A different approach to PC security: the sandbox
As I have said in a number of blog entries, I believe that the traditional reactive methods of defending our computers against malware are not sufficient and that a new paradigm in computer security is needed. A different approach that is promising is the use of a method called the “sandbox”. This technique is akin to the virtual machine method and creates an area on the system that is isolated from the rest of the system. Any malware infection that occurs in the sandbox is prevented from spreading system-wide. By placing the Internet browser in the sandbox, infections from the Internet are quarantined to the sandbox.
Software for running sandboxes is becoming available and an excellent review and assessment of eight programs is given by Ian “Gizmo” Richards at Tech Support Alert. His top pick is Green Border. This is commercial software with an annual fee of $29.95. With one minor reservation, Richards also likes a free (donation suggested) program, Sandboxie.
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