Is it Time to Supplement Desktop Security Protections

The article “Is it Time to Supplement Desktop Security Protections?” posted April 20, 2009, caught my attention because Bruce Van Nice goes further than just giving his perspective on safety for internet users through current protections. He proposes that there is a lot more that can be done to help the user beyond Desktop protection software. He is aware how Internet users struggle to get the best protection they can get without having the expertise to know whether they are actually getting the right anti-malware protection they need. Almost all users are under the assumption that the only thing they can do is use Desktop software and become aware of the different types of malware threats such as viruses, worms, and phishing. He states that this is not enough obviously because in the past few months there has been a dramatic increase in Internet-based attacks. He targets the Service providers because they are in the position to deliver network based protections that would benefit the Internet user tremendously. He believes that network based protections can complement and enhance existing desktop software.
I think that the fact that he is asking the question of the service providers to take the initiative to help the internet users is very important and something that should be conveyed to all users since they can pose the question to the Service Providers as they shop for the best service.

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