Which virus software do I purchase for my company which uses another facility's network?

Question

I work for a company who is currently operating on the network of partnered business. Our partner is apparently not providing virus protection to our PC's and is now requiring us to purchase our own software. I have two problems with this that I could use some help with.

First, we are looking at building our own network in the near future and I may end up purchasing servers that will require a new level of protection. Do I purchase virus software for desktop support now when I can possible purchase software to support all of my needs in the future? Wouldn't this be a waste of money?

Second, can I install small business software on local PC's or does it have to be installed on the network? I don't think I can use the network with the partner having control if it's required. I think it's too expensive to purchase home software for each PC. I'm not sure I understand why the partner isn't required to provide this protection. Our viruses affect his network. Please Help!!!

Answer 1

I be live the best security you can have on servers are using Linux Server.



Ubuntu Server Edition.

The Server Edition - built on the solid foundation of Debian which is known for its robust server installations — has a strong heritage for reliable performance and predictable evolution.

Integrated and secure platform



As your business grows, so does your network. More applications need to be deployed and more servers are required. Ubuntu Server Edition offers support for several common configurations, and simplifies common Linux server deployment processes. It provides a well-integrated platform enabling you to quickly and easily deploy a new server with any of the standard internet services: mail, web, DNS, file serving or database management.



A key lesson from its Debian heritage is that of security by default. The Ubuntu Server has no open ports after the installation and contains only the essential software needed to build a secure server.

http://www.ubuntu.com/products/WhatIsUbuntu/serveredition

http://www.ubuntu.com/



http://www.linux.org/

Answer 2

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Answer 3

In regards to your first question: regardless of whether or not you will be forced to build your own network, do you really want to depend on someone else protecting your computers? Wouldn't that be like giving someone, potentially, your credit card and access info?

In regards to your second question: since you are in a business, you would have to purchase anti-virus software with the number of licenses (one for each workstation) to install. It would be a business or corporate purchase, not a home purchase. Whether you install the software individually, or migrate it over the network, depends upon the software capabilities.

Whether or not your business partner provides you anti-virus software, it is not necessarily their problem. Their machines are already protected.

Answer 4

personally I wouldn't purchase anything. I would look into using ClamWin which is a free and open source anti-virus solution with several updates.

Answer 5

you can try mcfee,or norton anti virus if this is not possible then try avast which can even fix the virus in running condition