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Fortunately, it's possible to build an impressive security arsenal without spending a cent.  The Web is packed with free products that are designed to protect systems from malware, Internet attacks, device misconfigurations, and a variety of other threats and weaknesses.  Many of these freeware tools aren't highly publicized and, therefore, aren't widely known.  But you don't have to spend countless hours searching Google for free security tools, our firm has already done that on your behalf.

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition: Grisoft's AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition, compatible with Microsoft Outlook and Eudora, quarantines suspected virus-infected emails and scans all email traffic over POP3 and SMTP protocols.

ClamWin Free Antivirus: ClamWin Free Antivirus comes with an easy installer and open source code. It features:
High detection rates for viruses and spyware
Scanning Scheduler
Automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database
Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer
Addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically

Drive Backup 9.0 Express (Non-commercial use only): Backing up your data is like an insurance, you never have to worry if disaster strikes. Now there's no more excuse for lost data - this insurance costs you nothing! If your system and data are safe now, keep them that way with Drive Backup 9.0 Express.  This simple easy to use software doesn't ask you bewildering questions - it just backs up your data when and where you tell it, and recovers whenever disaster happens.

GnuPG (Gnu Privacy Guard): This family of open-source encryption products is developed under the auspices of the Free Software Foundation's software project.  GnuPG can be combined with front ends that supply compatibility with virtually any operating system - past or present.

MailWasher: Are you sick of spam clogging your employees' mailboxes? POP3-compatible MailWasher promises to filter and block spam messages while allowing legitimate email to pass through unimpeded.  And it won't cost you a nickel.

MBSA (Microsoft Baseline Security Advisor): This free tool helps Windows systems users answer the eternal question: How safe it my IT infrastructure?  The advisor checks systems for common misconfigurations and missing security updates, then makes recommendations for improving safeguards in accordance with Microsoft security standards.

Nessus: This product is considered to be one of the best vulnerability scanners available at any price - and it happens to be free.  The tool explores and maps network systems for potential weaknesses that could provide an open door to attackers. The Nessus client is compatible with all Linux/Unix systems.  There's also a Win32 GUI client that works with any version of Windows.

NetStumbler: Rogue wireless networks are now a major security threat, providing a way for attackers to enter business systems.  Windows-based NetStumbler detects nearby wireless LANs based on the 802.11b, 802.11a and 802.11g standards.  A thin version, MiniStumbler, runs on Windows CE-based mobile devices, allowing users to roam around business premises while sniffing out rogues.

NMAP: ("Network Mapper")is a free and open source (license) utility for network exploration or security auditing. Many systems and network administrators also find it useful for tasks such as network inventory, managing service upgrade schedules, and monitoring host or service uptime. Nmap uses raw IP packets in novel ways to determine what hosts are available on the network, what services (application name and version) those hosts are offering, what operating systems (and OS versions) they are running, what type of packet filters/firewalls are in use, and dozens of other characteristics. It was designed to rapidly scan large networks, but works fine against single hosts. Nmap runs on all major computer operating systems, and both console and graphical versions are available

Snort: An open-source network IDPS (Intrusion Detection and Prevention System), Snort is a protocol analyzer that enables users to passively detect or actively block various kinds of probes and attacks.  The software's detection capabilities include stealth port scans, operating-system fingerprinting attempts, buffer overflows and application attacks.

Spyware Terminator: Spyware Terminator is a FREE, easy-to-use and effective spyware remover that provides real-time protection against spyware, adware, trojan horses, keyloggers, browser hijackers and other malware threats.

Wireshark: An open-source packet sniffer, Wireshark Network Protocol Analyzer supports network troubleshooting, analysis, software and protocol development.  The tool is compatible with popular computing platforms, including Windows, Unix and Linux.