Core Impact Penetrates Deeply
Version 6 of pen-test platform offers speedier performance and OS X discovery.
8/26/2006
Juniper SSL VPN Grants Granular Rights
Juniper Networks' SA4000 SSL VPN appliance provides top-notch remote- and mobile-user access to network resources.
8/21/2006
Spy Sweeper 5.0
True to its title, Spy Sweeper 5 sweeps away spyware; new features increase protection against keyloggers and rootkits.
7/17/2006
Intrusion Prevention Is AirTight
SpectraGuard Enterprise 5.0 introduces features to AirTight Networks' robust, distributed wireless intrusion prevention system.
7/10/2006
GreenBorder Pro 2.9
GreenBorder Pro won't scour your computer and remove evil programs—that's not its job.
7/5/2006
CallingID 1.5
If CallingID red-flags a site or if the owner's identity is hidden, click away, fast.
6/29/2006
Windows Live OneCare
OneCare is cheaper than current security suites, but it offers less. Its antivirus is good, its spyware protection so-so.
6/13/2006
BigFix Evolves Patch Management
BigFix Enterprise Suite 6.0 Building on its heritage as a patching solution and vulnerability mitigation platform.
6/12/2006
Vontu 6.0 Tracks Down Data
Vontu 6.0 is an effective data loss prevention tool that monitors e-mail, instant messaging and file shares along with FTP and other protocols for unauthorized distribution of confidential information.
6/12/2006
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5
ZoneAlarm's security suite remains a great choice.
6/12/2006
Network Security Analyzer
The EIQ Networks Network Security Analyzer is a good application to pinpoint security problems on your network, using the often-neglected log files created by your networked devices.
5/31/2006
Kaspersky Internet Security 6
Kaspersky Internet Security 6 keeps viruses and spyware off your system with powerful real-time protection and scanning.
5/15/2006
Stop Data Theft in Its Tracks with Computrace
Absolute Software's Computrace Data Protection gives corporations one last chance to wipe out important data stored on misplaced or stolen laptops.
4/17/2006
Reaching Outside Active Directory
FullArmor PolicyPortal provides policy version control and client status information that one just can't find with Group Policy alone.
4/5/2006
Shutting Down the Threat of Lost Data
Our editors tested Computrace Data Protection, a service that could save institutions money and face.
4/3/2006
Applications: Getting to Yes
Winternals Software's Protection Manager 1.0 successfully melds application execution protection with least-privilege-user controls.
4/3/2006
pcAnywhere's Age Isn't a Factor
Symantec's pcAnywhere turns 20 years old by adding a gateway tool.
3/27/2006
Security Appliances Take Step Up
The Symantec Gateway Security 1660 is an all-in-one appliance suitable for branch offices or SMBs.
3/20/2006
End-User Furlough
DesktopStandard's PolicyMaker Application Security 2.5 removes the biggest obstacle to companies adopting least-privilege computing.
3/20/2006
Zyxel Zywall 35 UTM
The Zywall 35 UTM is a capable Internet security appliance with unified threat management features for the small business.
3/14/2006
Bit9 FileAdvisor
FileAdvisor can verify millions of specific files and identify exactly where they came from.
3/13/2006
WebInspect 5.8
Although the latest release adds improved usability and aids for novice users, SPI Dynamics' WebInspect Web application penetration-testing tool is still best suited for development-oriented users.
3/13/2006
Low Barrier to Spyware Entry
The latest version of Microsoft's personal anti-spyware application, Windows Defender Beta 2, is a passable choice for low-risk Web surfers looking for some insurance in a free anti-spyware solution.
3/6/2006
OneCare: Friend or Foe?
While enterprise IT admins won't have much need for OneCare Live, it can help consumers with basic desktop security and performance.
3/6/2006
CA Suite Marshals Malware Forces
With eTrust ITM r8, CA successfully integrates its enterprise anti-virus solution with the eTrust PestPatrol anti-spyware platform—providing good all-around protection for enterprise workstations.
3/6/2006
Encryption: No More Excuses
Network Appliance's Decru DataFort FC1020 security appliance raises the performance bar for tape encryption appliances.
3/6/2006
New Build Shows Full-On Vista
Windows' system lockdown and encryption facilities are compelling.
3/6/2006
DeepSight Digs Into Domains
Symantec's DeepSight Threat Management System now monitors for domains in malicious code alerts and provides reports on spyware and adware.
3/6/2006
Secured eMail Home 2.2
Secured eMail's Simultaneous Key Generation technology makes it easy to send encrypted messages from Outlook.
3/2/2006
SiteAdvisor
SiteAdvisor's button tells you if the site you've surfed to is bad, and backs up its rating with hard facts.
3/1/2006
Watchguard Firebox X8000
The WatchGuard Firebox X8000 is an extremely capable firewall that will attract organizations needing gigabit throughput.
2/23/2006
Rich CD-Rs Offer Data Protection
At $5.95 a disk, Ricoh's EncryptEase self-encrypting CD-Rs provide a data protection solution for even the tightest of SMB budgets.
2/20/2006
Tool Simulates Real-Life Attacks
I often use penetration-testing tools as part of my security evaluations.
2/20/2006
Peakflow X IPS Points Finger at User
Arbor Networks' Peakflow X 3.4 uses a base line of network performance and normal interactions between end-user machines and servers to spot and potentially thwart bad actors on the internal network.
2/20/2006
iShield
iShield can prevent children from accessing porn sites accidentally (or on purpose), and it's very easy to install and use.
2/15/2006
Laplink PCdefense
PCdefense's Disaster Recovery, based on Laplink's mature PCmover technology, is smooth and effective, but not all of the other modules work as well.
2/15/2006
Windows Defender
We like Windows Defender's new interface and the reduction in warning pop-ups, but its protection still needs work.
2/14/2006
McAfee Secure Web Gateway 3300
McAfee's SWG 3300 provides the most complete spyware protection we've seen to date from a gateway device.
2/6/2006
Mi5 Enterprise Spygate 005
Mi5's Enterprise Spygate 005 is built for spyware defense.
2/6/2006
CounterAct Keeps Endpoints Honest
Forescout Technologies' CounterAct 5.1 provides a strong layer of protection from worms and other malware at organizations where highly mobile workers routinely connect to and disconnect from high-value network resources.
2/6/2006
Facetime Real-Time Guardian 500
FaceTime Communications' Real-Time Guardian 500 provides good anti-spyware defense for HTTP communications and relatively simple and unintrusive deployment options, but it completely lacks defense against FTP-borne threats.
2/6/2006
Outpost Firewall Pro 3.0
Outpost Firewall Pro's plug-in architecture made it easy for Agnitum to add spyware protection to the suite.
2/1/2006
Aluria Anti-Spyware 4.0
Aluria Anti-Spyware 4.0 integrates with Aluria Software Security Center, along with optional antivirus, antispam, and firewall elements.
2/1/2006
ZoneAlarm Security Suite 6.0
With its best-of-breed firewall and antispam, and fine antivirus protection, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.0 remains our Editors' Choice.
2/1/2006
NOD32 Antivirus System 2.5
The NOD32 Antivirus System combines award-winning detection of known malware with powerful heuristic detection for unknown malware.
2/1/2006
Spyware Doctor 3.5
PC Tools has ratched up its antispyware's power in several areas, but you won't even see the most important enhancements.
1/23/2006
BullGuard Internet Security Suite 6
BullGuard Internet Security Suite 6 offers a different kind of security.
1/20/2006
Primary Response SafeConnect
Even in its current beta state, SafeConnect wards off malware installations about as well as the best signature-based products do.
1/13/2006
Windows OneCare Live
OneCare beta isn't yet suitable for use on a production system. Its firewall has some bugs, the antivirus is untested, and spyware protection is not in place.
1/11/2006
RSA Sign-On Manager 4.5 Allows More Flexibility
RSA Sign-On Manager 4.5 is a strong entry in the competitive single-sign-on space and is an especially good pick for IT managers who already use RSA's two-factor authentication technology, such as SecurID tokens.
1/9/2006
Smartvue Offers Basic Surveillance
With its Smartvue S2 IP Video surveillance system, Smartvue has combined a good video camera with a well-designed management interface and appliance to create a simple IP video surveillance solution.
1/9/2006
Intelligent Computer Solutions IM WipeMASSter
Intelligent Computer Solutions' IM WipeMASSter, although somewhat expensive, is a useful appliance for sanitizing hard drives to ensure that retired hardware can leave a company completely free of sensitive corporate data.
1/2/2006
eTrust Internet Security Suite
eTrust Internet Security Suite's antivirus, antispam, and firewall protection modules in particular are top-notch.
12/16/2005
EULAlyzer Personal 1.1
You agree to a EULA every time you install new software. EULAlyzer helps you understand just what you're agreeing to and flags clauses that deserve special attention. And it's free!
12/15/2005
Vulnerability Asssessment Tool Filters False Positives
Latis Networks' StillSecure VAM 5.3 does a good job of handling the vulnerability assessment workflow and also monitors the repair process.
12/12/2005
Trendnet Keeps an Eye on Things
Those needing to keep an eye on people, places or things in hard-to-cable locations should check out Trendnet's Wireless Advanced Pan & Tilt Internet Camera Server, the TV-IP400W.
12/5/2005
PC-cillin Internet Security 2006
PC-cillin's antivirus is excellent and its privacy/fraud protection elements do their job well, but problems with the firewall, spyware, and antispam modules prevent us from recommending this suite.
11/21/2005
Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security
Panda Platinum does some things very well (virus protection), other things quite well (spyware protection), and still other things poorly (spam blocking).
11/21/2005
CA Suite Merges Security and Backup Management
Computer Associates' updated Business Protection Suite cleverly merges backup, anti-virus and anti-spyware software into a single suite.
11/21/2005
Norton Internet Security 2006
A powerful antivirus and tough firewall are just the start of this package's many features.
11/7/2005
TruPrevent Personal 2006
Panda's TruPrevent is integrated into the company's Titanium Antivirus 2006 and Platinum Internet Security 2006 products, but is also available on its own.
11/2/2005
Personal Safe-n-Sec 1.1
StarForce's Personal Safe'n'Sec monitors the behavior of running programs rather than analyzing their code.
11/2/2005
PivX preEmpt
If behavior-blocking security tools catch burglars as they crawl through the window, then PivX preEmpt puts bars in front of the windows.
11/2/2005
Prevx Pro 2005
Prevx Pro 2005 looks for malicious -behavior and blocks it to protect against zero-day attacks.
11/2/2005
ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware
Despite superb firewall protection, we can't recommend ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware as a spyware solution. The scanner did poorly at removing spyware, and it allowed quite a few threats to install, although it held their malicious activities in check.
11/1/2005
Spy Sweeper 4.5
Spy Sweeper is the best antispyware we've seen. It offers clear information about found threats and blocked attacks, and its new Home tab displays a convenient summary of program status.
10/31/2005
F-Secure Internet Security 2006
F-Secure Internet Security Suite 2006 produced mixed results in our testing, but some users will like the clean interface and ease of use.
10/28/2005
CounterSpy 1.5
CounterSpy 1.5 provides great information about the spyware it finds and offers some useful bonus security-related features.
10/27/2005
SpyCatcher 2006
Tenebril's SpyCatcher 2006 is an attractive and easy-to-use antispyware package that performs well at both blocking and removing spyware under Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP.
10/25/2005
Symantec Boosts Data Protection
Backup Exec 10d Filling an obvious need in Symantec's product line, Backup Exec 10d includes the Continuous Protection Server to deliver disk-based backup of file shares for easier user recovery.
10/24/2005
Cenzic Inc. Hailstorm 2.6
New wizards in Cenzic's Hailstorm 2.6 enable application penetration testers to get up and running quickly, but the application also provides outstanding policy control and configurability for more experienced users.
10/19/2005
BitDefender 9 Internet Security
Antivirus is certified for virus detection and removal. Antispyware is very successful at blocking spyware installation.
10/11/2005
WatchGuard Technologies Firebox SSL Core
WatchGuard Technologies' Firebox SSL Core with Citrix Secure Access is a well-integrated collection of SSL VPN software inside an appliance that's easy to install and manage.
10/10/2005
Tangent Finds Spyware Messily
Tech Analysis: Packet Hawk 2.0 offers some of the most powerful real-time monitoring protections we've seen, but it falls short when it comes to cleaning.
10/4/2005
SecureWave Makes Data Stay Put
SecureWave's Sanctuary Device Control 3.0, released in August, is a centralized IT management tool that enforces acceptable use of removable and portable storage devices on end-user systems.
10/3/2005
Shavlik NetChk Spyware
Shavlik Technologies' Shavlik NetChk Spyware shows a lot of promise in the war against spyware, offering granular controls and quick deployment.
10/3/2005
Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall
Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall gives users a choice – limited program control and no popups or powerful control and (initially) many popups.
9/28/2005
Outpost Firewall Pro
We found Outpost a bit rough around the edges. The average user might well lose access to file sharing and the Internet after installing it.
9/28/2005
ZoneAlarm 6
We expect more of ZoneAlarm because its Pro version is so powerful, but in truth the free version is a fine solution for many users.
9/28/2005
Dell XPS 400
Dell's new luxury multimedia desktop suits demanding users who expect more from a system and want the best available.
9/28/2005
Ad-Aware SE Personal 1.06
Ad-Aware does a good job of detecting and removing spyware, and provides useful information about the threats it finds.
9/28/2005
AVG Free Edition
While AVG's Control Center is a bit awkward, you'll have little need to use it after the initial configuration.
9/28/2005
avast! 4 Home Edition
avast!'s slick, simple interface conceals a powerful antivirus solution with a wide range of features.
9/28/2005
AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic
While AntiVir doesn't specifically scan email attachments, its on-access scanner will catch any threats before they're opened.
9/28/2005
Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router (F5D9230-4)
By using Airgo Network's second-generation Tru MIMO chipset, this router/PC card combination provides excellent performance at a midrange price.
9/23/2005
PGP Desktop Pro 9
PGP Desktop Pro 9 makes public-key cryptography available to everyone.
9/21/2005
NetGear Boosts PC Security
NetGear has taken home security a step further by integrating Trend Micro software with its WGT624SC Super G Wireless Router Security Edition.
9/19/2005
Caymas Offers Zone Defense
Running Software Release 3.0, the Caymas 525 and Caymas 220 IDAGs offer improved remote access controls as well as both hardware-accelerated performance and encryption.
9/5/2005
Identity 2.0 Fine-Tunes Access
Trusted Network's Identity 2.0 provides a good way to audit application access and provide network-level security.
8/29/2005
Courion Suite Shows 'Who Goes There'
Courion's Enterprise Provisioning Suite 7.2 comprises tightly coupled modules that are glued to existing directories and applications.
8/29/2005
Hercules Gains Muscle
Citadel Security Software greatly eases initial implementation of its Hercules 4.0 Enterprise Vulnerability Management Suite with the new Hercules Security Appliance.
8/22/2005
Norton GoBack 4.0
A tough-to-beat solution for rollback due to its basic functionality and new features such as SafeTry and AutoRollback.
8/17/2005
Ingrian Appliance Locks Down Data
Ingrian Networks' i321 DataSecure Appliance provides powerful application-level encryption for protection of sensitive data.
8/15/2005
McAfee VirusScan 2006
VirusScan 2006's antivirus protection goes beyond simple signature-based scanning, and it also offers excellent protection against spyware.
8/9/2005
MS Patch Day: Six Bulletins on Deck
Microsoft plans to release six security bulletins on Aug. 9 to fix a range of potentially serious Windows vulnerabilities.
8/4/2005
Symantec Client Security 3.0
Symantec Client Security 3.0 bundles a full range of client security software, including anti-virus, desktop firewall and anti-spyware capabilities.
7/21/2005
ZoneAlarm Security Suite 6.0
The ultimate firewall manages to kick it up a notch. The addition of powerful spyware prevention and decent spyware removal makes this a superb overall security suite.
7/13/2005
Symantec Suite Showcases Apps
Symantec's LiveState Client Management Suite 6.0 is a server, desktop and Pocket PC management system that uses agents to effectively discover systems and then maintain everything from the operating system to applications to patches.
7/11/2005
Authentica's Active Rights Management
Active Rights Management from Authentica lets businesses add solid rights management capabilities to a wide range of Windows applications and integrate the rights management platform with nearly any authentication mechanism.
6/27/2005
Windows Rights Management Services SP1
Microsoft's Windows Rights Management Services is in many ways more of a development platform than a full-fledged rights management system, relying on developers to add client support and functionality.
6/27/2005
Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4
This version brings Spybot back to a decent level of spyware removal, but it's not much good at preventing spyware installation.
6/21/2005
Ad-Aware SE Plus 1.06
Ad-Aware does a good job of detecting and removing spyware, and provides useful information about the threats it finds.
6/21/2005
Trend Micro Anti-Spyware
TMAS succeeded in preventing half our spyware samples from installing, but we expected a better showing in the removal test.
6/21/2005
Spyware X-terminator 2005
Despite its tough-guy name, Spyware X-terminator was completely ineffective at blocking spyware and did a poor job of removing spyware from an infested system.
6/19/2005
ZeroSpyware 2005
ZeroSpyware removed or blocked most, but not all, of the spyware we tested it with.
6/19/2005
Pointsec for PC 5.1 and Pointsec for Pocket PC 2.3
Pointsec's on-device encryption and authentication software ensures that data from lost or stolen systems remains secure.
6/13/2005
LucidLink 2.2
Easy-to-configure product provides enterprise-class wireless security. The free three-user home office version is an unbeatable value.
5/23/2005
WSC Guard
Ease of setup, broad hardware and OS support (Windows 98 SE or later), and an excellent wireless client make WSC Guard a winner.
5/23/2005
Defiance TMS Firewall Worthy of Enterprise Deployment
Kavado's Defiance TMS 3.1 is worthy of consideration for enterprise deployment, providing tightly integrated active and passive defensive systems, as well as the reporting tools and tiered management infrastructure that large deployments require.
5/16/2005
APC Mouse Can Identify Users
APC's latest "prosumer" ware is a USB optical mouse equipped with a fingerprint reader and bundled with decent password management software for Windows systems.
5/16/2005
Anonymizer Total Privacy Suite
Anonymous surfing does offer a degree of protection from hackers, since you're not broadcasting your IP address everywhere you go. But the antispyware module has a long way to go.
5/13/2005
Panda TruPrevent Personal 2.0
If your regular antivirus software misses the next brand-new attack, there's a very good chance TruPrevent will catch it, thanks to its behavior-based scanning.
5/3/2005
Venafi Automates SSL Certificate Management
Venafi's AutoCert Manager 4.1 earns an Analyst's Choice award for significantly easing SSL certificate management, especially in organizations with multiple signing authorities.
4/18/2005
CryptoStor Protects FC SANs Over WANs
NeoScale Systems' CryptoStor SAN VPN protects Fibre Channel storage area network traffic over WAN links.
3/21/2005
Kaspersky Personal Security Suite 1.0
This suite offers antivirus, firewall, and antispam protection.
3/17/2005
Check Point Secures VPN
Check Point's Connectra 2.0, a software-based SSL VPN, provides excellent security tools to protect the network, application and client endpoints.
3/14/2005
SSL-Explorer Offers VPN Basics
3SP's SSL-Explorer brings affordable VPN technology to smaller sites.
3/14/2005
InBoxer 2.0
If you like a hands-on approach to spam blocking and want to know why a given message was blocked or allowed, InBoxer 2 maybe just the thing.
3/7/2005
SpamCatcher 4
SpamCatcher uses a variety of techniques to identify spam, but it substantially slows the downloading of mail in Outlook.
3/7/2005
Qurb Dumps Junk Mail
Enough spam makes it through the corporate e-mail filter that I still use a desktop junk-mail blocker on my PC.
2/28/2005
Tenebril's SpyCatcher Falls Short
Tenebril's SpyCatcher Enterprise 3.0 doesn't yet bring full control to remote administrators.
2/14/2005
Vanquish Anti-Spam 3.0
Vanquish's Smart Subject and SurfMatch features solve problems most whitelist-based antispam products don't.
2/14/2005
Sunbelt's CounterSpy Enterprise Offers Good Mix of Features
Sunbelt's CounterSpy Enterprise provides the best mix of management, reporting and cleaning capabilities we've seen, at the most affordable price.
2/14/2005
Webroot's Spy Sweeper is Effective, Easy to Manage
Webroot's Spy Sweeper Enterprise 2.0 is a solid product with good management and effective cleaning capabilities.
2/14/2005
Top Layer's IPS Matches Up with Rival Systems
With its new high-availability features, Top Layer Networks' Attack Mitigator IPS 5500 3.2 IPS competes directly with top-notch competitors such as TippingPoint's UnityOne IPS devices.
2/7/2005
Spy Subtract Pro 2.6
Reasonably effective, this antispyware solution is improved but still not outstanding.
2/5/2005
CounterSpy
CounterSpy should appeal to those who want to add an extra layer of protection to their PCs for a minimal cost.
2/2/2005
Ad-Aware SE Plus 1.05
Power users will like the configurability and drill-down options, but most consumers should opt for Spy Sweeper.
2/2/2005
BorderWare MXtreme MX-200
The BorderWare MXtreme MX-200 performed the best on our spam tests, but we were disappointed with its clunky management interface.
2/2/2005
Symantec Brightmail Antispam
A gateway-based filtering product often used by e-mail service providers, Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam can also be installed on a local area network.
2/2/2005
Spybot Search & Destroy 1.3
Spybot is a must-have second defense.
2/2/2005
McAfee AntiSpyware
Rather ineffective when hit with an infested system, or when just attacked heavily in real-time.
2/2/2005
eTrust PestPatrol 2005 Anti-Spyware
It can't compete with Webroot's Spy Sweeper for comprehensive browsing protection, but PestPatrol will keep users safe from the nastiest threats.
2/2/2005
Tumbleweed Safeguards Data
Tumbleweed's SecureTransport appliance is a dependable, reasonably priced way for small and midsize businesses to secure file transfers.
1/17/2005
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