Norton Antivirus
Arguably the most reliable security software, Norton antivirus protects against all the common security threats to your laptop, such as ransomware, spyware, and of course, viruses.
On top of this, Norton provides online shopping protection as well as banking protection, meaning you can perform financial transactions on your laptop without the fear of data theft.
These all come with the basic version of Norton, however there is also a deluxe version and a premium version.
The deluxe version has the same features as the basic version, but it comes with the added benefit of allowing you to use a single license on multiple laptops, PCs, and smartphones. On top of this, there’s a web portal available so you can easily manage the protection of all your devices.
The premium version offers, on top of the above, additional family safety features and an automatic backup with 25GB of secure cloud storage, allowing you to easily back up and protect your important files.
Features of Norton Antivirus
1. Protection against standard online threats
2. Online shopping protection
3. Cross-platform availability
4. Smart firewall
5. Parental control
6. Auto-backup
7. 25GB of secure cloud storage
BitDefender
BitDefender is an all-rounder for laptop security, and can come designed for Windows devices.
BitDefender Antivirus Plus is actually currently rated as one of the best programs in regard to antivirus and software protection in the cybersecurity community. It provides the strongest guarantees of protection from harmful malwares, spywares, and viruses.
What is perhaps most appealing about BitDefender is its minimal design GUI (Graphical User Interface) which makes it very easy to use even for those who do not consider themselves to be tech-savy.
Features of BitDefender
- BitDefender VPN
- Antivirus, anti-malware & anti-theft
- BitDefender Firewall
- Rescue Mode
- Complete data protection
- File Shredder
Emsisoft Anti-Malware
Emsisoft Anti-Malware is very powerful software security that is very useful as it’s designed as to run well even on laptops with low specs and lower-grade operating systems.
Emsisoft has been continually updating their anti-malware software since late 2017, and their latest edition has been thoroughly enhanced with additional Windows Firewall protections.
What this effectively means is that it is one of the lowest-impact anti-malware software available on the market, in terms of its effect on the speed of the day-to-day operations of your laptop. This is because it does not interfere with your laptops firewall code as much as other potential software.
It is also scans very quickly due to its combination of two anti-virus scanners, allowing it to faster detect malware and viruses alike since its using the dual power of two major antivirus and antimalware technologies.
It is very affordable and of course compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms on Windows 10.
Features of Emsisoft Anti-Malware
- Emsisoft File Guard
- Surf Protection
- Behaviour Blocker
CyberGhost VPN
CyberGhost VPN has over a million users globally, and is a top rated service provider for the many people needing a VPN (Virtual Private Network). On top of this, CyberGhost VPN will keep all of your online activity completely confidential.
It works by replacing your IP address with one from their own network, thus preventing anybody from seeing your activity online. Anonymity is enhanced by the fact that the IP addresses are swapped between anonymous and random users from the same server.
Features of CyberGhost VPN
- Automatic kill switch
- DNS and IP leak protection
- Unlimited bandwidth and traffic
- Unlimited access to over 1000 servers worldwide
BullGuard
Another highly rated security software package is BullGuard. It offers complete cyber-defence, protecting your laptop from threats of every kind.
BullGuard has been in the cybersecurity industry for 19 years, and as such is an innovator in online protection. As of time of writing, BullGuard has discovered 12K+ threats, protected 120M+ devices, and is trusted by 53M+, according to their website.
The BullGuard package includes a comprehensive product suite, including internet security, mobile security, an easy-to-use VPN, identity protection, and a cloud-managed endpoint service designed specifically for small offices.
Features of BullGuard
- Complete Antivirus, Antispyware, Anti-theft and Anti-malware protection
- Ransomware protection
- Anti-phishing
- Vulnerabilities scanner
- Firewall
- Game booster
- Parental control
- PC Tune Up
- Cloud Integrated backup
- Safe browsing