Most of the times it can be tough to select an effective internet security software package. Top ten internet security suits are ranked by different criteria but they are dependent on five basic features of security software namely Anti virus Anti spyware , Anti malware , Firewall, Support and a few other security features.

The Top ten internet security in 2011 is BitDefender and after it are Panda , Avira, Avast, McAfee , Avg , Nod 32 , Norton , Zone alarm are ranked in these Top ten internet security companies on the performance of their security suits and the reviews of other users.

Pros

• BitDefender Internet Security has a simple and easy to configure interface

• It encrypts all your Instant Messaging conversations for added security

• It features a two-way firewall which adjusts its settings to give you the best protection whether you are at home, at work, or on the road

Cons

• The Search Advisor feature isn’t as strong as some of the competition

Pros

• Norton Internet security 2011 has a new set of parental controls that allow you to ensure maximum parental control on your PC
• They now offer free 24/7 phone, email and chat support • As soon as you install it, all features are set up automatically to provide maximum protection so you don’t have to do any tweaking

Cons
• Norton is troublesome to uninstall
• Some of its interface options are hard to find and adjust

Pros

• AVG Internet Security scans all web pages you visit as they upload, making sure your PC is not infected by malicious software (malware)

• It has the best identity theft feature, protecting all your passwords and other sensitive personal data

• It has the best free antivirus solution which provides total online protection

Cons

• It is a bit thin on some features which are common in other major antivirus packages

• Causes PC slowdown after installation

Pros

• Mcafee Internet Security protects your 3 PCs under one license for a very low price
• It includes website security settings which alert you when a website with malware has been opened.

Cons
• Configuring the firewall can be a little difficult and it’s advised to check the help files
• Its uninstall process leaves some traces on your computer

Pros

Pros

• Avira Premium Security scans incoming and outgoing emails
• Has the highest virus detection rate among the leading antivirus packages

Cons

• You have to approve the unknown executables, which can be a lot of hard work
• each time it detects malware, it asks you what to do with it, which can be a chore

Pros

• Avast internet security includes many shields to prevent malicious software (malware) attacks
• It has a small download, allowing for fast installation

Cons
• Less effective than other major antivirus packages at removing malware
• Slight drag on system resources

Pros

• Trend Micro Internet Security has many good features which provide excellent protection like backup, registry cleaning, cookie tracking, browsing history and more
• The antispyware feature will scan all your incoming and outgoing emails for spyware threats
• It removed 100% of the threats that we had placed in the test system

Cons
• The terminology used can be too confusing for new users
• It doesn’t scan Yahoo! and Hotmail emails by default, but you can change this in the configuration menu

Pros

• BullGuard Internet Security is one of the most complete solutions at removing malicious software (malware)

• The firewall has two modes – a beginner mode and advanced mode which offer excellent protection

Cons

• No telephone support

• The installation requires a reboot

Pros

• ESET Smart Security has the best gamer mode which eliminates pop-ups from gaming and video applications
• It provides protection for removable devices like flash disk drives

Cons
• The help section lacks details for more advanced features
• The antispyware feature elements are not as strong as the likes of Webroot