Wednesday, November 26, 2008

 

Guide to buy a security product - Antivirus Checklist




It's established that you will be living on the edge, if you are connected to the internet without a security software. The pivotal rule of the security industry is that nothing is 100% secured. Threats emerge every day, and they are constantly countered.

To choose a product, first, identify your exact requirement. There are various products in the market, catering to different types of users. The products, sold in the market, come in varying number of users and Validity period. Note that, it is not sensible to invest in a product for long period of time, as the security industry is very dynamic with a lot of price keeps fluctuating and new features coming up every day.

After selecting the number of licences check for the system requirements, for the product to run smoothly. This might include the operating systems compatibility, RAM required and minimum hard disk space that the software will require. Make sure that your system complies with the requirements. In fact, very few Security applications work with old operating systems, like windows 95,98 etc. I suggest you consider K7 Computing's products in that case.

Then, consider your options and pick the various features that you want. For example, if you don't have kids at home, you will not require parental control. But on the other hand, do not go for software that seems to be loaded with features, because it might seriously slow down your PC. It calls for in depth understanding of the features to decide if you want the product. Spend that extra time, its worth it.

Find out if local support is available. This would be a major value addition from a user perspective. Even otherwise, check of email, telephonic or other mediums of support, both technical or non-technical, are available. Though it might not seem like a major issue initially, it important on the long run, in case some issue crops up.

Even though I am not all for it, the world cannot be all wrong and brand value does play a role in choosing the product. But mostly, the very popular products are bulky and tend to slow down the PC. I would rather go with a reasonably established product, that easier on my purse and system resource. Consider and understand your options before making your choice.

It makes sense to read reviews about the product, after you select a product. There are a lot of websites that review security products, but one of my favourite review sites is http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/.

Another way of going about is to download the product yourself and test it for a limited period of time. I know that many users use this ploy to constantly use trial versions. But on the longer run, it makes sense to invest in a security product, to get optimised protection.

And OH!! Btw.... when it comes to internet security, there is no right or wrong!! But make sure you are up to date of information and don't repeat your mistakes.

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