All-in-One
Software: Checkpoint
Check Point continues to
bring innovation to the anti-virus industry with their ZoneAlarm Internet
Security Suite 7. No longer affiliated
with it's longtime partner CA, ZoneAlarm has now teamed up with Kaspersky and
the award winning anti-spam vendor MailFrontier to create a security suite
that goes far behind many competing brands.
Out of all the quality anti-virus solutions on the market, few of them
match-up to overall balance and ease of use that comes along with ZoneAlarm
Internet Security Suite 7.
Installation and Setup
With an installation file
of only 32 MB, this ZoneAlarm product installs without any problems. After restarting the system, a wizard will
guide you through a series of questions in order to set up the program. Here you will be able to make adjustments to
the control security settings and
configure an Auto-Learn option to receive real-time training. You can also enable ZoneAlarm protection that
enables you to manage all security settings from the program interface.
Interface
The ZoneAlarm interface
consists of a high positioned status bar that communicates program details
without the annoying clutter of too many icons.
The main features remain visible along the left side of the
interface. To the right, you will find
helpful tabs that provide additional information on the features. The interface is easily customized, allowing
you to configure the firewall to automatically block content or question the
identity of each program. This is a huge
advantage over rival software that gives the user trouble by assigning a
complex set of rules for granting access.
Overview of Features
ZoneAlarm Internet
Security Suite 7 provides you with all the tools needed to keep your computer
safe. This extraordinary program is also
designed to keep your personal information and identity secure when surfing the
web. The brand new Auto-Learn system
helps you to configure your firewall much faster to prompt better results. There is also a new feature that allows you
to configure security settings on applications previously installed.
There are many new
improved features that come included with ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite
7. The software is equipped with a
better defense against spyware and real-world protection against various types
of identity theft. These key features
alone are enough to justify the price of Checkpoint's latest security suite.
Checkpoint provides much
improved virus protection by using technology based on Kaspersky Anti-Virus
6. The scanner is efficient at blocking
infections and is able to scan files in a very short amount of time.
While many programs are
abandoning the feature, ZoneAlarm Internet Security includes a Parental Control
setting that is easily recognizable to the left of the program interface. The only features that appear to be missing
from this software is a handy file shredder and backup utility. Though it also lacks a printable help
tutorial, Checkpoint makes up for it with flash manuals that show vast
improvement over past editions.
Conclusion
ZoneAlarm Internet
Security Suite offers some of the best system protection available today. The program combines high-quality features
and ease of use. This software is always
functioning while allowing you to work without interruption.
