Security Tools and Links
The following tools are for use by UT Arlington Faculty, Staff and Students.
Symantec Endpoint Protection - Protection against viruses and spyware.
Identity Finder - Checks for sensitive information. Identity Finder Instructions
SafeBoot (coming soon) - Full disk encryption software.
The tools listed below should be used only by persons who are experienced computer users. These tools are not to be used on UT Arlington systems without the consultation of UT Arlington Desktop support. If you use these tools on a personal computer you take full responsibility for the results of the install and are aware that UT Arlington will not be held responsible for any damage to your computer or files.
Windows Security Checklist - Methods for securing Microsoft Windows XP.
Microsoft MBSA - Checks for security risks and missing patch updates.
Windows Defender - Checks for installed adware and spyware programs.
Ad-Aware / AWC - Checks for advertisement software on your computer.
Spybot / Super AntiSpyware - Checks for spyware installed on your computer.
Spy Sweeper - Checks for spyware installed on your computer.
SENF! (SENF! PDF) / Spider - Checks for sensitive information (SSNs).
HijackThis - Checks the computer registry for potential unauthorized hijacks.
Dark Reading / Symantec / Technet / USCERT / Secunia / McAfee / zone-h / SANS
Senderbase / SANS 20 / Security Focus / ISC / Spamhaus / CNET / Slashdot / VTE