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Need desktop encryption, anti-virus, link scanner, anti spy ware, password management, or firewall tools? Choose one or more of the items below.

All software is offered with the disclaimers of the vendors. TRU assumes no responsibility for personal computer instability or for damages potentially caused by the installation of software obtained through links posted on our website. We are not accountable for issues you may have surrounding the installation and/or use of said software.

Anti-Virus Show

Sophos Home (PAID subscription, recommended) – https://home.sophos.com
FREE Microsoft Security Essentials - https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=5201
FREE Anti-Virus Software list from PCMag.com - https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-free-antivirus-protection

Important Update About Sophos Home

As of November 20th 2021, Sophos has discontinued support for their free Home product. If you have this installed and have not upgraded your license your computer will be unprotected. More information on the change and how to upgrade can be found Here.

If you do not wish to continue using this Sophos Home product, follow the instructions provided by Sophos for Windows 7/8/10 or MacOS X/11/12 to uninstall the program.

Encryption Show

Windows 10 Device Encryption - https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/4502379/windows-10-device-encryption
Mac Device Encryption - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208344
FREE SafeHouse - http://www.safehousesoftware.com/SafeHouseExplorer.aspx
Use Windows 10 Pro/BitLocker to Encrypt a USB device - https://www.groovypost.com/howto/encrypt-flash-drive-sd-card-windows-10-bitlocker/

Password Managers Show

TRU Passwords should never be used for non-TRU systems or services

FREE and PAID PCMag.com List of Best Password Managers - https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-password-managers

Secure File Deletion Show

Note: Permanently deleting files generally requires overwriting the disk location 35 times and takes quite a bit of time.

Eraser - Free
DBAN - Free secure disk eraser
Permanent Eraser - Free Apple file eraser

Other Security Tools Show

Check if you have an account that has been compromised in a data breach - https://haveibeenpwned.com/
Check if the password you’d like to use has been compromised in a data breach - https://haveibeenpwned.com/Passwords
Check the strength of the password you’d like to use - https://www.comparitech.com/privacy-security-tools/password-strength-test/

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Desktop Security Tools

Need desktop encryption, anti-virus, link scanner, anti spy ware, password management, or firewall tools? Choose one or more of the items below.

Important Update About Sophos Home

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