Top computer security company Kaspersky has announced the release of its consumer products Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010.

Both products boast an advanced technology which is based on a host intrusion system in the control module which recognises an unknown piece of malware code and assigns it a security rating. And both were developed to work well alongside Microsoft Windows operating system Vista.

They also feature a unique technology called ‘sandbox’, which allows a user to run a dedicated and secure runtime environment.

This is a clever strategy for running new software in effectively an isolated environment which means that should it contain hidden and malicious viruses, will protect the computer’s central operating system. Web surfing actioned within this safe environment will be shown by a green border, which tells the user they are with the protected zone.

Kaspersky also claim that they have improved their security network. When the programme is run, it is checked against a Kaspersky white list on their servers. This checks out the programmes threat level and it is assigned a rating in terms of security.

Kaspersky Chief Executive Officer Eugene Kaspersky, said:

“It’s not only the very latest innovative technologies such as the ‘sandbox’ and the Safe Run option that set the new versions of our personal products apart but also the highly intuitive and user-friendly interface.

“Now, configuring a computer security system poses no problems for novice users, while professionals have a lot more functions at their disposal that are more clearly and logically structured. Our aim is that all types of computer users enjoy a safer place on the internet.”

Guest Article by Neil Camp