At 09:46 PM 2/4/2006, Chris Reeves typed:
Ok, thanks to the recent PC Mag and other articles, I've actually
had a client ask me a question today regarding testing AV
software. Their Norton Corporate Contract expires soon, and they
have been somewhat unhappy with portions of it.
He wants to setup a box, and pull a "PC Mag" and just infect it to
all get out, make a ghost image, then see which AV software does
better. He's considering TrendMicro OfficeScan, Norton Again, or CA.
It's an interesting idea, but honestly; I don't much care for the
concept of going out and "hunting for" virus files to test with.
The idea stinks because the bugs that are available today have little
to do with whatever bugs that will be developed tomorrow also getting
the virus definitions in a timely manner is as important as detecting the bugs.
IMNSHO this is would be a complete waste of time.
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Wayne D. Johnson
Ashland, OH, USA 44805
<http://www.wavijo.com>
