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Surf Your Values
this is just too hard and insist on the need to rely on an ISP or a
company service like Best Buy’s “Geek Squad.”5But be careful. Just
as in any business, you can outsource the technology or service but
not the responsibility or risk. The key to success is consistency.
Although most people will already have some level of software or
internet service provider security and /o r filtering service already in
place, I urge you to reexamine your needs for a complete solution.
During the first two steps of this process, start thinking about what
technology should stay and what needs to be added or replaced.
Step 1
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Education and Research
It would be great if one software package or service provided
In terne t protection that would not only stop viruses and online
fraud, but also scan all of our virtual activities to match personalized
values and flag risks to professed beliefs. I hope to see technology
like that someday. But currently technology tools to help in surf
ing your values come in at least three different broad categories:
(1) computer security (including antivirus software, personal fire
wall, spyware removal, etc.), (2) Web filtering software (sometimes
called parental controls), and (3) accountability software. The
computer industry and most home computer owners recognize
the first two categories, but the majority of Americans have never
been introduced to accountability software. The good news is that
there are plenty of excellent Web resources available to help us
stay current.
See table 9 for a list of free Web-based educational recommenda
tions to get you started. Whether you are new to the Web or an Internet
expert, I highly recommend taking some time to visit a few of these
resources. New technology and new ideas are always coming onto the
scene. Staying informed on technology trends is an important first
step—even if you’re afraid of your TV remote control.
There is so much excellent training available on these portals
that no summary will do justice to the benefits they provide. If you
are looking for a single recommendation for the security actions
that need to be taken at home, I recommend the “Seven Steps to
Safer Computing from FTC.”6 If you are looking for a summary
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