Compare And Contrast Norton Vs Mcafee

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Norton vs. McAfee Software Comparison
Toby Roberts

Dr. Nyachwaya

INF220 IS Principles

January 19, 2015 Anti-Virus Software Comparison

Security software has become very important to help protect personal, small business and large corporations computers. The need to evaluate the capabilities of security software is a must to insure that computers and sensitive information has adequate protection. It has become very common for individuals, small business and large corporations to operate a network of devices connected to the Internet such as computers, laptops, tablets, and smart phones that access wireless networks. A product comparison will be conducted with this paper that will advise the benefits and opportunities between Norton and …show more content…

The Internet offers the chance to work in a efficient manner by utilizing computer-based tools. Whether a business is thinking utilizing the capability of cloud computing or just using email and maintaining a website, Security should be included in the planning. Theft of digital information is the most commonly reported fraud. Each business that utilizes the Internet should be responsible for creating a culture of security that will enhance business and consumer confidence (FCC, 2015). These are all items that a small business will need to help protect it computers and …show more content…

McAfee has consistently demonstrated the ability to protect online identity while keeping passwords safe (Sutherland, 2014). McAfee has Strong protection against new attacks, protects against phishing and social network dangers, and has the highest possible score in usability. Even while being consistent with protection, McAfee struggles to clean and repair system that are already under attach by malware(Sutherland, 2014). This can be a problem for a small business that may already be under attack and need the security software to remove and repair the system. Norton scores better in system clean up and repair. In addition, Norton offers IM and chat protection, social network protection, rescue mode and safe reboot as well as email support. These are all items that McAfee does not offer. According to Sutherland (2014), “Norton's suite is more extensive, including features such as safe reboot, email support, social media protection, and chat and instant messaging protection. McAfee scored very well in terms of usability, but Norton is more reliable in protecting against new and existing threats.” Overall, I consider Norton to be a better buy and a better investment for security as it has more capabilities and is more reliable than Mcafee. The cost is less than McAfee and I consider this to be a better investment into the protection of small

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