[OPLINTECH] Think Global with Spyware Solutions

[Gail Neff]

I am the IT in training person at our library only because our "Computer
Person" works full time at another job. He can only get to our library when
he gets off work (after 5:00) except for emergencies (like the entire system
is down - and I can't handle it ) I call him with any problems that I can't
handle and he walks me though them. We work well together. I am computer
literate and have no problem researching and troubleshooting a problem but I
am not a computer specialist with a degree. We literally have nobody else to
take care of everyday troubleshooting and at times patron's would get upset
because of computer problems. Somebody had to do it. I am up to learning all
I can about everything you all have to offer. (-:   No doubt, the spyware is
a nasty problem right now. It should be illegal.

Thank you Aaron, Jeff and Mike for all of your input. I have learned a lot
today already!

PS I am also the cataloger, Deputy Clerk Treasurer, Webmaster etc. etc. etc.
The less computer problems I have the better my day goes (-:


Gail Neff
Technical Services Coordinator
Bluffton Public Library
145 S. Main
Bluffton,  OH  45817
419-358-5016 ext. 226
neffga@oplin.org
http://blufftonlibrary.oplin.org

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Aaron J. Bedra" <abedra@westervillelibrary.org>
To: "OPLINTech (E-mail)" <oplintech@oplin.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 1:43 PM
Subject: [OPLINTECH] Think Global with Spyware Solutions


> Although tools are needed to clean already infected PC's, they stand in
> the way of global management.  They are just another program to maintain
> on the PC and another cause for concern when they don't work properly.
> It is always better to think global with GPO.
>
> >From spyware blasters website:
>
> 1)Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser
> hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software.
> 2)Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and
> Mozilla/Firefox.
> 3)Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet
> Explorer.
>
> These things can be accomplished by turning off active x in browsers, by
> enforcing a GPO that supports running only allowed software, and by
> using content management (i.e. Squid, Dansguardian, Blue-Coat, etc..).
>
> This keeps everything almost specifically server-based and helps with
> maintaining a consistent environment that is easy to manage.
>
> Please note that this is not an attempt to step on any toes, but rather
> a suggestion for an easier way to manage an environment with similar
> results.
>
> Aaron J. Bedra
> IT Specialist
> Westerville Public Library
> 614-882-7277 x114
> abedra@westervillelibrary.org
> http://www.westervillelibrary.org
>
>
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