Home Computer Security

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This 2002 document provides tips for securing your home computer.
Publisher

Software Engineering Institute

Abstract

This pamphlet discusses computer security concepts you need to know and explains specific issues that require your attention. Most sections conclude with a reference to a website you can use to find examples of how to do some of these tasks to secure a Microsoft Windows 2000-based computer. The pamphlet includes a reference to a website containing checklists to record information about the steps you have taken to ensure your computer.

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Cite This SEI Report

Software Engineering Institute (2002, July 8). Home Computer Security. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/home-computer-security/.

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Software Engineering Institute. "Home Computer Security." Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University. Software Engineering Institute, July 8, 2002. https://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/home-computer-security/.

Software Engineering Institute, "Home Computer Security," Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University. Software Engineering Institute, 8-Jul-2002 [Online]. Available: https://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/home-computer-security/. [Accessed: 15-Oct-2026].

Software Engineering Institute. "Home Computer Security." Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute, 8 Jul. 2002. https://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/home-computer-security/. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

Software Engineering Institute. Home Computer Security. Software Engineering Institute. 2002. https://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/home-computer-security/