Offers expert advice and instruction to aid the non-technical person in their efforts to ensure that their Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) broadband connection is safe and secure.

Explains personal Internet security in laymans terms, with careful consideration given to the reality of the SOHO environment.

Contains reviews of current home security software, information regarding public key encryption, and a special section on getting and using Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) personal security software. This book will give readers a solid understanding of what is necessary to secure their networked machine. It will cover basic topics such as TCP/IP, cookies, firewalls, and virus protection. In addition information on maintaining individual privacy, managing security audits, and backup and recovery will empower the readers, and help protect them from intrusion or other Internet attacks.