Anti-virus software South Anston

The personal computer and the internet bring many benefits and most businesses could not function without them. Unfortunately, while providing opportunities and convenience for your business, a computer connected to the internet also brings opportunities for criminals to damage your business without ever going near your premises.

Malware is the generic term for any kind of software that was written with malicious intent. It includes, but is not limited to, the following.

These can find their way on to your computers and servers in several different ways.

  • Downloads from a malicious web site
  • Attachments in a seemingly-innocent email
  • Security vulnerabilities in operating systems, web browsers, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat or Reader, and Java (not to be confused with JavaScript)

It is highly recommended that anti-virus software is installed on your computers and servers to protect them against malware. Although known as 'anti-virus software', most anti-virus software will give protection against the other types of malware too, not just viruses. It is also important that Windows Update is not disabled, as it delivers critical patches for security vulnerabilities in the operating system and other software.

There are various things you can do to protect against malware, but the most important is to install good quality anti-virus software and keep it up to date. You might consider one of the free anti-virus solutions, but, while these offer some protection. they most likely do not offer the same level of protection that a paid anti-virus solution will give you. They might only protected against viruses, for example.

We can supply, install and maintain good-quality business-grade anti-virus software for all your PCs, laptops and servers, with a modest annual payment for keeping it up to date. Alternatively, we can just supply the licences leaving you to install the anti-virus software, with help from us available over the phone if you need it.

If you are not sure what virus protection you have or you just need some advice, contact us now and we will do our best to help.

Contact us today for a no-obligation discussion of your requirements.

Call us on 0115 938 9685 or use our contact form.