Trend Micro Internet Security 2008

Trend Micro Internet Security 2008

Trend Micro Internet Security is a robust security suite, offering users an large number of features. Included are not only the boilerplate virus and spyware detection and removal abilities, but also a firewall, data theft prevention monitoring, parental controls, and system restore backup features.

In the parental control and data theft protection features, the program will monitor outgoing information and block it from being sent, including phone numbers, names, and credit card data. Trend Micro now includes a Smart Protection Network, as well, leverage anonymous data from its customers to determine when malicious threats are manifesting on user's computers and blocking the threat. There's also a gaming and video mode that the program automatically moves into when it detects gameplay or video watching, so that scans won't interrupt your relaxation. As do its competitors, Trend Micro comes with full customer support.

What this full-featured suite lacks is consistent performance, and a lack of recent independent testing numbers on Trend Micro has made it equally hard to determine how effective it is. The feature set is somewhat hamstrung compared with its older brother Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010, especially missing the Wi-Fi verification service and the smartphone protection. Still, this version is robust enough to be worth trying out during the generous 30-day trial.