Top Internet Security Solutions: Our Pick of 5

Top Internet Security Solutions: Our Pick of 5

The number of online threats matches the abundance of Internet security suites. Each assures secure protection of digital assets. We assessed 15 leading options and identified our top 5 choices.

Bitdefender Internet Security

 Bitdefender excelled in our evaluation due to its outstanding desktop and mobile apps, rich feature set, customization options, robust support, and impressive testing lab results. Besides conventional virus scans, Bitdefender offers a highly adaptable firewall for setting exceptions, along with a password manager for securely storing sensitive data. Additionally, it includes parental controls for monitoring children's online activities and a web dashboard serving as an anti-theft command center.

 

Kaspersky Internet Security

Kaspersky impresses with its comprehensive feature list presented in a user-friendly interface, offering greater scan customization than competitors. It provides security features like ransomware, web, email, webcam, and file protection, along with Anti-Banner for ad blocking and a browser tailored for secure transactions. Kaspersky also offers file backups, parental controls, a password manager, and performance optimization.

 

Avast Internet Security

 Avast stands out for its extensive feature set, including customizable scans, a firewall, a file shredder, and a "Wi-Fi Inspector." Notable tools include "Sandbox" for testing suspicious files and a password manager. Despite some false positives in testing, Avast offers robust protection.

 

G DATA Internet Security

G DATA offers a mix of features like cloud backups, a password manager, performance tuning, a firewall, parental controls, and file encryption. Its interface may appear outdated, but it excels in functionality.

Norton Internet Security

Norton provides comprehensive security features, including ransomware protection, cloud backups, and performance optimization. While lacking in certain areas compared to competitors, Norton offers solid protection and parental controls.