Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 2012

Trend Micro, a global web-security company, asks small business owners, “Are you worry free?”

The last thing you need to worry about is a devastating security threat from viruses or hackers. Trend Micro now offers you a chance to become worry free, at least in the realm of network security, with its business internet security suite. Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security offers excellent firewall, anti-spyware and anti-virus protection, as well as comprehensive help and support services. However, two of the five certification bodies we included in our evaluation do not certify Trend Micro's anti-virus software.

Trend Micro's anti-virus software has achieved West Coast Labs' Checkmark Platinum status, and AV-Test.org gives it an average score. However, Virus Bulletin and ISCA have not reviewed the software, and AV-Comparatives.org only scores it in the 20-percent range cumulatively.

Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security has a Smart Protection Network that stops viruses and other harmful malware in the cloud, so they never reach your network. The suite also includes several scanning devices to catch threats, should they reach your computers, including real-time, manual and scheduled scans. Each of these scans works to catch viruses before they become a problem.

The suite detects adware, spyware, keyloggers, Trojans and other security threats. Once the suite deletes or quarantines a threat, you can consult Trend Micro's Threat Encyclopedia to learn more about that particular malware. We are also impressed with the suite's real-time blocking. The application protects your computer without slowing it down.

The suite's Data Loss Prevention ensures that important data, such as social security numbers or company bank account numbers, is not accidentally sent out by email. Device Control also keeps your data secure by regulating a USB device's access to important documents. These security measures will give you peace of mind when it comes to protecting your company's sensitive information.

The product's URL filtering restricts access to infected websites, and it allows you to manually block other sites as you see fit. With its IM content filtering, you can also restrict specific words from your company's chat client.

As you install the suite to components of your network, the suite's firewall is configured to the default setting. You can then customize the settings to meet your company's specific needs. Through its Intrusion Detection System, the firewall will monitor your computers' ports and analyze each incoming and outgoing packet of information to keep your network secure.

Trend Micro offers remote installation, making it easier than ever to install the software. A Trend Micro associate will help you install the software and configure the security features to match your company's needs. Trend Micro designed the suite specifically for smaller businesses, so your company won't need to hire an IT specialist just to manage the software. However, the suite lets you choose between using a low-maintenance, simple user interface and a more advanced interface designed for IT professionals.

Trend Micro offers a full range of support for its business products, including telephone, email and chat support. You can find a user manual, a FAQs page and tutorials on the company's website. We also found help and support links within the applications themselves.

Summary:

We agree that Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security has all the essential firewall, anti-virus, and anti-spyware features to keep you worry free. Although it doesn't earn all the certifications available in the computer-security industry, it offers an effective internet security product that is simple to use.

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