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Basic Guidance on Computer Security

I recommend a lot of books to friends and associates, along with really interesting magazines that are sometimes pretty scary - all on computer security.

Most users want something that’s pretty easy to follow and not a lot of theory.  If this sounds about right, take a look at [amtap amazon:asin=0072229233] The Healthy PC: Preventive Care and Home Remedies for Your Computer.

Carey Holzman writes in a step-by-step style. That’s pretty much how I write user documentation as well, so I’ve found this is effective for most users.

Another basic book is written in a somewhat breezier style.  Not quite the step by step, it is a sort of introduction to computer security.  It’s written for the nontechnical user. This one’s called Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Security, Spam, Spyware & Viruses  [amtap amazon:asin=0789734591] 

This one’s possibly useful to professionals who need to explain concepts in a non-threatening, non-technical way.  In short - this is pretty good powerpoint fodder.