Get the right virus protection

Protecting business infrastructures against digital attack is now an everyday necessity. In 2003, an average of seven new security vulnerabilities were identified every day.
While figures suggest this number may have stabilised, the threat that businesses face from viruses shows no sign of abating.

Viruses and worms are becoming more sophisticated, and when it comes to working out the best strategy and, indeed, tools to protect your business, it can be a veritable minefield.

According to Ben Brierley, campaigns operations manager at supplier body Intellect, one of the hardest steps for businesses is working out what you need.

"Carry out risk assessment and choose a product that is most suitable for your needs," he says. "Businesses will have different needs. If a company has loads of users who want to use loads of software, some solutions may be more suitable than others."

Brierley also advises businesses to speak to the antivirus vendors - they know what they're talking about.

Computing, in conjunction with its sister title Personal Computer World, takes a look at five of the corporate antivirus offerings on the market.