Top All-in-One Security Suites

Symantec's suite is a solid performer and easy to use. Kaspersky's and BitDefender's suites are the fastest to respond to new malware outbreaks, while McAfee offers lots of extra features.

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1 Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 • Price for use on up to three PCs: $70
• PCW Rating: 84 Very Good
• Performance: Very Good
• Design: Very Good
• Features: Superior

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Norton offers solid performance, including the best behavior-based protection against unknown threats.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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2 Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 • Price for use on up to three PCs: $80
• PCW Rating: 82 Very Good
• Performance: Very Good
• Design: Superior
• Features: Very Good

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This top-tier security suite scans slowly, but it responds quickly to new outbreaks and has a nice design.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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3 McAfee Internet Security Suite • Price for use on up to three PCs: $70
• PCW Rating: 80 Very Good
• Performance: Good
• Design: Very Good
• Features: Superior
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Its ample features include a backup program and antispam plug-ins, but threat detection could be better.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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4 BitDefender Internet Security 2008 • Price for use on up to three PCs: $50
• PCW Rating: 79 Good
• Performance: Good
• Design: Good
• Features: Good

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Excellent performer is best for experts who don’t need guidance regarding security extras and pop-up alerts.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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5 Trend Micro Internet Security 2008 • Price for use on up to three PCs: $50
• PCW Rating: 77 Good
• Performance: Good
• Design: Fair
• Features: Very Good

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A good feature set and malware disinfection are offset by below-average detection and interface bugs.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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6 Avira Premium Security Suite 7.06.00.168 • Price for use on up to three PCs: $87
• PCW Rating: 73 Good
• Performance: Very Good
• Design: Very Good
• Features: Poor
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Great threat detection is offset by a lack of features typical of a security suite.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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7 Checkpoint ZoneAlarm Internet SecuritySuite 7.1 • Price for use on up to three PCs: $60
• PCW Rating: 72 Good
• Performance: Good
• Design: Very Good
• Features: Poor

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The firewall is better than most, but you'll want to pair it with your choice of antivirus program due to anemic settings and speed.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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8 CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2008 • Price for use on up to three PCs: $70
• PCW Rating: 72 Good
• Performance: Fair
• Design: Good
• Features: Good

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This easy-to-use security suite lacks sufficient protection to stop many of today's threats. Don't use it.
(Last Rated: November 29, 2007)
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