An Acceptable use policy is an agreement a user must agree to before using the Internet and software. We have one which we have to agree to before we use the Internet at the college, every time we log on we have to agree to the policy. The college usage policy states that we will not try to visit certain kinds of sites, like gaming, gambling, Internet dating and any content that could cause offence. If these rules are broken then our Internet privileges will be taken away. Businesses also have an Acceptable use policy for their staff to adhere to. Before being given access to information systems they must sign a document agreeing to the company restrictions. such as not giving way sensitive information and company secrets and files. The most common restriction is not to view porn sites or any sites that would cause offence to any persons.
June 4, 2008
Security Suite
The Security Suite i chose to install was Avira. Avira was very easy to install with straightforward instructions, as normal click ok when prompted and agree to the user license. After installation it was a hole different matter, as it was a free version you are limited to very little options and cannot use the system scan without the license key. All you really have is a very basic firewall with very little options unless you are willing to pay for the full version. I would not recommend this product as there are better ones out there that give you more options with the free trial version. I would give this product 3/10.
Peer 2 Peer Sharing
Peer 2 Peer sharing is basically a network of users that have some kind of Peer 2 Peer software such as Azureus, UTorrent and others. This software allows users to download files and upload files between each other. Although it can be used to share files and information between computers, it is widely used to transfer movies and music which is illegal in most cases. Peer 2 Peer users can get all the latest movies, music, software, pictures and games for free. Many of the Peer 2 Peer websites that host the torrent files (that is what the downloadable files are called) have been closed down or are under pressure to close and reveal the IP addresses of the people downloading the files which break copyright laws. While most people that use Peer 2 Peer don’t see a problem with file sharing, it is open to abuse because it is not monitored by anyone official. This leads to people being able to transfer indecent images and files, such as child pornography and viruses. So in the Peer 2 Peer debate it is split 50% in favour and 50% against.
