| CA Internet Security
Review
Pros:
• Comes with a mitigation tool
• Proactive protection
• Excellent value
• Good parental controls
Cons:
• Larger size on download
• Poor antispam support
• Noticeable impact on performance
Review
CA Internet Security Suite Plus v7 builds on
basic protection of their antivirus software
and combine more robust online security, data
backup, parental controls and many others. It
is decent internet security software and leaves
some to be desired as it is not impressive as
other internet security suite. There are two
unique aspects of CA Internet Security Suite
plus which may be the game maker for customers.
It includes guarantee of protection from identity
theft and viruses. Another exclusive feature
it has is the mitigation tool that enables you
to transfer files smoothly and settings to new
computer.
CA Internet Security Suite
Plus offers comprehensive antispyware protection
that can detect Trojans, keyloggers and other
spyware. The suite also provides real time protection
and notifies you when spyware is detected. The
antivirus software in the suite is automatically
updated as new upgrades and signature files
are also offered. The suite also offers email
scanning and options for scheduled or on demand
scans of your system. Its real time scanning
feature prevents the intrusion of viruses into
your computer by scanning the files before they
are saved or opened.
It also provides an ICSA certified
personal firewall that can protect vital files,
personal data and login information aside from
monitoring the ports. The firewall detects and
quarantines dangerous email attachments and
prevent them fro exploiting email by proliferating
them. It combines ID theft protection abilities
that can prevent important information from
being accessed or stolen. It alerts you when
applications attempt to access the web, thereby
helping you decide on the action you should
take. It prompts you of inbound attempts to
access your access and has an effective pop-up
blocker so you can access the web conveniently.
CA Internet Security Suite
Plus v7 provides parental controls with website
filters in order for your children to stay safe
online. It also includes specific content filtering
and time management. It will scan emails to
detect phishing schemes and spam. A unique too
called Mitigation tool is designed to allow
you to transfer files from one system to another.
Overall, this internet
security suite includes a number of features
designed to ensure that your identity is safe
and secure. Its main user interface is easy
to navigate and use. It is a good internet security
suite at a very decent price. |
