Have you ever wondered what information your browser tells a web site about you? Or whether your browsing is safe? This site gives simple advice on how to reduce your risk on the internet. Just as in the real world you can stay more secure in the virtual world by following a number of simple precautions in your internet dealings and email activity.

A useful resource for security information for people who use the internet for their work, surfing or email. It is designed to be a simplified resource and thus will not go into great technical detail. There are many better sites for those building web sites, protecting servers and the like.

It does not presume to be the definitive guide to internet security.

This is for the simple reason, no such thing exists – the nature of security is that if you have enough time and are dedicated enough there are few, if any, security systems that cannot be broken. This site is intended to give advice that should reduce your risks in the same way that locking your car will reduce the risk of it being stolen (but not eliminate the risk).

The various articles and links will hopefully make it a little bit safer when you use the internet and help you avoid taking unnecessary risks.