
For the Home Computer and Small Office Home Office (SOHO) user, the computer security suite provides the best opportunity at having Layered Security in a single package. This is the best all around fit for those without IT staff or time or interest in implementing a full layered security solution.
Our Approach
For these types of customers, we research and test to find the best solutions with minimum user intervention, ease of use and that provide the best levels of protection. There are a number of reasons why we only suggest the products we do, so you will find only the best products available here for this type of computer user.
The Threats
Since the threats are so varied and stealthy, our home and SOHO users need a comprehensive solution to try and cover all threat surface areas. Threats today are mostly web based and designed to quietly place Malware like Trojans, password crackers and key stroke loggers on the machine to steal data. They come in through surfing, IM, clicking on email links, email, downloading and social networking sites.
The Solutions
Everyone needs a blended solution to a blended threat. Our recommended Computer Security Suites provide protection from Viruses, Spyware, Spam, Firewall attacks and even data leakage. The top three solutions below have been tested and found to provide the best protection while being easy to use, a perfect fit for those who just want their protection to work.
OutpostPro Security Suite
In our tests, we have found the OutpostPro Security Suite to be very "quiet" while providing superior protection. This product's roots are Firewall based thus it excels at providing protection from web based attacks. Layers include Anti Virus, Anti Spyware, Anti Spam, Web Control, Host and Data Leakage protection. Comes in packages for 1, 3 and 5 for the Home and SOHO and more for Businesses.
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Kaspersky Internet Security 2009
The Kaspersky Security Suite is very impressive with the addition of "Application Whitelisting" technology. This thought leadership in the Anti Malware industry will be one to watch as they do many things right and continue to gain market share. The product's roots are in Anti Virus and now has a comparatively small footprint, faster scanner and leading edge application protection. Layers include Anti Virus, Anti Spyware, Anti Spam and Personal Firewall, Rootkit Protection and more. Comes in packages of 3, 5, & 10 computers for the Home and SOHO.
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NOD32 Smart Security Suite
The Smart Security Suite is also very "quiet" and provides great protection. This product's roots are in Anti Virus and it has a comparatively small total footprint and great heuristic protection. Layers include Anti Virus, Anti Spyware, Anti Spam and Personal Firewall. Comes in packages of 1-4 computers for the Home and SOHO and more for Businesses.
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