Question

Use the Web to research and evaluate security products from two competing vendors, suchas antivirus software, firewalls, or antispyware software.Write a short review (1 page – 5 paragraph) of two (2) of the products listed. For each ofthe product selected from the list, describe its capabilities, for what types of businesses it isbest suited, and its cost to purchase and install

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An antivirus software is used to safeguard a computer from malware, including viruses, computer worms, and Trojan horses. It is a computer program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disarm or remove malicious software programs, such as viruses and worms. There are different antivirus vendors such as Kaspersky, Norton, McAfee, Titanium, etc.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus is an antivirus program to protect users from malware and is primarily designed for computers running Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, though a version for Linux. It was designed by Kaspersky Lab. This software is available for home, small office and business.

Kaspersky comes with the capability of antivirus scanning which is quick in identifying viruses or any threats. It can checks for known malware and software vulnerabilities on the PC and advises the users on PC's security status. Cost to purchase Kaspersky antivirus software is about 69 for one PC.

Other antivirus software is the Norton Anti-Virus which was designed by Symantec Corporation. Just like any other antivirus software, this one also provides malware prevention and removal during a subscription period. Norton antivirus runs on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Windows 7. Norton is available for small and medium business, enterprise and partners.

Some of the capabilities of Norton is that it can identify and block threats such as viruses, spyware and other attacks. It can also identify and quarantine potential threats originating from operating system and web browser vulnerabilities. The cost of Norton Anti-Virus software is about 69 for a PC.

Kaspersky antivirus software is convenient for Small Medium Businesses and large corporations. Norton antivirus is more known for small business. It can protect businesses from viruses and spyware; prevent crime ware from secretly being loaded on to the computer. Cost of installation for these two software is free because it comes with instructions so we can install ourselves.