Top All-in-One Security Suites

Symantec's suite is a solid performer and simple to use. Kaspersky's and BitDefender's suites are the fastest to respond to new malware outbreaks, while McAfee offers lots of extra features.

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Last Rated: November 29, 2007	1. Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 Price for use on up to three PCs: $70, PCW Rating: 84 Very Good, Performance: Very Good, Design: Very Good, Features: Superior Bottom Line: Norton offers solid performance, including the best behavior-based protection against unknown threats. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: November 29, 2007	2. Kaspersky Lab Internet Security 7.0 Price for use on up to three PCs: $80, PCW Rating: 82 Very Good, Performance: Very Good, Design: Superior, Features: Very Good Bottom Line: This top-tier security suite scans slowly, but it responds quickly to new outbreaks and has a nice design. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: November 29, 2007	3. McAfee Internet Security Suite Price for use on up to three PCs: $70, PCW Rating: 80 Very Good, Performance: Good, Design: Very Good, Features: Superior Bottom Line: Its ample features include a backup program and antispam plug-ins, but threat detection could be better. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices

Last Rated: November 29, 2007	4. BitDefender Internet Security Price for use on up to three PCs: $50, PCW Rating: 79 Good, Performance: Good, Design: Good, Features: Good Bottom Line: Excellent performer is best for experts who don�t need guidance regarding security extras and pop-up alerts. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices Buy Latest Version Direct from Bit Defender
Last Rated: November 29, 2007	5. Trend Micro Internet Security 2008 - 3-User (Full Product, PC) Price for use on up to three PCs: $50, PCW Rating: 77 Good, Performance: Good, Design: Fair, Features: Very Good Bottom Line: A good feature set and malware disinfection are offset by below-average detection and interface bugs. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: November 29, 2007	6. Avira Premium Security Suite Price for use on up to three PCs: $87, PCW Rating: 73 Good, Performance: Very Good, Design: Very Good, Features: Poor Bottom Line: Great threat detection is offset by a lack of features typical of a security suite. Full Review • Test Report • Vendor's Web Site

Last Rated: November 29, 2007	7. Checkpoint ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7.1 Price for use on up to three PCs: $60, PCW Rating: 72 Good, Performance: Good, Design: Very Good, Features: Poor Bottom Line: The firewall is better than most, but you'll want to pair it with your choice of antivirus program due to anemic settings and speed. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices
Last Rated: November 29, 2007	8. Computer Associates CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2008 Price for use on up to three PCs: $70, PCW Rating: 72 Good, Performance: Fair, Design: Good, Features: Good Bottom Line: This easy-to-use security suite lacks sufficient protection to stop many of today's threats. Don't use it. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices