This week I learned about some software that can evaluate how secure your computer is. The cool thing about this software is that it is free for personal use. I used this to evaluate my system and was amazed at how much information was available in this evaluation.
This tool is called the Belarc Advisor. Details are provided for the system hardware and software installed on the system. This tool will even give you a list of software licenses on your computer. What I found interesting was the different versions of software that are installed on my system.
The tool doesn't just stop there. Evaluations are available for the network you are connected to. Even the devices that are connected to the network can be mapped. The advisor will even give you a list of the device names.
Maybe the most important part is that it can give you a snapshot of your virus protection and updates. These are important because viruses can destroy information systems and unpatched software can allow network intruders access to your systems. The advisor will even give you the details of what needs to be patched.
I am glad that I had the opportunity to learn about this tool. I am not sure that I would have tried it on my own. I can now create a benchmark and measure how my system changes over time. It is important to regularly maintain information systems by clearing the junk files, defragmenting if it needs it and ensuring virus definitions are up to date. It is also important not to ignore system and software updates because these are usually fixes for security vulnerabilities.
Note: Defragmenting is not recommended for solid state memory. This process will create unnecessary wear and tear on your solid state hard drive and make it more likely to fail.
This tool is called the Belarc Advisor. Details are provided for the system hardware and software installed on the system. This tool will even give you a list of software licenses on your computer. What I found interesting was the different versions of software that are installed on my system.
The tool doesn't just stop there. Evaluations are available for the network you are connected to. Even the devices that are connected to the network can be mapped. The advisor will even give you a list of the device names.
Maybe the most important part is that it can give you a snapshot of your virus protection and updates. These are important because viruses can destroy information systems and unpatched software can allow network intruders access to your systems. The advisor will even give you the details of what needs to be patched.
I am glad that I had the opportunity to learn about this tool. I am not sure that I would have tried it on my own. I can now create a benchmark and measure how my system changes over time. It is important to regularly maintain information systems by clearing the junk files, defragmenting if it needs it and ensuring virus definitions are up to date. It is also important not to ignore system and software updates because these are usually fixes for security vulnerabilities.
Note: Defragmenting is not recommended for solid state memory. This process will create unnecessary wear and tear on your solid state hard drive and make it more likely to fail.
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