Secunia PSI - A Must Have Free Security Program

I’m sure most of you have scheduled automatic updates for Windows, your Anti Virus and Anti Spyware software and if installed, Microsoft Office.

But what about updates for all the other programs you have installed on your computer?

Recently I became aware of a "free" security tool you might want to investigate. I found its review intriguing. However before I deemed it worthy of recommending, I let it do its thing for a couple of months. And because it did its thing so well, I can now assure you it’s well worth installing.

Secunia PSI is a security tool designed to help you secure your computer from software vulnerabilities. A software vulnerability is basically a programming error or flaw in a software application which the bad guys can use to compromise your system’s security.

This could be anything from accessing sensitive information stored on your computer e.g., credit card numbers and bank account information to installation viruses and Trojans.

I’m in no way challenging the importance of anti virus and anti spyware programs nor the necessity of a personal firewall. What I am suggesting is they often lack the ability to protect you from software vulnerabilities.

To protect yourself from software vulnerabilities, you must be sure all your software has the latest vendor security updates and patches.

Unfortunately few companies automatically notify customers of patches and updates. And because there are so many, it would be an exercise in frustration to personally attempt to establish an on going regimen to seek out and determine if there’s an appropriate update or patch for each installed program.

But Scunia is prepared to do it for you.

Secunia (and I quote) - collects, evaluates, verifies, and analyses security information from public mailing lists, security and vendor websites, coordinated vulnerability reports and internal research.

When Secunia completes it’s initial scan of your computer (future scans are ongoing) you’ll receive a System Security Score followed by "State of Programs" to include:
* Insecure programs: Senunia not only alerts you to an insecure program, it explains why it’s insecure and provides the necessary update or patch.
* End-Of-Life Programs: Notification of programs that may become security risks because they’re no longer supported by the vendor and will therefore no longer receive security updates and patches.
* Patched Programs: Senunia provides the most current patch and update version numbers for every program on your computer.

For an in-depth overview of Senunia PSI, go to https://psi.secunia.com.

Here's wishing you a Good Boot.