Why Internet Security Software?

We would never go on vacation and leave the doors to our homes unlocked and open. Yet many people leave an open door to their computers where harmful viruses, malicious spyware and internet predators can come in uninvited. These threats not only jeopardize our computers, but also our personal information and families.

Internet security suites integrate antivirus, firewall and antispyware software, parental controls and other protective features to:

  • Protect your personal information - Crooks are becoming more creative and using technology. A security suite has antispyware software, anti–phishing protection and a firewall to guard sensitive data.
  • Protect your computer - Viruses can render your computer useless. Antivirus software continually screens your computer, email attachments and other files.
  • Protect your family - Parental controls filter unacceptable web content and keep your children out of reach of online predators.

In this site, you’ll find internet security articles and comprehensive reviews of internet security software that will help you make an informed decision on which software is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS We Do the Research So You Don’t Have To.™

What to Look for in an Internet Security Suite

Internet security suites combine the essential software to safeguard your computer against internet dangers.

Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate internet security suites:

Firewall
A firewall is your desktop’s first line of defense and should protect your computer and personal information and monitor ports and a wireless network.

Antivirus
Virus threats are constantly evolving. A security suite should continually scan your computer and files for harmful viruses and be updated regularly so it can detect new viruses.

Antispyware
Spyware comes in all shapes and sizes. The antispyware function of the security software should defend against adware, keyloggers, trojans and more.

Other Security/Features
Top-ranking suites have additional security and features including anti-phishing, email and IM scanning and parental controls.

Ease of Use
The best security programs are designed so everyone can use the software regardless of their knowledge of computers.

Ease of Installation/Setup
Security suites should be simple to install and set up, not cause application errors or bog down programs.

Help/Support
It is important that the manufacturers of security software provide help and support through FAQs, a user manual or a tutorial. They should also provide customer service by phone, email or online chat.

Read the review on TopTenREVIEWS #1 ranked product BitDefender Internet Security Suite to illustrate just what a comprehensive and reliable internet security suite is all about.

If you're looking for multi-user licenses and comprehensive business security, including protection for client workstations, file servers and email servers, please refer to our reviews of the best small business internet security suites.

 
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Viruses, Spyware and Hackers--Oh My!

There’s no place like home-unless it has been infiltrated by Internet security threats. You can protect all aspects of your home computer with one program-an Internet Security Suite.

Why Internet Security Software?

2009 Internet Security Suites Software Review Product Comparisons

TopTenREVIEWS  |  Software  |  Security & Privacy  |  Internet Security Suites Software Review
Rank #1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9#10
Excellent score   Excellent
Very good score   Very Good
Good score   Good
Fair score   Fair
Poor score   Poor
BitDefender Internet Security ZoneAlarm Internet Security Kaspersky Internet Security Webroot Internet Security BullGuard Internet Security Trend Micro Internet Security Pro McAfee Internet Security AVG Internet Security Norton Internet Security Norman Security Suite
BitDefender Internet Security ZoneAlarm Internet Security Kaspersky Internet Security Webroot Internet Security BullGuard Internet Security Trend Micro Internet Security Pro McAfee Internet Security AVG Internet Security Norton Internet Security Norman Security Suite
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Lowest Price Buy BitDefender Internet Security 2010
$39.95 		Buy ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009
$29.95 		Buy Kaspersky Internet Security 2010
$59.95 		Buy Webroot Internet Security Essentials
$49.95 		Buy BullGuard Internet Security 8.5
$69.95 		Buy Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2009
$69.95 		Buy McAfee Internet Security 2009
$64.99 		Buy AVG Internet Security 7.5
$54.99 		Buy Norton Internet Security 2009
$59.99 		Buy Norman Security Suite 2008
$59.95
 
Overall Rating Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Ratings
Firewall Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Excellent Very Good
Antivirus Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Antispyware Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Very Good
Other Security/Features Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good
Ease of Use Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Ease of Installation/Setup Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Help/Support Excellent Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Excellent
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View Screenshots View BitDefender Internet Security screenshots View ZoneAlarm Internet Security screenshots View Kaspersky Internet Security screenshots   View BullGuard Internet Security screenshots   View McAfee Internet Security screenshots View AVG Internet Security screenshots View Norton Internet Security screenshots View Norman Security Suite screenshots
Pricing Guide
Single PC - 1yr $39.95   $59.95      $49.99   
Single PC - 2yr $69.95   $96.00      $79.99   
Single PC - 3yr $89.95          
Up tp 3 PCs - 1yr $49.95 $49.95 $79.95 $59.95 $69.95 $69.95 $64.99 $74.99 $69.99 $59.95
Up to 3 PCs - 2yr $89.95 $85.95 $119.95 $109.95 $104.93    $111.99 $114.99 $74.21
Up to 3 PCs - 3yr $119.95   $159.95 $149.95 $139.90      $149.95
Up to 5 PCs - 1yr $79.95 $109.95 $129.95 $89.95 $79.95    $114.99   
Up to 5 PCs - 2yr $139.95 $189.95 $194.95 $149.95 $119.93    $171.99   
Up to 5 PCs - 3yr $189.95   $259.95 $219.95 $159.90      
Up to 10 PCs - 1yr    $239.95        
Up to 10 PCs - 2yr    $359.95        
Up to 10 PCs - 3yr    $479.95        
Special Offers
Discount Coupons 20% Off Coupon          
Upgrade
Upgraded Version Total Security   Work Space Security     McAfee Total Protection   Norton 360  
Other Versions
Small business/volume discounts available BitDefender Multi-user Solutions   Business Space Security       Symantec Endpoint Protection  
Firewall
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W.C.L. PC Firewall Certified Check Mark   Check Mark     Check Mark Check Mark   
File Protection Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Personal Information Protection Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Registry Protection Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Port Monitoring Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
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Antivirus
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VB 100% Certified Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
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Outbreak Notice Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Antispyware
ICSA Certified   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
Descriptions of Found Spyware Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Real-time Blocking and Protection Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
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Security
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Privacy/Parental Control Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark
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Features
Website History Log   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark  
Password Protection Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Automatic Program Updates Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
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Supported Configurations
Windows 7 Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Windows Vista Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Windows XP Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
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Lowest Price Buy BitDefender Internet Security 2010
$39.95 		Buy ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009
$29.95 		Buy Kaspersky Internet Security 2010
$59.95 		Buy Webroot Internet Security Essentials
$49.95 		Buy BullGuard Internet Security 8.5
$69.95 		Buy Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2009
$69.95 		Buy McAfee Internet Security 2009
$64.99 		Buy AVG Internet Security 7.5
$54.99 		Buy Norton Internet Security 2009
$59.99 		Buy Norman Security Suite 2008
$59.95
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