Why Internet Security Software?

We would never go on vacation and leave the door to our home unlocked and open. Yet many people leave an open door to their computer 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 using technology and becoming more creative to steal your personal information. A security suite has a firewall, to guard sensitive data, antispyware software and anti–phishing protection.

• 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 keep your children out of reach of online predators and filter unacceptable web content.

In this site, you’ll find articles on Internet security, news stories and comprehensive reviews on Internet security suites 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.