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Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is a stripped-down security option, offering only the most basic of protection. That's not a bad thing, but except for the Smart Protection Network, which leverages anonymous data from customers to block malicious threats that are manifesting on users' computers, we're not sure how this differs from its freeware competitors.
There is strong customer service, of course, and the user account-style lockdown to prevent unauthorized changes to programs. However, the program lacks consistent performance, and a lack of recent independent testing numbers on Trend Micro has made it equally hard to determine how effective it is. Unless you're a die-hard fan of Trend Micro, we'd advise staying away from the bare-bones AntiVirus and AntiSpyware version this year.

Publisher's description

Antivirus, Security Software

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is a stripped-down security option, offering only the most basic of protection. That’s not a bad thing, but except for the Smart Protection Network, which leverages anonymous data from customers to block malicious threats that are manifesting on users’ computers, we’re not sure how this differs from its freeware competitors.
There is strong customer service, of course, and the user account-style lockdown to prevent unauthorized changes to programs. However, the program lacks consistent performance, and a lack of recent independent testing numbers on Trend Micro has made it equally hard to determine how effective it is. Unless you’re a die-hard fan of Trend Micro, we’d advise staying away from the bare-bones AntiVirus and AntiSpyware version this year.

Publisher’s description

Antivirus, Security Software

The successor to Microsoft Live OneCare, Security Essentials (full review here) takes a different approach to securing your computer. The program is free with core security features intact, but abandons the additional heft of a firewall, performance tuning, and backup and restore options. Under a clean and uncluttered interface, Security Essentials wraps antivirus and antispyware engines, rootkit protection, and real-time detection courtesy of Microsoft SpyNet, the unfortunately named cloud-based service that compares file behavior across computers.
There are four tabs, each with a concise, understandable label: Home, Update, History, and Settings. From Home you can run a Quick Scan, Full Scan, or Custom Scan, and a link at the bottom of the pane lets you change the scheduled scan. In the Settings window you can schedule scans, toggle default actions, adjust real-time protection settings, and create whitelists. An Advanced option here is still fairly basic, allowing you to set Security Essentials to scan archives, removable drives, create a system restore point, or allow all users to view the History tab. Security Essentials uses labels imported from OneCare: green for all good, yellow for warning, and red for an at-risk situation.
Independent test numbers for Security Essentials weren’t available at the time of writing, although OneCare scored high detection rates. On a real-world machine, the Quick Scan completed in less than 30 seconds. Benchmarking tests from CNET Labs reveal that Security Essentials actually makes starting up and shutting down faster, but the Full Scan is much slower than many competitors. RAM usage was not insignificant, with 85 to 90MB used during a full scan, but it felt lighter. Security Essentials is basically a good set-it-and-forget-it security program, but if you want more options, you should look elsewhere.

Publisher’s description

Corporate Security, Security Software

NetVizor is network monitoring software that invisibly monitors your entire network from one central location. Track workstations and users that may use multiple PC’s on your network. Deploy NetVizor from one location and record everything users do, including screenshots, keystrokes typed, program and internet usage, emails and chats, or file/document usage. Generate detailed overview and Top-10 activity reports in seconds, view your entire network in real-time, and receive instant behavior alerts when unwanted activities occur. Combining real-time remote surveillance with complete computer activity monitoring, behavior filtering, alerting, reporting, and security auditing.
Version 5.5 adds the ability to remotely control any monitored computer on your network in real-time as if you were sitting at the computer.
 

Corporate Security, Security Software

 
Offering top-class Trend Micro OfficeScan Corporate Edition software, our managed antivirus service protects you against viruses, spyware and other Internet security threats. Malicious Web sites are blocked using the new “Web Reputation” service. Beyond the easy-to-understand client software, our managed service includes access to our unique “Security Center” web portal where you can monitor the update and security status of all your protected computers. Along with real-time e-mail alerts for all virus detections, it is simply the best way to manage your antivirus protection from a single point.
Register on publisher’s Web site to get your Activation Key and access to the Security Center. IT Service providers may also include our managed antivirus in their normal customer services. 64-bit version available on our Web site.