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Top All-in-One Security Suites

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

PC World Staff

Monday, December 03, 2007, 03:00 PM PST
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Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008
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
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Norton offers solid performance, including the best behavior-based protection against unknown threats.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0
Kaspersky 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
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This top-tier security suite scans slowly, but it responds quickly to new outbreaks and has a nice design.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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McAfee Internet Security Suite
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
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Its ample features include a backup program and antispam plug-ins, but threat detection could be better.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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BitDefender Internet Security 2008
BitDefender Internet Security 2008
• Price for use on up to three PCs: $50
• PCW Rating: 79 Good
• Performance: Good
• Design: Good
• Features: Good
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Excellent performer is best for experts who don’t need guidance regarding security extras and pop-up alerts.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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Trend Micro Internet Security 2008
Trend Micro Internet Security 2008
• Price for use on up to three PCs: $50
• PCW Rating: 77 Good
• Performance: Good
• Design: Fair
• Features: Very Good
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A good feature set and malware disinfection are offset by below-average detection and interface bugs.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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Avira Premium Security Suite 7.06.00.168
Avira Premium Security Suite 7.06.00.168
• Price for use on up to three PCs: $87
• PCW Rating: 73 Good
• Performance: Very Good
• Design: Very Good
• Features: Poor
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Great threat detection is offset by a lack of features typical of a security suite.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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Checkpoint ZoneAlarm Internet SecuritySuite 7.1
Checkpoint ZoneAlarm Internet SecuritySuite 7.1
• Price for use on up to three PCs: $60
• PCW Rating: 72 Good
• Performance: Good
• Design: Very Good
• Features: Poor
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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.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2008
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
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This easy-to-use security suite lacks sufficient protection to stop many of today's threats. Don't use it.
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