This list of resources is compiled and maintained by CalCPA's state Technology Committee.

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This listing of products and resources does not constitute an endorsement from the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Office Equipment Resources

Better Buys for Business
Research to help you choose the best equipment.

Keypoint Intelligence 
Research and analysis covering digital imaging systems.

Projector Central
The projector buyer's ultimate guide to products, dealers, and manufacturers.

Telecommunications

DSL Reports 
ISP reviews, news and tools.

Hello Direct
Phones, conference equipment and headsets. Site provides ability to compare features and functions of a variety of systems.

TPx Communications
A managed services provider that delivers communications, managed IT and network connectivity.

Instant Messaging and Collaboration

Live (MSN) Messenger
Download MSN Messenger.

GoToMeeting
Online meetings and presentations.

GoToAssist
Internet-based remote support tool; no client install required.

NTR Global
Internet-based remote support tool; no client install required.

GoToMyPC
Internet-based remote support/remote connection tool; client install required.

Tech Committee Shopping Mall

Security Resources

General Security

Computer Hope 
Computer security terms and definitions.

Belarc – http://www.belarc.com
Products for software license management, configuration management, cybersecurity status, information assurance audits, IT asset management and more.

The Center for Internet Security 
Helps organizations manage the risks related to information security by providing methods and tools to improve, measure, monitor and compare the security status of their systems and appliances, plus those of their business partners.

Gibson Research Corporate
Freeware and analysis tools for internet security and privacy

SANS Institute 
Information security training.

Ivanti
Offers various security, IT asset management, supply chain and other services and training.

Spyware, Adware, Malware, Virus Protection and SPAM

We used to only have to worry about fighting computer viruses. In the past three years, whole new worlds of computer "scumware" have been developed and released to attack unsuspecting computer users. Foremost have been spyware and adware, as well a variety of programs designed to do bad things to your systems (generically "malware").

Listed below are sites describing these programs, as well as resources for defending your self against their threats. As these programs mature, they are starting to combine protection aspects from more than one area (i.e. virus programs that also find and repair spyware and adware).