Client Security 7

Product Details

This Product Review is in the following Category:
AV/Email/messaging security

This Product Review is in the following Sub-category:
Anti Adware/Spyware

	Version:
	Vendor:	F-Secure
	Website:	www.f-secure.com
	Price:	c. 15 pounds for 100 user licenses per installation
	Date:	1-Jun-07
	Author:	Peter Stephenson

clear float

F-Secure Client Security 7 hosts several features that make the battle against harmful malware coming into a network, or already at rest inside, a lot easier. Two features make this product highly functional. The first is called DeepGuard. This is a host-based intrusion prevention system that enables the product to adapt and see possible threats that are unknown. The second feature is called BlackLight. BlackLight searches for problems below the surface or that lie hidden in programs, such as rootkits.

We found this product to be quite easy to use. Installation only took minutes. The installer loads all necessary product components. Once installed, we opened up the management console and had clients deployed and scanning almost instantly. The management console itself is intuitive and easy to navigate.

This product has the combined ability to find computers based on Active Directory and to easily deploy and manage clients. We found this product to be efficient. F-Secure Client Security 7 protects against all of the dangerous threats — such as viruses, network worm attacks, spyware, rootkits and zero-day threats — all in one place. This product also incorporates a firewall.

Documentation, in PDF format, is included on a CD. The documentation we received consisted of a getting started guide and a reviewer’s guide. The getting started guide illustrated installing both the policy manager and the client. The reviewer’s guide details the basic configuration and functions of the product.

The purchase of a license includes support and maintenance service for one year. After one year, service can be purchased for an annual fee, which is usually 50 percent of the retail price. Support service includes email support within two business days. For urgent requests, telephone support is available during local business hours.

This product offers a large amount of protection for a fair price. We find that its ease of use, flexibility and extensive scope of protection make this product a great value for the money.

clear float

Product Rating

Features	*****
Ease of Use	*****
Performance	*****
Documentation	****
Support	*****
Value for Money	*****
Overall Rating	*****

For: Very easy to install, deploy and manage clients. Has high flexibility and protection against many threats.

Against: Getting started guide could be more effective with some diagrams and screen shots.

Verdict: A solid product with lots of features and a reasonable price, even through the support price, at 50 percent, is a bit steep.

Product Details