Switchers Guide: Understanding Mac security
When it comes to security, using Windows can feel like living in the heart of a big city--the kind of place where you can install all the locks and alarms you want, but you still worry. The vast number of computer users who run Microsoft operating systems form the biggest, juiciest target cybercriminals could dream of. Which is why there are more than twenty-two million unique examples of Windows malware out there. Read more...

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SignaCert is great for monitoring compliance with application and configuration policies, but it lacks built-in blocking

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