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RE: Anit-Virus Software
From: "Justin F. Knox" <jknox () indexzero org>
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 19:43:11 -0400
In the field, I have worked with McAfee, CA, Symantec (Norton) and Trend Micro. I'll have to agree re: CA. CA's software is klunky, and causes no end of frustration for all involved. If they'd focus on solid apps rather than solid licensing...they'd be in better shape. McAfee is okay, but I don't much like having to work with ePolicy Orchestrator Trend, I've only worked with on a desktop (consumer rather than corporate). it seems rather solid, and doesn't interfere much Symantec. Far and away my preferred AV solution. Symantec AV Corporate or Enterprise Edition will satisfy your needs nicely. The downside is that the Exchange AV/Filtering has it's own mgmt UI that relies on IIS. All other mgmt happens through an MMC console (Symantec System Center). Definition distribution is handled by the server (1 download and is distributed to all clients connected/configured). Least interference I've seen, with regards to end user experience. hth Justin -----Original Message----- From: Brian Whitehead [mailto:brian () whiteheadconsulting com] Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 3:14 PM To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: RE: Anit-Virus Software I have to second this. I have used McAfee, CA Etrust, Norton, and Trend Micro. I have to say that I prefer Trend Micro over all of the others. It is much easier to manage and causes the least number of problems on the client machines. Stay away from CA's Etrust product. It is by far the worst anti-virus product I've ever used. Users that had this always complained of slowness, random crashes and lockups, etc.. Check out Trend Micro, they just changed their pricing structure last month and it costs per license rather than buying a large bundle. They also have client/server/messaging suites that provide everything necessary for a company. Brian W. JAVIER OTERO said:
Try Trend Micro, has the features you ask. Ing. Fco. Javier Otero De Alba Grupo Smartekh Antivirus Expertos Bussiness Continuity Inftegrity 5243-4782 al 84 Ext.300 México, D.F. -----Mensaje original----- De: John Roberts [mailto:roberts () tridecap com] Enviado el: Martes, 05 de Agosto de 2003 02:29 p.m. Para: security-basics () securityfocus com Asunto: Anit-Virus Software I need to set up some anti-virus software for our company. We have about 15 people running windows, a windows 2003 file server and possibly and exchange server, and over the next two years we will grow to around 100 employees. Basically, I want virus software that I can manage from one console, and will do a good job of finding viruses. I'd prefer to have the file server and exchange server be able to be managed by the same console, but if not I can live with it. I've been looking at Norton and Panda, but am looking for some real world opinions. John roberts --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Current thread:
- Anit-Virus Software John Roberts (Aug 06)
- Re: Anit-Virus Software Dave C (Aug 06)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- RE: Anit-Virus Software JAVIER OTERO (Aug 06)
- RE: Anit-Virus Software Brian Whitehead (Aug 06)
- RE: Anit-Virus Software Justin F. Knox (Aug 07)
- Re: Anit-Virus Software greg.jensen (Aug 07)
- RE: Anit-Virus Software Brian Whitehead (Aug 06)
- Re: Anit-Virus Software Justin_Andrusk (Aug 06)
- Re: Anit-Virus Software shrek-m () gmx de (Aug 06)
- Re: Anit-Virus Software Ian (Aug 07)
- RE: Anit-Virus Software Jeff Wichman (Aug 07)
- Re: Anit-Virus Software Karma (Aug 07)
- RE: Anit-Virus Software Dave Gonsalves (Aug 06)
- RE: Anit-Virus Software subscribe (Aug 06)
- RE: Anit-Virus Software stephen at unix dot za dot net (Aug 08)
- Re: Anit-Virus Software Chris Berry (Aug 06)
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