With the increase in use of internet, the threat of unexpected virus attack on your PC is increasing, Internet Security solutions are must required to stay safe and secure. Most of us are searching for a better security solution these days!

Here is a comparison list of the Top 5 paid Internet Security Suites available for 2011. You can see a top 10 list, also. For me, the top five was enough.

Norton pretty much aced the others out. This isn’t Grandma’s old resource hog Norton, though.

Most of the companies will also now be introducing laptops and mobile phones tracking systems to protect them from theft threat by this quarter. So, lets take a look at top 5 Internet Security programs:

1. ESET Smart Security 4.0.

2. Kaspersky Internet Security 2011.

3. Norton Internet Security 2011.

4. Panda Internet Security 2011.

5. Bit Defender Internet Security 2011.

1. ESET Smart Security 4:

ESET Smart Security 4 keeps your PC safe with advanced proactive detection that blocks most known and undiscovered threats hours or days faster than other Internet security technologies. Worms, Trojans, Adware, Spyware, phishing could be cleared using rootkits. It also includes some advance access controls for removable media and archive scanning. It really has a well designed interface and could be used for small business security.

New and Improved Features:

• Integrated anti-spam and personal firewall keeps your online life safe and cleans Internet traffic and email, even when it’s SSL-encrypted.

• Stops threats from entering through removable devices so you can share files with confidence.

• Integrated SysInspector and SysRescue simplify system diagnosis and recovery.

• Self defense prevents malware from degrading your level of protection.

• Tiny signature updates happen discretely as needed and won’t bog down your system.

• Energy-sipping battery mode extends laptop battery life without compromising security.

• Advanced Protection Status screen informs you of threat detections.

• Information pop-ups are hidden when running full screen applications like games, video players or presentations.

• Password protection prevents ESET Smart Security from being uninstalled by strangers.

• New interface and keyboard shortcuts simplify use for visually impaired users.

Pros: Fast scans; little effect on system performance; few false positives.

Cons: Finished at or near the back of the pack in most of our malware detection, blocking, and disinfection tests.

Bottom line: Eset Smart Security 4.2 is speedy; unfortunately, it struggled at detecting and removing malware.

2. Kaspersky Internet Security 2011:

Kaspersky protects you system from various know as well as some unknown viruses. It monitors the system activity and user applications if they are dangerous. It also protects from unwanted data files. Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 has everything that you need to stay safe and secure while you’re surfing the web. It provides constant protection for you and your family – whether you work, bank, shop or play online.

New and Improved Features:

• Risk-based Application Control restricts programs’ rights to access potentially vulnerable system resources or share sensitive data on the Internet.

• System Watcher – Heuristics-based analysis monitors, restricts and blocks suspicious program behavior.

• Safe Run mode launches questionable applications and websites without risk.

• Rescue CD disinfects the system after malware attacks.

• Safe Run for websites mode provides added security for online banking and other similar activities where a high risk of identity theft exists.

• Advanced anti-malware technologies even allows installation on infected PCs.

• New System Watcher technology tracks, records and analyzes suspicious activity and lets you roll back any dangerous actions.

• Safe Surf technology blocks malware and phishing websites for great online security.

Pros: It earned second place overall in PCWorld's tests; has a couple of uncommon, useful extras.

Cons: Installation is a headache. Watch out for the 2 week renewal thing I referred to in another post.

Bottom line: Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 provides solid defense against malware and has a friendly interface.

3. Norton Internet Security 2011:

Norton provides an additional layer of protection to detect viruses, Trojans, spyware, and other threats. Norton reputation service technology scrutinizes different attributes of files and applications in real-time to determine if they are safe. Its easy to use UI and also capable to identify applications that may be impacting your PC’s performance, making it easier to manage your PC.

Once considered a resource hog, Norton has really improved a lot in the last few years.

Norton was ranked number one by PCWorld.

New and Improved Features:

• Norton Safe Web and Identity protection.

• Norton Reputation Service and Parental control management.

• Smart firewall and Pulse Updates.

• Bot protection and SONAR 3 Behavior Protection.

• Network mapping and monitoring and Antirootkit.

• Lets you email, chat and surf the web without worrying about cybercriminals ripping you off.

• Delivers the industry’s fastest security suite for protection from online dangers without sacrificing performance.

• Guards against online identity theft so you can shop, bank and visit social networks with confidence.

• Updates automatically, offers easy-to-use features and includes free customer support during your subscription period.

Pros: Streamlined, extremely efficient; combined rating for security and performance put it in first place.

Cons: Interface initially looks overwhelming; fortunately, you can ignore much of it.

Bottom line: Norton's nicely designed suite does an ex­­­cellent job of fully blocking and cleaning up active malware.

4. Panda Internet Security 2011:

It protects you from viruses, hackers, online fraud, identity theft and all the other known and unknown threats 30% faster then its previous versions. In addition, it keeps your inbox spam-free, and allows you to browse the web privately and securely with the entirely new Panda Safe Browser. With the Parental Control, your children can browse the Internet safely.

New and Improved Features:

• Protection against all types of malware – Protects you in real time against all types of known and unknown malware, thanks to the knowledge gathered from the panda Community.

• Collective Intelligence – A new threat is identified and in a matter of seconds all Panda Security’s customers worldwide are protected.

• Personal Firewall – Firewall with WiFi security that blocks intruders and hackers, even in your wireless network.

• Panda USB Vaccine – Panda USB Vaccine protects your PC and USB drive from infection.

• Virtual Keyboard – Write your password in a safe way thanks to the Virtual Keyboard.

• Panda Safe Browser (Sandboxing) – Suspecting that a web is dangerous? Access it without risk through the Save Browser (sandboxing).

• Multimedia/Gaming Mode – Enjoy the multimedia world and play without interruptions! Your antivirus keeps watching without bothering you.

• Home Network Manager – Checks the security status of your home computers the new Home Network Manager.

• Anti-Spam Protection – Anti-spam filter that maintains your inbox free from spam.

• Parental Control – Let your children surf through the Internet avoiding inappropriate content thanks to the improved Parental Control.

• Identity Protect – Confidential information filter that protects your personal data.

• Backup & Restore – Save and restore your important files with Backup & Restore and avoid accidental loss.

• Online Backup – Access your data from anywhere through the 2GB Online Backup.

• Remote PC Access -  Wherever you are, access your home or office computer thanks to the Remote PC Access.

• Live updates – Combined Collective Intelligence and traditional signature updates protects you against the newest and most dangerous threats with minimum bandwidth usage.

• SOS Virus -  This rapid response service lets you submit suspicious files directly to PandaLabs’ engineers.

Pros: Very good protection.

Cons: Rife with false positives; scans slowly; has poorly designed interface.

Bottom line: Panda's 2011 security suite is generally effective, though its blocking of new malware wasn't top-notch.

5. Bit Defender Internet Security 2011:

If you are looking for simple and easy to use security suite then go for Bit Defender Internet Security 2011.  It has Email Protection, Internet Protection, Anti Spyware.

New and Improved Features:

• Quick Scan: The new quick scan uses in-the-cloud technology for better detection and improved response time to new and unknown viruses.

• Dashboard Shortcuts: All Bitdefender 2011 products enable users with specific needs—like parents and gamers—to create their own dashboard and shortcuts to frequently-used functions.

• Search Advisor: Bitdefender 2011 provides safety ratings for search results and warnings about visited websites that may contain spyware or other malware.

• Smart Help: Bitdefender now includes a series of personalized suggestions, warnings, and safeguards that are relevant to the recent activity performed by the user.

• Video Tutorials: Get instant support and viewing of video tutorials that take you step by step through the actions required to configure Bitdefender.

• Improved Parental Control: Parents have remote access to review children’s online activity and change parental control settings.

Pros: Offers a good level of protection and avoids false positives; one of the best products at fixing infected systems.

Cons: Having BitDefender installed slows a PC significantly; scanning can be sluggish, and installation tedious.

Bottom line: BitDefender's multiple-mode interface is overcomplicated, but this full-featured suite blocks malware effectively.

Which Internet Security Suite do you use or think is the best?

Source: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/top-5-paid-internet-security-suites-of-2011-a-review#ixzz1BCEwwNHW

Pro's, Cons and Bottom line from PC World