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Top 10 Internet Security Suites

Which security suite is the best? See our Top 10 rankings, and read our reviews to find out which one is the right fit for you. Chart updated for 2012!

Edited by Nick Mediati   

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1
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G-Data InternetSecurity 2012

G Data's security suite is one of the best defenders we've ever seen, and it takes the top spot among this year's crop despite a rough interface.

Full Review - Rated: January 30, 2012
2
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Prices from $20.00

Symantec Norton Internet Security 2012

Symantec's Norton security suite will do a great job of keeping your PC safe, and the program is easy to use too.

Full Review - Rated: January 30, 2012
3
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $39.99

BitDefender Internet Security 2012

A great choice for beginners and advanced users alike, Bitdefender's suite combines a friendly interface with top-notch protection.

Full Review - Rated: January 30, 2012
4
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $24.95

Kaspersky Lab Internet Security 2012

The Kaspersky security suite's on-access scans could be faster, but it’s very good at detection and blocking.

Full Review - Rated: January 30, 2012
5
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $30.00

Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2012

Despite its somewhat middling detection scores, Trend Micro's security suite is simple to use.

Full Review - Rated: January 30, 2012
6
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $55.99

Avast Internet Security 6

Avast's latest security suite is effective in defending against malware, but it could stand to improve in cleanup.

Full Review - Rated: January 30, 2012
7
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Eset Smart Security 5

Although not a top performer, Smart Security 5 is a strong, easy-to-use upgrade over previous versions of Eset’s security suite.

Full Review - Rated: January 30, 2012
8
PCWorld Rating

F-Secure Internet Security 2012

The latest F-Secure suite is quite capable of keeping your machine safe, but it may drag your PC down at times.

Full Review - Rated: January 30, 2012
9
PCWorld Rating

AVG Internet Security 2012

AVG's security suite will protect your PC, but it can’t quite keep up with the best performers in our latest test group.

Full Review - Rated: January 30, 2012
10
PCWorld Rating

Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2012

While Check Point's ZoneAlarm security suite is a reasonably solid protector, it may drag down your PC’s operations.

Full Review - Rated: January 30, 2012

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