Pros

• CA Internet Security will pay up to $5000 for identity theft and $1500 for a damage caused by a virus which has slipped past its net

• It offers parental control which will keep your children safe online

Cons

• They charge for phone support

• It doesn’t offer protection for wireless networks

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CA Internet security has been around for a while now, but it just can’t seem to get itself to the top of the internet security software list. It has all the features to protect you from viruses, worms and Trojans. But as we all know in this age of epidemic online threats, basic protection is not enough. You need a security software program that will protect you from the latest spyware, adware, malware, keyloggers and diallers.

It has some nice new features too. It has a guarantee of protection from viruses and identity theft, with up to $10,000 remediation. It’s not something we’ve seen in any other internet security software; and proves CA’s commitment to protecting its users. It also has a migration tool that allows you to transfer files and settings to a new PC.

Antispyware Protection

CA internet security Plus 2012 provides spyware protection which goes beyond what you’ll find in other security suites. Its real-time feature will notify you when a spyware threat is attacking. It will then quarantine that threat and remove it permanently from your PC. West Coast Lab tests have proved it’s very effective at spyware removal.

Antivirus Protection

The antivirus program in CA Internet security has good virus protection capabilities. It’s efficient because it updates itself regularly and doesn’t wait till your PC is vulnerable. Updates are available each hour and they are provided automatically. Of course you can set it to update manually so that it won’t interfere with your PC use.

CA is not immune from the PC slowdown trend we’ve seen in other internet security software products. So a manual scan to run when you want could be the solution. But bear in mind that your PC could be vulnerable if you don’t update it regularly.

Another feature of the antivirus product is the ability to detect and scan inserted USB drives. Malware is also spread through USB devices and CA internet security ensures you’re protected in this angle too.

Tests carried out by major agencies like ICSA, VB100%, and W.C.L. show that it’s a very effective antivirus product. It has passed all with flying colours, earning a place in the top 10 antivirus products

Firewall Security

Having a personal firewall software product is a must. Many stand-alone antivirus products don’t have firewall software. So anyone wanting to go online will need a complete internet security package. There are better performing firewall software products than CA’s, but we’ve found it very effective at protecting personal information and the system registry.

There are many threats that travel through email and CA internet security is effective at detecting and quarantining them. It will alert you when programs try to access the internet. Some of these could be harmful and their sole purpose is to download other threats to infect your PC.

Ease of Use

There are many rubbish interfaces out there. It seems many security product manufacturers don’t listen to their user’s needs. CA Internet security is not one of them. It has a simple and user-friendly interface that even a novice can understand. From the single screen, you can adjust and configure it to your specific needs; so there’s not much of a learning curve, because it’s set to your abilities and understanding. Installing it is another easy process and this won’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete.

Summary

There are better internet security software suites out there. Some are even cheaper. But for the price and service they are offering, CA internet security would be a decent choice for any PC user. Additionally, it has many new Feature additions this year that make it a complete internet security solution.