This story appears in the
July 2002 issue of
Entrepreneur.
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Tester's choice: This
Web site doesn't have a catchy, easy-to-remember URL, but that
doesn't matter when you have this kind of content. Shields Up!
bills itself as providing NanoProbe Technology Internet Security
Testing for Windows users. Brought to us by Steve Gibson of Gibson
Research Corp., it's actually an unintimidating way to check
the security of your computer over the Internet.
For the lowdown, try the "Test My Shields!" and
"Probe My Ports!" options. Shields UP! will tell you if
your computer passes muster and what to do if it doesn't. To
expand your knowledge before you start, peruse the bulleted list of
12 links at the bottom of the page. These cover everything from the
site's history to FAQs, a public forum, further reading and
explanations about why you need these tests in the first place. You
don't want to play games with Internet connection security, and
Shields UP! is one of the most comprehensive sites out there.
The search is on: When
you're on the Web and you can't find what you're
looking for, the first thing you reach out to is a search tool.
Many of your Web site visitors may be doing the same thing. The
bare-bones appearance of Searchtools.com belies its info-packed nature.
It can help you decide if a search tool is right for you and then
narrow down your best choice from the many available options. News,
links, reviews and product listings round out the offerings. Try
the survey to get more recommendations tailored to your site's
needs. And, of course, you can search Searchtools.com if you want
to.