News (38)

  • VMware reveals ESX 4.0 features

    VMware's forthcoming ESX Server 4.0 hypervisor update will allow users to change the amount of RAM allocated to virtual machines without rebooting them, VMworld 2008 attendees heard this week in the US.

  • IE most influential tech product in last 25 years?

    Despite the ubiquity of the iPod, Microsoft's Internet Explorer is the 'most influential' tech product of the past 25 years, according to a survey of IT professionals.

  • Microsoft's own antivirus fails to secure Vista

    Microsoft's own antivirus software, Live OneCare, is unable to fully protect Vista users against viruses, and one of security firm McAfee's antivirus software packages also fails to protect users, according to independent research released Friday.

  • McAfee VirusScan upgrade hobbles Lotus Notes

    Upgrading to latest version of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise can lock Lotus Notes users out of their e-mail. McAfee is investigating.

  • Most security tools not quite ready for Vista

    Microsoft released Windows Vista for businesses on Thursday, but most security companies look like they need more time to deliver tools to protect the new operating system.

Features and Case Studies (21)

  • How effective is endpoint security?

    Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.

  • Security vendor survey: Will they side with the government?

    Security software vendors may soon side with US government authorities and intentionally fail to report "certain spyware" to customers if ordered by a court to remain quiet, according to a survey of leading firms.

  • SMB: Security solutions

    Being inundated with spam e-mail is annoying enough, but it can be downright problematic when its affecting productivity and diverting staff attention. We look at one SMB's successful battle with spam and a few security solutions that might come in handy.

  • Antivirus: Tools for SMBs

    Security is an essential requirement to providing a reliable, consistent IT infrastructure. In this report, we look at how one financial concern battles viruses and showcase a string of antivirus solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.

  • More security bang for fewer bucks

    Consumers now are getting more for less of their money when they buy security software.

Reviews (70)

  • How effective is endpoint security?

    Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.

  • McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008

    McAfee Internet Security 2008 trounces Norton Internet Security 2008, offering a better designed product with more security tools.

  • McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008

    McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008's protection keeps up with the changing threats on the Internet, but the product doesn't excel, burdened by a user experience that's basically unchanged from last year.

  • McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007

    Despite the interface redesign, the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a grab bag of security and system performance tools. It'll keep your PC safe, but we think there are other products on the market that do so with greater ease.

  • McAfee VirusScan upgrade hobbles Lotus Notes

    Upgrading to latest version of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise can lock Lotus Notes users out of their e-mail. McAfee is investigating.

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