Updating Your Desktop Security Software

With the new year rapidly approaching I have begun toI have found one company that seems to be on top
take a hard look at the security software I've beenof things and it looks as though their Computer
making use of on my home computer. I ran aSecurity do pack that "all in one punch" I've been
Vulnerability Assessment about a week ago and I waslooking for. This company eEye, even offers a Free
surprised to find that my computer and even my homeAntivirus Software program through their website, call
network where vulnerable to many of the threats I hadBlink Personal Edition. I've since downloaded the
believed I was safe from.program but only had a few minutes to toy with it
So as I stated I have begun to seriously considerbefore head to the office. From what I've see though
some type of new Desktop Security software.thus far Blink actually does what it claims, which is
Though my primary computer is used primarily as a formore than I can say for some of the other programs
recreation and casual internet browsing I also use twoI've sampled or looked over.
my three computers for a small home business I haveIntrusion prevention is a big deal for me and from what
been running for about two years. That said with bothI can tell Blink has it in spades. I configured the intrusion
my kids safety as well as my customers personaloptions and gave it a quick test run, going to websites
contact information at stake and vulnerable I want tothat well lets just say aren't the type of sites anyone
be certain that I have the best in Network Security.should visit as they are packed with viruses, and
I have been performing quite a bit of Securityspyware just waiting to overthrow your operating
Research over the past six days or so however thesystem and destroy what's left of your resources.
results I'm finding don't look to promising. From what I'veThe PC Protection Blink delivered during this test run
seen most PC Security applications come packed onlywhere fantastic. Only a minuscule amount of infections
with part of the solution I'm looking for and will oftenhad made it past the program and to be honest I don't
require a second or third purchase made up ofknow that they were actually threats and may have
add-ons that complete the software. This has beenbeen normal functions that Blink detected and flagged.
most frustrating as I've been running numerousIf after I conclude my research Blink is the best out
antivirus applications for several years now and eventhere I will likely upgrade it to the Professional edition
with all of those running I typically see plenty offor the fair price of $59.00 per asset. This is by far
infections on my machines and more often than notmuch more affordable than some of the programs I'd
the same ones repeatedly too.been forced to buy without ever being offered a free
What I've also noticed is that whether or not theversion, trial or otherwise. There are three other
programs I'm interested in really deliver solid securityvendors remaining on my list of possible purchase
they all seem to be over priced. For what they actuallycandidates and once I test their wares out I will make
offer I've been taken aback by some of the price tagsmy decision but I have a feeling Blink is going to be
and have a hard time understanding how or whytough to beat.
anyone buys these things. I'm beginning to think mostAnyone looking at getting into some new PC Security
people stick with what they know or where originallySoftware should at least consider Blink as an
given and so buy from the same vendor multiple times.alternative to what's out there as it is the best bang
I also think that with some many different vendors andfor you buck. Of course do your research and find out
products to choose from the general population has nobased on budget and needs which Internet Security
idea as to what's good and what's not further addingtools are going to work best for you.
to this problem.