Best 2011 Internet Security Software based on memory usage

[majithia23]

I think I'll stick with KIS 2011, because I've heard quite a lot of good things of it, security-wise. Correct me if I'm wrong...

i doubt that ....

especially because the company's own official web site got hacked some time back ..... :bag:......

and they providing " internet security " to a user .....! ?

[vikk56]

Norton !!! :frusty:

[acestars]

i use NIS and i think its alright :D

[morteza]

Only Norton 360 V5 with aggressive option.

[anuraag]

+1 for avast when there will be medicine which doesn't need to updated

[fumia]

if you ask me i choose Vipre Premium :)

it's really light,i use it in my old PC cuz when i install other IS it keep freezing n lagging (high memory usage n high CPU process)

for more protection you can combo it with firewall like comodo,etc

[grouchysmurf]

Well, I have to be honest here,

I have spent 20 years in the industry,

I believe I have tried just about everything.

I saw most of the established software in the infancy stages.

Back then, the system footprint was very light.

Now, looking at it today, they were turned into system cows.

The number one problem with system security is the user.

If you allow questionable items into your system, then you run the risk

of getting hammered, regardless of your security set up.

The best way to go in my opinion is a "component" set up.

Full all in one suites turn into bloated cows very quickly.

I have no use for a real time scanner as I scan everything that comes into my system.

I chose to use a browser that I can load protection components into, yes this does use mem, but

far less than suites, and I do NOT leave ANY personal info on my system that is not ubber encrypted.

You might get something, but it would be gibberish. I also chose to use a hardware firewall for all

"serious" connections, and I only use a software firewall for program control.

To each his own as far as what you are comfortable with, but the old saying goes..the more plumbing

you add, the easier it is to clog up.

If you are careful about your net habits, you can use a minimal footprint set up.

If you like to jump in head first, don't worry about memory usage. You need the bloated software. B)

PS

everyone here on this forum ROCKS. I enjoy reading all of you, and I do learn a thing or two along the way.

Peace.

[AlienForce1]

One thing I forgot to mention; although Norton does offer better detection rate than Avast, but it (Norton) also have much higher rate of false positives which is one of the reasons I don't use it. Just thought I'd mention it.

Last time they were tested the results showed that avast! was worse (many false positives) than norton but better at detection rate ( 98.4% vs 95.5% )

http://av-comparatives.org/images/stories/test/ondret/avc_od_feb2011.pdf

... and in 2011 you should choose security suite considerring impact on computer not about how much memory takes in idle

[AlienForce1]

I think I'll stick with KIS 2011, because I've heard quite a lot of good things of it, security-wise. Correct me if I'm wrong...

i doubt that ....

especially because the company's own official web site got hacked some time back ..... :bag:......

and they providing " internet security " to a user .....! ?

I have seen more times this statement like yours : if Kaspersky`s site has been hacked - how can they claim that they can protect me ?

We have to remember the basic principles :

1. All security-related flaws share the same fundamental problem: The Defenders must win 100% of the time but the Attackers need only win ONCE.

2. All signature-based security software, including firewalls, anti-spyware, IPS, etc. - are Reactive by nature, not Proactive.

Signatures exist only for those things that are already circulating publicly.

Just for the record , look here ( shit happens all the time , we do not know of it everytime ... ) :

Symantec :

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Symantec-Website-Hacked-104898.shtml

http://www.securityweek.com/nortons-hackiswhack-rap-contest-web-site-gets-hacked

Kaspersky :

http://www.h-online.com/security/Kaspersky-hack-Kaspersky-respond-Update--/news/112601

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kaspersky-Reveals-Details-of-Attack-on-Its-Website-104129.shtml

Bitdefender :

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Bitdefender-Hit-Again-By-Romanian-Hackers-104600.shtml

F-Secure :

http://news.softpedia.com/news/F-Secure-Joins-the-List-of-Compromised-Antivirus-Websites-104337.shtml

Comodo :

http://forums.comodo.com/comodo_easyvpn/comodo_easyvpn_106478350_released-t34808.0.html;msg250162#msg250162

http://forums.comodo.com/general_discussion_off_topic_anything_and_everything/look_what_we_just_launched-t34843.0.html

Feel Secure? Don't Be Sure--Even Microsoft Got Hacked :

http://www.pcworld.com/article/33522/feel_secure_dont_be_sureeven_microsoft_got_hacked.html

Hundreds of Thousands of Microsoft Web Servers Hacked :

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/04/hundreds_of_thousands_of_micro_1.html

and the list goes on... just search on Google ... :frusty:

[Warrior]

Well till d time BOX provides a solution for NIS 2012, I've decided to try out AVAST IS since babelpatcher has provided a medicine yesterday.... will try it for a few days n post its result. :dance2:

[ganuco]

Norton Internet Security is #1!

[Maxhedroom]

Here is a little thinking outside the box...Not sure what type PC you have but generally speaking memory is cheaper than it's even been right now. For example I can get an 8GB kit of DDR3-1600 for $49 and that is a premium brand...it gets even cheaper for just standard memory.

[avmad]

It's only beta but Webroot Secure Anywhere has to be the lightest suite ever. I've been using it in my vm and think it could be great when it's the final product B) (Hopefully)

It's more prevx like than Webroot which is good :P Sign up for it here if you missed the posts about it before.

Not sure on it's best use yet, as strangely it can be used alongside another suite like ESS :o but seems ok on it's own too.

[RogggenWolfe]

It's only beta but Webroot Secure Anywhere has to be the lightest suite ever. I've been using it in my vm and think it could be great when it's the final product B) (Hopefully)

It's more prevx like than Webroot which is good :P Sign up for it here if you missed the posts about it before.

Not sure on it's best use yet, as strangely it can be used alongside another suite like ESS :o but seems ok on it's own too.

Thankyou I'll give this the once over. I have fond memories of Spysweeper when I used it lol so I wouldnt be suprised by what you say.

I have tried all at one time or another and I guess some products suit different people's habits. I'll never switch from Avira because I believe its the dogs bollox. Many will disagree and thats kooshdy. I sometimes backup Avira with Malwarebytes Pro and have been occasionally using Comodo Firewall to give it more backbone. I'm not very savvy when it comes to firewalls but Comodo hasnt givin me much to complain about. If worse comes to worst I'll just re-format as I save any valuable files onto an extrernal HD and carry on. I like these debates and applaud the input.But unless I see something totally amazing I wouldnt switch. Avast is not bad either from what I saw of it but NOD32 would be my 2nd choice. I dont care how much Norton has changed from since when I started out networking - I'd never go near it again. Thats not to say I'm right in my assumption - Im sure theres plenty who disagree.

PS.For a 2nd opinion Id go with Clamwin.Nuff said

[HX1]

I think I'll stick with KIS 2011, because I've heard quite a lot of good things of it, security-wise. Correct me if I'm wrong...

i doubt that ....

especially because the company's own official web site got hacked some time back ..... :bag:......

and they providing " internet security " to a user .....! ?

One thing here and this goes to state a little about what people .. some to most.. think about when it comes to security.. privacy and others...

You cannot throw in an AV or Suite and say.. 'Oh well I have the bases covered'. AV, Spyware/Adware, HIPS, UAC, Firewall...Updates and signatures.... ( There are many areas and angles to this .. and things to consider Specialists for different areas.. ) all of this stuff can only go so far.. You put a premade software up against an Anti_sec testing Professional or Hobbyist for example.. and see who thinks their way through it.. to your system.. You can do just about everything you can do.. But.. if a flaw is found then your open.. The site they have being hacked is like saying the guy that built your car should not have put that stop sign in the way.. While both objects where relative and pertaining to.. They have nothing to do with one another when it comes to the event in question, or the events which lead up to it. When they both met up .. things went wrong... Kapersky does not claim to be a vulnerability specialist, nor do they claim to protect from certain threats that pertain to server configurations, firmware wholes and vulnerabilities... this is a whole other area.. So .. saying that suck at what they do because the got hacked isn't really a true assessment.. You have to consider that the products they are using are actually products and services possibly configured by others and written by others as well.. simply would not be correct

NOW.. saying they suck because of a high rates in false positives or BLOAT.. resource hog or otherwise.. like possibly even inadequacy in a few areas concerning security suites for personal use and AV protection would be. Rather this is true or not I am unsure.. I think they were relatively high scored.. but I have yet to see system performance tests.. yet EVERYWHERE I look people say the same thing.. HOG.. but to see in what areas or why.. because I really don't trust people's ability to configure software in some cases.. I would have to run it.. I had tried an install a long time ago.. but didn't like it..

For me, ESS.. its a security suite.. I like it.. I would be willing to try Norton since 2010 was supposed to be an improvement.. BUT from what I remember and what is stated above.. Configuration and settings were not what I desired. AT ALL.. bottom-line.. Avira seemed to be okay but it did have some gliches and problems when I tried it.. but it seemed to run well on a system with a 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon with 512 MB RAM.. but ESS runs better... I trust it.. I explained this in another topic.. Avast.. a few f the other I have not tried yet.. takes alot of time and trials and messing around really to do something like this.. Why I go with the test results and occasional performance results for this sort of thing..

[sasha007]

Norton is and will always be #1 ....! :dance2:

[AlienForce1]

HX1 : EVERYWHERE I look people say the same thing.. HOG.. but to see in what areas or why.. because I really don't trust people's ability to configure software in some cases..

I would have to run it.. I had tried an install a long time ago.. but didn't like it..

Sure nod32 v.5 is lighter than many other AVs - still , you should give a try to latest KIS12.0.0.374(a,b,c,d,e) and you might be surprised ... at least I am using on one of my comp. (dual-core , 3GB RAM) and I like it (KIS makes its presence felt only when scanning some suspicious files or when it does a full comp. scan) .

Edit : after installing Windows (oct.2010) I have seen some tests with very good performances for F-Secure and Norton -> so I tried other configurations : NAV2011+Comodo , F-SecureAV+ComodoFirewall , nod32_4.2.71+OnlineArmor , AviraFree+OutpostFirewallPro , but I returned to KIS2011 , with it I had faster access to files and browsers -> then I upgraded to KIS2012 and all is even better ... B)

[avmad]

It's only beta but Webroot Secure Anywhere has to be the lightest suite ever. I've been using it in my vm and think it could be great when it's the final product B) (Hopefully)

It's more prevx like than Webroot which is good :P Sign up for it here if you missed the posts about it before.

Not sure on it's best use yet, as strangely it can be used alongside another suite like ESS :o but seems ok on it's own too.

Thankyou I'll give this the once over. I have fond memories of Spysweeper when I used it lol so I wouldnt be suprised by what you say.

I have tried all at one time or another and I guess some products suit different people's habits. I'll never switch from Avira because I believe its the dogs bollox. Many will disagree and thats kooshdy. I sometimes backup Avira with Malwarebytes Pro and have been occasionally using Comodo Firewall to give it more backbone. I'm not very savvy when it comes to firewalls but Comodo hasnt givin me much to complain about. If worse comes to worst I'll just re-format as I save any valuable files onto an extrernal HD and carry on. I like these debates and applaud the input.But unless I see something totally amazing I wouldnt switch. Avast is not bad either from what I saw of it but NOD32 would be my 2nd choice. I dont care how much Norton has changed from since when I started out networking - I'd never go near it again. Thats not to say I'm right in my assumption - Im sure theres plenty who disagree.

PS.For a 2nd opinion Id go with Clamwin.Nuff said

If you want info from the Prevx guys Look Here

I can't use Norton either, never seem to be able to stop it removing files I want to keep. Don't know how people here can use it, unless you don't have any keygens etc.

I do like KIS, it's light on my system and is very configurable. Only the full scans annoy me. I also would use Avast, Comodo, Eset but that's about it in terms of suites.

I get free licenses to KIS from a friend who gets them from his bank. But I like to change every now and then because I like playing with them :lol:

[ganja24]

Norton is and will always be #1 ....! :dance2:

what he said, no need to repeat period.

[SnakeMasteR]

Avast uses normally under 30mb of RAM (even though Full Scan), if you configure wrong

(e.g. the firewall), it really can freak out on your system like internet is gone, services won`t

run anymore or some important files for background programs or processes that needs

access to the internet do not work properly, or startup takes more time, most problems i

have is with the firewall, not performance or RAM usage and also a big problem is the new

pop-up window that tell`s me with an message "u obviously using an illegal version". -_- :lol:

Avast ftw. :win:

[Nevill]

The future is over us already.The application called Prevx,has been bought by Webroot,and further developed together with Prevx.Signature based malware defense is more or less useless for many of the new super viruses.Before Webroot bought Prevx,it has been an ekstremely good performer,especially in blocking malware.Too boot,the new Webroot Secure Anywhere (Prevx engine) is under one MB,and you dont feel it at all,because it use 1-5 MB,and of course a little more when it scans,but dont trust my word.Be just as flabbergasted as me.

Before I used KIS or Eset SS,and I think especially KIS is a good application.The problem is just the ressources it use.

[House_maniac]

i use comodo internet security suite 5.8 its really good i tried pretty much everything bitdefender2012,avast6,karspersky2011,eset i really like comodo because of the strong hips :) and the av detection has really improved!

[RobrPatty]

Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition. Best I've ever used with my Server.

[sirri]

Another vote for Avast! IS. Very light on RAM usage :win:

[Tweety.Abd]

Kaspersky is very good, but RAM usage is a bit high. Symantec is really good too, but very light on resources. ESET is very light on resources too and has an amazing AV, but their firewall isn't up to the standards of Kaspersky and Symantec. So in the end, I say if you're looking for the best protection without much reduction in system performance, you should go for Symantec or ESET. But if you're willing to sacrifice a bit more of your performance, you might want to choose Kaspersky, but based on independent reviews, Symantec is very similar to Kaspersky, and in some tests, perform even better, but you'd need to look out for false positives with Symantec.

My Recommendation: Symantec