Pros

• Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 3 is very easy to use with a simple and straightforward interface
• It will warn you with a popup if you’re about to visit a website which is a threat
• It offers a mobile security feature which protects your mobile phone from online threats and hackers

Cons

• It has average security options
• Some of its features like Backup and PC utility tools are not as good as the top rated programs

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Trend Micro Titanium Security 2012 is a leading premium security suite with a host of outstanding features. It stops all malware threats on your PC and shields you from hackers and cyber criminals.

This new version also includes PC Utility Tools which help remove unnecessary files from your PC and keep it working at maximum efficiency.

And Trend Micro is easy to use. The interface has well arranged tabs and as a new user, you won’t have problems navigating it. You can easily set up automatic scans which run at specific times to clean your PC. Alternatively, running manual scans is a doddle and you run these at any time.

Antivirus/Antispyware Protection

The antivirus and antispyware protection in Trend Micro works to remove all forms of viruses and spyware. Using the latest technologies, your PC will be free from malware and you can safely surf the internet without fear of infection

Anything that gets past the firewall is detected and removed and it alerts you of the outcome.

Firewall Security Software

Firewall software is an important feature of any premium security suite. Its job is to stop all forms of threats from infecting your PC and to stop criminals from getting a hold of your personal information.

Trend Micro Titanium Security has a firewall that has been recognised as one of the best in the industry. You can set it at different security levels and we’ve found all the levels sufficient at stopping threats. The Medium level seems to be the best, as it doesn’t completely stop the flow of traffic, but keeps your PC safe while stopping the potentially dangerous.

Internet Security Software

The biggest threats are online and they swim through the web infecting millions of PCs each day. You need an internet security software features that has the ability to stop even the newest malware threats. Trend Micro has proved it has the ability to stop all online threats like bots, Trojans, worms, viruses, keyloggers and more.

And as you search the internet, Trend Micro will warn you of websites that are involved in phishing scams. It will block these sites and let you know the reason.

PC Utility Tools

Trend Micro Titanium Security has some good PC utility tools that keep your PC free from temporary files and other unnecessary files that slow it down. These tools include:

A security activity dashboard – which reports the areas in your PC that have been scanned and which have malware infections. From here you can take action to remove these threats.

System Tuner – It improves the performance of your system and recommends changes to remedy existing problems.

Ease of Use

Trend Micro has an easy-to-use interface. The home page lists five sections which are clearly labelled and assist you to find whatever tool you’re looking. You’ll have no trouble navigating these tabs and you’ll be able to tweak them to your specific needs.

Like most premium security suites, the status of your PC is presented at the top of the interface. Here you can see what is happening on your PC and what you need to do if there’s a threat. You can also see the last time your PC was scanned or updated and get a summary report.

Help/Support

You can contact Trend Micro in various ways. They have self-help files on their website which include a knowledgebase, FAQs and articles. And you can contact them directly by email and phone to speak to their customer service team. You can find all these details on the home page and the software interface.

Summary

Trend Micro Titanium Security is one of the best premium security suites and it matches the likes of Norton 360 and BitDefender Total Security at malware protection. You’ll find it very easy to use and the customer service team will answer any questions you have.