Security - (networking and Internet)

The Huge number of Internet Security Programs is both a good thing and a problem. It's great to be able to have such a range to choose from but a problem trying to select the correct package for your paticular situation. If you are not particularly confident.  I recommend consulting an IT Consultant (not a shop sales person). for an independent perspective. Look at some of the Software available on line and in stores. Check out blogs on these issues and various media and news articles as they will give other peoples opinions, not just the sales hype.

The best components of your Internet Security (and network security) include as a minimum;- an effective antivirus program, an anti spyware program (worms and trojans), and a firewall (hardware or software). Other features such as Spam filters, email filters, pop up blockers, and content filters may be beneficial in making your on line experiences somewhat more pleasant.

If you are keen to try some thing yourself then do some research first. Click on a few of our advertisers on this page ( or on some of our specialist pages) and compare what is on offer for value for money.

The number of available Internet Security Programs has actually decreased over the last ten or so years, mainly because the big companies have absorbed (bought out) the smaller competitors. This has usually meant that the best features of those programs were then incorporated into the new versions of the bigger software manufacturers. It is also much more difficult for the smaller internet security companies to compete as the multitude of Internet Security threats has increased exponentially and the resources taken to keep up in the battle against security threats has also increased at the same rate.

Even if you have a laptop then the issue of Internet Security Prorams is just as critical. Have a look at what the experts on laptops say at The IT Solution for You with regard to laptops. Mobile phones are the next area that security programs are having to address but it is more difficult there because of limited memory issues.

Start out by looking at our pages on AVG, Avira,  Kaspersky and ...

We have comments on others coming very soon but feel free to click on the links to other advertisers as part of your investigations.

Firewall security has been described as a complex area within your total Internet Security package. It is in fact not as difficult as it seems, just so long as you have a basic understanding of what it is and how it works then you will be able to set up a basic firewall.The actual need for an effective firewall cannot be stated strongly enough -- you need a firewall. A firewall will protect your personal information, control (manage) your own computer programs, and prevent others from accessing you computer.

If you have a larger network then I recommend that you have a consultant assist you in clarifying what you need from your firewall and selecting the correct firewall (hardware firewall or software firewall) for your specific needs. A larger network will almost certainly require a hardware firewall and possibly some software firewall on each individual PC, just for peace of mind.

There are a number of different types of firewalls. Some are just basic applications others are more complex however, they all have one thing in common they are designed to limit the access your computer has to the internet and to limit the access the internet has to your computer.