Antivirus and Firewall Software All-in-one Solution
You should have noticed it with antivirus and firewall
software as it is with almost every product and service - each application
is marketed separately.
This is how the sales ditch is
dug... One price for the antivirus protection from one
software maker, then you pay more for the firewall from another, the popup
blocker from someone else, and so on.
Why can't they integrate the solutions and let you pay
one price - and save? Well, a few software makers that
make "essential utilities" seem so be getting it right. ZoneLabs now makes
antivirus and firewall software in one now... and boy, do I prefer this!!
Firewall software is Important!
In today's Internet, it is as easy for you to get
"mugged" electronically in your own house as anywhere else physically.
Antivirus and firewall software programs are two items that must be loaded
and be up to date on every personal computer connected to the Internet.
Just remember this:
If broadband...
then
firewall. Do not leave your high speed connection
unprotected. The thieves will "love you to death". It's almost certain
that if you are active on the web someone would be wearing your identity
before too long. So... Do what I have
done... Only do it better. Get the double antivirus and firewall software
protection. Never mind that Windows XP has a built-in firewall. It only
protects incoming traffic. That's good, but not enough. I
recommend the economical "double wall" protection method. One product,
double protection! This is how it goes...
Presently, I use ZoneAlarm firewall and Norton Antivirus
- two separate programs. I had these before I knew of ZoneAlarm with
Antivirus - the all in one solution. It's like outsourcing your security to two different firms.
(They could get suspicious of each other). In a press
release on May 24, 2004, ZoneLabs called the firewall and antivirus
solution package, "one of the best and most complete integrated
security solutions to guard consumer and small business users from the
risks posed by hackers, viruses, worms and other online threats." To me, it's a
great idea... a brilliant idea, really to use the ZoneAlarm antivirus and
firewall software suite.
Doing the security job from the same command post. You don't have to
wonder if the two software packages are cooperating.
If you are new to ZoneAlarm, this should encourage you: as with any new
software,
you'd expect it to take you a few days to get used to the look-and-feel of
the program. However, the phrase "set it and forget it"
is used to describe this firewall. So, like me, you will NEVER again want
to do without that peace of mind and sense of protection. ZoneLabs antivirus and
firewall software solutions come with several option combinations. Some of
the main ones are listed here:
ZoneAlarm Security Suite
-
Offers complete internet security: Firewall, Antivirus, ID & Privacy
protection, email protection & more.
ZoneAlarm Pro 5 which helps you
Stay Ahead of Hackers
and beat them at their game too! It offers all the above, plus popup
blocking and cookie control.
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