To secure your IT at home you need a well thought out defense. No single solution can do it all. One piece of a defense is your endpoint malware defense. Our highest recommendation for home malware defense goes to Norton Security Premium.
Norton Security Premium:
Norton Security Premium
49.99Pros
- Rapid update to signature files
- Protects against most malware
- Provides parental controls
- Quick installation
- Money back guarantee
Cons
- Requires renewal
- No credit or discounts if you have existing subscription
- Will show you ads to up sell you on new features
- Can be resource intensive, especially on older computers
Norton Security Premium can be used to secure up to 10 of your home PC, Macs, iOS and Android devices, making it one of the best cross-platform packages for anti-malware on the market.
It includes parental control software
Delivery is via online download, so activation can be done within minutes after purchase.
Antivirus is included, and your protection is always up-to-date to defend against ransomware, spyware, malware, and unsafe websites, while safeguarding your identity and online transactions.
Norton consistently outperforms the competition in independent, head-to-head tests; Winner of AV-TEST’s coveted Best Protection Award and 39x winner of PC Magazine Editor’s Choice Award
For more and to order see: Norton Security Premium
Trend Micro Premium:
Trend Micro Premium Security
69.99Pros
- Provides update to signature files
- Protects against most malware
- Provides parental controls
- Browser for safer banking
Cons
- Can be resource intensive and cause systems to run slower
Good protection but heavier systems load than Symantec.
Trend Micro does a great job stopping threats, but has been known to cause older systems to slow down due to heavy loads. The premium version comes with a special browser meant to help ensure more safety when banking, which is a unique idea.
For more see:Trend Micro Premium Security
McAfee Total Protection:
McAfee 2018 Total Protection
29.99Pros
- Automated update to signature files
- Protects against majority of malware
- Provides parental controls
- Low cost
- Password Manager
Cons
- Requires renewal
- Can be resource intensive, especially on older computers
- Some complaints about installation
- Less cross platform capability
Protection for Windows and Macs only.
McAfee is one of the most recognized names in cybersecurity and will be around a long time. Consider buying them if you are only looking for Windows and Mac protection. The cost is very reasonable for a package like this.
For more see:McAfee 2018 Total Protection
