This post was written by Tammy Giovanni
Steganos Password Manager 2009 is undoubtedly a helpful piece of software but it would have been a little better if integrated into a Web browser, or at least be more adept at automating the extras on offer such as form-filling for additional information. There are ways to do all of this through the package, though, and if you’re willing to take the time to build and maintain a database it offers both security and convenience for those who become frustrated at entering login information on multiple sites.
Lavasoft – Ad-Aware 2008 has features that this gratis package lacks, such as real-time monitoring and virus protection. However, the thrifty user can always rely on Ad-Aware Free for spyware duty, backed up by a free anti-virus program. Not only does Ad-Aware Free provide a commendable scan time performance, it also runs smoothly and doesn’t hog too much in the way of system resources. It’s free, it does the job and it does it fairly quickly. Couple this with AVG and it makes for a pretty secure and extremely budget-friendly security solution.
Kaspersky is graced with a fast and efficient virus scanner along with a thorough range of online security options. It goes above and beyond the average remit, including the likes of security wizards that pick up on potential problems that other suites could miss. What was equally impressive was the thoroughness of the virus scan, with Kaspersky picking up on a few vulnerabilities that had previously been missed. Trusted programs are detected during the installation process and you’re warned when any other applications attempt to make any incoming or outgoing connections.
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus 6 combines spyware and malware scanning tools with the PCTools IntelliGuard engine to offer you peace of mind when browsing the Internet. The software has all that’s needed to shore up the remaining holes in your system security. Installation is straightforward but those with slower connections may be in for a bit of a wait as Spyware Doctor requires you to update definitions using the Smart Update tool before it boots for the first time, and some of these are quite large in size.
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 easy to use, well featured, light on system resources and it has some innovative touches such as the intelligent Insight scanning system and pulse updates. On the performance front, a meter ensconced on the main menu shows Norton’s CPU usage; and it’s impressively low. Even definition updates complete with seeming alacrity. Alongside the anti-virus module, Norton also offers the obligatory firewall, anti-spam and browser protection features. Symantec has made considerable strides forward with this year’s Norton.
BitDefender GameSafe Antivirus Defence is a very good security tool according to reviewers. After installation the software soon settled into place and a deep scan of test systems reported one or two problems that reviewers hadn’t been previously aware of. Some advanced features are missing, but they were content that it was keeping our computer safe and secure. The product’s big selling point comes at the point where you want to use your PC to play a game. That it also allows to play our games with minimal interruption is all the better.
So Protect Me Blocker is effective, easy to use and would offer complete peace of mind for anyone looking to prevent undesired access to payment details, websites and applications. The Blocker Use Log reports any activity with details of the date, time and description of sites and software that have been authorised, or if an attempt to access them has failed. Given the price of the software (you can save £5 on a single user license as well) it’s an excellent solution that does the job it’s intended to do well.
Symantec has announced the launch of Norton Internet Security 2009 and Norton AntiVirus 2009 in India. Norton 2009 was compared to existing security products in the market by independent test labs PassMark Software and AV-Test in a lead up to its global launch. Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director, Symantec India said that Norton 2009 is a significant product in company’s history given the advancements over their existing product lines, in response to both user feedback and the rapidly evolving, complex nature of security threats and risks.
Toshiba Corp. and Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, its subsidiary in the America have launched a 16GB[1] microSDHC[2] card offering the largest capacity available in the market[3]. At the same time, the company extended its range of industry-leading memory card solutions by adding ultra fast read/write 8GB and 16GB SDHC[2] cards to its line-up. Toshiba offers the latest high-capacity, high-performance memory cards, including SD, SD High-Capacity (SDHC), microSD(TM) and microSDHC. The entire SD card line features cryptographic security, protection of copyrighted data, high-data transfer rate for fast copy/download and high storage capacity.
Fortinet has launched the FortiGate-620B multi-threat security appliance. With the introduction of security-specific ASIC network processors previously reserved for high-end products, the FortiGate-620B sets new performance records with 16 Gbps firewall and 12 Gbps VPN throughput. It is expandable up to 24 ports. FortiGate-620B offers the highest port density in its class, which is the key driver behind the flexibility that enterprise companies can now have for internal network security segmentation. It integrates eight core security functions, including anti-virus, intrusion prevention (IPS), spyware prevention, anti-spam, web content filtering, traffic shaping, VPN and firewall.