As we mentioned earlier, F-Secure Internet Security is a three pronged suite. The anti-virus is one of the best that we've used, and we have yet to have a virus slip by. It has the option of deleting the file, quarantining the file, or cleaning the virus. For certain file types a clean may not be an option, so you can choose between quarantining the virus or simply deleting the entire file.

The internet filtering program, called Internet Shield, allows you to customized protocols and port use. Being configurable is in important, as you may encounter situations which may require you to open up certain ports (torrent downloading or online games, for example). The firewall has included application control, allowing you to choose whether certain programs are given access to the internet or not.

Using F-Secure

The program operates immediately after it is installed using the default settings. This will be fine for most people, though you may feel the need to go into the configuration menu and open up ports if you plan on doing any peer-to-peer or torrent downloading.

The anti-virus runs in the background and without error, and it managed to catch every virus attempt that we threw at it. It has a database of virus in the high thousands, so you can feel confident about your protection. The anti-virus's database is updated several times a week, and it is automated automatically.

We found that configuring the firewall was a bit of an experience, though it certainly wasn't difficult. New users may wish to read the help documentation before attempting to make any changes, however, as the menu's and screens can be intimidating. We found that navigating through them was a bit difficult at first, but it was relatively easy to learn and we got the hang of it pretty quickly. We feel that just about everyone will get the hang of the program without any major problems.

Configuring the various components of the application, such as the program control, was pretty easy. Make sure to read the documentation when attempting it for the first time to avoid any mistakes, though you certainly won't need help after that.

Conclusion

F-Secure Internet Security is a very capable program. The anti-virus protection is top-notch, and the firewall is capable and ready to go. Overall, a recommended program that is worthy of your consideration and purchase.