Re: [H] Question: Virus Test Lab
At 10:46 PM 04/02/2006, Chris Reeves wrote: 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. Has this ever come up anywhere else and been tested? Virus Bulletin. www.virusbtn.com T
[H] Question: Virus Test Lab
Ok, thanks to the recent PC Mag and other articles, Ive 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. Hes considering TrendMicro OfficeScan, Norton Again, or CA. Its an interesting idea, but honestly; I dont much care for the concept of going out and hunting for virus files to test with. Has this ever come up anywhere else and been tested?
Re: [H] Question: Virus Test Lab
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. --+-- Wayne D. Johnson Ashland, OH, USA 44805 http://www.wavijo.com
