Internet Security Suites
A number of vendors (the companies who produce and sell software) provide all-in-one packages known as Internet Security Suites which combine the functions of Anti-Virus, Anti-Adware, Anti-Spam and perhaps offer additional features such as a Firewall or protection against Phishing.
There is some debate about these suites. They are certainly quick and easy to install and keep up-to-date and probably provide all the security required, particularly by home users. However, some people believe that the protection they provide is not as good as the best-of-breed stand-alone applications, and they may combine one or two strong applications with several weaker ones.
Demo copies of Internet Security Suites can often be found on computer magazine cover disks, eg: PC Plus, Personal Computer World or PCPro. These are usually valid for a fixed period, after which you have to pay for continued cover.
Major vendors of security suites include the following: (Click on a link to visit the vendor's home page.)
Click on the link to find an interesting comparative review of ten Internet Security Suites.
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This would be a good time to complete your logbook for this topic. You can download and install an Internet Security Suite, or carry out a comparative review of several suites, based on information from the vendors' websites. Check with your tutor to find out exactly what to do. |
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