Anybody who logs onto the Web needs protection from all the threats that inhabit it.

Viruses, malicious spyware, adware, Troyans, hackers and other Internet predators. They are all out to do as much damage they can to your computer and your personal data.

Quality Internet security software tools integrate antivirus, firewall, anti phishing, anti spyware software, email scanning and parental controls all into one package.

Installing an Internet security package can be done in two different ways:

You can put together your own defense package with stand-alone anti virus, firewall and anti spyware products or you can buy a readily assembled suite.

Our recommendation is to opt for readily built security suites for two reasons:

1. Building your own defense by putting together the best stand-alone applications is appealing, but can be complicated and can easily turn expensive.
   
   
2. Security suites have components that are designed to work together and offer a convenient and affordable solution.

Having said that, relying on security suites demands a great deal of trust as you leave your computer and all your data in the hands of one provider.

For that reason you want to take a lot of care when you make your choice.