Top Internet Security Suites 2009(by PC World)

Top Internet Security Suites
Symantec's
easy-to-use Norton suite is a solid performer overall. BitDefender's
package is a great value, while Avira beat all competitors in malware
detection.

Edited by Nick Mediati, PC World


Last Rated: January 22, 2009	1. Symantec Internet Security 2009 Price when reviewed: $70 ($50 renewal price), Performance: Superior, Ease of use: Superior, Features: Very Good Bottom Line: This strong security suite costs a little more than most alternatives, but it's easy to use and good at blocking malicious software. Full Review • Test Report •
Last Rated: January 22, 2009	2. BitDefender Internet Security 2009 Price when reviewed: $40 ($50 renewal price), Performance: Very Good, Ease of use: Good, Features: Very Good Bottom Line: BitDefender's suite gives you good protection for a great price, if you're willing to put up with a couple of interface annoyances. Full Review • Test Report •	Buy Now Direct from BitDefender
Last Rated: January 22, 2009	3. Panda Internet Security 2009 Price when reviewed: $50 ($60 renewal price), Performance: Very Good, Ease of use: Very Good, Features: Good Bottom Line: The Panda suite covers all the bases with its features, and it scans quickly, but in tests it lagged some rivals in malware detection. Full Review • Test Report •

Last Rated: January 22, 2009	4. McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 Price when reviewed: $60 ($60 renewal price), Performance: Very Good, Ease of use: Very Good, Features: Superior Bottom Line: Its mix of pluses (such as good detection rates) and minuses (such as slow scan speed) lands McAfee's offering in the middle of the pack. Full Review • Test Report •
Last Rated: January 22, 2009	5. Avira Premium Security Suite 8.2 Price when reviewed: $54 ($54 renewal price), Performance: Superior, Ease of use: Good, Features: Poor Bottom Line: Avira's suite is a good choice for more-technical users who want the best detection but don't need phone support or parental controls. Full Review • Test Report •
Last Rated: January 22, 2009	6. Kaspersky Lab Internet Security 2009 Price when reviewed: $80 ($120 renewal price), Performance: Superior, Ease of use: Good, Features: Good Bottom Line: If Kaspersky wants to charge the highest price, the suite should have the best protection and a smooth, intuitive interface. It doesn't. Full Review • Test Report •

Last Rated: January 22, 2009	7. F-Secure Internet Security 2009 Price when reviewed: $60 ($46 renewal price), Performance: Very Good, Ease of use: Very Good, Features: Poor Bottom Line: F-Secure's package provides decent detection and a clear, informative interface, but other suites offer stronger protection. Full Review • Test Report •
Last Rated: January 22, 2009	8. Webroot Internet Security Essentials Price when reviewed: $60 ($50 renewal price), Performance: Very Good, Ease of use: Good, Features: Poor Bottom Line: Webroot's first foray into security suites needs some work--and better malware detection--before it becomes worthy of consideration. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: January 22, 2009	9. Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2009 Price when reviewed: $70 ($70 renewal price), Performance: Good, Ease of use: Very Good, Features: Good Bottom Line: Trend Micro's latest suite fails at the most basic task of detecting and blocking malicious software. Not recommended. Full Review • Test Report • Source: http://www.pcworld.com/article/158178/top_internet_security_suites.html?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a41:g29:r1:c0.058258:b23121752