It simply can’t be stressed enough how important it is to protect your computer. The first threat that most are familiar with is the fact that all it takes it one worm or Trojan to render your operating system complete worthless. The even worse scenario, however, is the threat of identity theft. Hackers, no longer satisfied with just causing chaos and headaches, have taken to stealing people’s information off their computers and using it to make exorbitant purchases and the like, completely ruining innocents’ lives. Norton Internet Security Suite 2010 offers a plethora of protective features, but let’s see how it holds up under close scrutiny.
If you are familiar with Norton’s popular antivirus software, you will be familiar with Internet Security Suite 2010. This software is essentially Norton Antivirus and then some.
Set up and installation is practically the same, though it may take a bit longer, depending on your computer, due to the fact that there is just so much more stuff packed into this package. Interface, likewise, is very similar to Norton Antivirus, and that is to say that it is very fluid and easy to use.
This is one thing that Norton has always done well and they continue to shine in this department. You can very easily navigate around Internet Security Suite 2010 and view as much or as little information on what is exactly going on with your computer as you like.
So what exactly makes this software a “suite?” Well, let’s list what exactly this software can do. Like I said before, this is essentially Norton Antivirus with a bunch of extra bells and whistles. It obviously has Norton Antivirus as the centerpiece of the program, surrounded by identity protection features such as the ability to block phishing sites and authenticate safe sites, a feature called “Identity Safe” that can manage your personal login information, and guarding against keyloggers by automatically filling in login information. It also includes Network protection features, even protecting your PC when you log into public networks.
When it comes to the price tag, Internet Security Suite 2010 will run your $69.99, or about $30 more than Norton Antivirus by itself. Considering all the extra protection you get from the suite, however, it’s definitely worth the extra few dollars if you can afford it.
Like I was mentioned previously, if you are familiar with Norton Antivirus, this suite will just be an afterthought to you if you purchase it. The extra features won’t get in your way; they’ll just buff up your PC a bit more. The interface is exactly the same, and the network and identity theft protection features are just tacked on.
Norton Internet Security 2010 summary
All in all, I’d say that Norton Internet Security Suite 10 is great investment for anyone concerned about protecting their PC from the ravages of malicious software and hackers. Honestly, you could probably get away with just Norton Antivirus if you are tight on cash, but if you can afford the extra $30, you should go ahead and get the full package.
It offers a lot more protection from the more serious threat of identity protection and also protects your network, if you have one. More and more households these days have a wireless router installed so everyone in the family can connect to the Internet with their laptops, and if a hacker can get into the network, he can potentially hack all the connected computers. It’s a scary thought, so if this is a concern for you, it’s best to not scrimp on your protective software. In other words, pick up Internet Security Suite 10.