Here is an excellent article:

http://www.informationweek.com/windo...leID=177100010

You see it in the news again and again: Identity theft, corporate data stolen, private information falling into the wrong hands...

But these kinds of problems are almost all preventable. With the five simple steps outlined here, you can make just about any PC -- in the corporate world or at home -- secure from online attacks and data theft. Some of these steps may seem familiar; and that's a good thing if they do, because it means you're up to speed on the essentials. But even experts sometimes miss a step, so having a checklist or guide like this can be handy.