill part of their certification requirements and are provided by SANS as a resource to benefit the security community at large. SANS attempts to ensure the accuracy of information, but papers are published "as is". Errors or inconsistencies may exist or may be introduced over time as material becomes dated. If you suspect a serious error, please contact webmaster@sans.org.

Featuring 34 papers as of Aug 22, 2008

Design Secure Network Segmentation Approach: Ibrahim Al-Ateeq; October 5, 2005; - download paper

Case Study: Home Network Redesign: Nate Wilson; October 5, 2005; - download paper

Web Browser Insecurity: Paul Asadoorian; June 2, 2005; - download paper

Free Tools and Tips to Help Secure Your Home PC: John Hochevar; January 17, 2005; - download paper

Why me? Minimizing your Internet Exposure: Kevin Wagner; July 25, 2004; - download paper

Kids Online Safety Guide 101: Hari Pendyala; July 25, 2004; - download paper

Designing And Implementing An Effective Information Security Program: Protecting The Data Assets Of Individuals, Small And Large Businesses: Lee Kadel; June 9, 2004; - download paper

Budget File and System Integrity Verification for Windows: Ditmar DenEngelsen; June 9, 2004; - download paper

My Home Setup: John Lutheran; October 31, 2003; - download paper

The Importance of Social Engineering for the Home Internet User: Ron Dean; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Filtering Routers in a Small Office/Home Office with a Mixed OS Environment: Ricky D. Smith; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Layers of Defense for the Small Office and Home Network: Derek Krein; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Building a Secure Home Network: Kim Thomas; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Securing the Broadband Network: Sushilkumar Nahar; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Home User's PC Security: Threats To Windows Users and Countermeasures To Defend Against These Threats: Roziah Mohd Kassim; October 31, 2003; - download paper

More Secure at home Using Linux: Hans Lie; October 31, 2003; - download paper

ZoneAlarm - A Free Solution for Home Security: Curtis Elliott; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Best Computer Security Practices for Home, Home Office, Small Business, and Telecommuters: Jon Willert; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Security Problems for Small Companies: Jeremy M. Klomp; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Responsibilities of the "Small Shop" in a Post 11 Sept World: Forrest Houston; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Getting the Most Security out of the Linksys Cable/DSL Router: Earl Charnick; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Addressing and Implementing Computer Security for a Small Branch Office: Patria Leath; October 31, 2003; - download paper

A 6 - Layer Defense for an IT Professional's Home Network: Daniel Crider; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Understanding & Securing Home Windows Networks: Todd Grigsby; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Sniffing A Cable Modem Network: Possible or Myth?: Dexter Lindstrom; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Multi-Layered Approach to Small Office Networking: David S. Taylor; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Homeland Security Starts at Home - Security for the Home Computer User: Michelle Johnston; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Creating a Stable and Secure Connection from a Remote Website to the Inside of a Network: Tom Williams; October 31, 2003; - download paper

The Consumer Desktop - The Weak Link in Internet Security and Why ISP's Are Uniquely Positio: John Clark; October 31, 2003; - download paper

SOHO Firewall Savvy: Maureen Lamb; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Defense in Depth and the Home User: Securing the Home PC: Shauna Munson; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Defence in Depth on the Home Front: Thomas Harbour; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Protection of Customer Data For Home Business: David Davila; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Home Computer Security Patch Options For Corporate Security Managers.: Timothy Rice; October 31, 2003; - download paper

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