Anti-Virus and Security

It's essential that up to date Anti-Virus is installed on every PC, Laptop and Server connected to the Internet.

The importance of Anti-Virus is clear when you consider that more than 25,000* new threats are discovered each day - and that number continues to grow.  There's also a new breed of threat on the Internet, such as carefully planned targeted attacks that can pass through conventional security solutions unnoticed, possibly taking over your computer for illegal purposes.

It used to be the case that most viruses were sent via email attachments. Now that email systems are much better at handling and filtering, the web criminals have got smarter.  All you need to do is click on a link in an email; open an attachment; accept an invitation on a social networking site or Instant Messenger or simply visit a website in order to activate and load a virus. That virus can then do a huge amount of damage to your system by slowing it down, deleting files, obtaining personal information or simply using your system as platform for sending out Spam via your Internet service.  

A two-pronged approach will keep you safe from viruses. Firstly, we can help you put in place an effective Anti-Virus policy that ensures you and your staff understand how to minimise risk. Secondly, we can advise, source, install and support a cost-efficient and effective Anti-Virus product that will keep your systems safe and ultimately save you time and money.

There are dozens of Ant-Virus and security protection products available but we only recommend a few of them, based on their ability to detect and deal with threats, their impact on system performance and overall cost.

If you are a business and would like to discuss your requirements and current set up with us, feel free to call us on 01223 75599 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

* Source: F-Secure Labs, April 2008

Link: ESET Video