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Kaspersky Total Security pros and cons

Vendor: Kaspersky
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Kaspersky Total Security is recognized for its stability and provides effective data protection and security.
The software is renowned for its efficient threat detection, including malware and viruses, with continuous updates for comprehensive safety.
Kaspersky Total Security offers advanced features such as IDS, IPS, antispam, and firewall for a complete security package.
The solution is lightweight, ensuring it doesn't slow down Windows systems, and provides excellent return on investment for business users.
It is praised for quick and effective scanning capabilities, ensuring fast detection and rectification of threats.

CONS

Enhancing encryption code, particularly against ransomware, would be beneficial.
Users face challenges when renewing a license; it could be more straightforward.
Pricing could be more competitive to make it more accessible.
Resource usage is high, which can burden devices.
Incident response times need improvement.
 

Kaspersky Total Security Pros review quotes

SR
Subject Matter Expert at Cyprobes
Aug 16, 2023
I find the solution to be very stable in terms of security and protection of the data.
Taha Khaleel - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Operations Officer at PRO-VISION
Sep 1, 2023
Kaspersky is reliable because it checks everything before I want to log in.
Michael GEgziabher - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at Bank of Abyssinia
Sep 12, 2023
Kaspersky Total Security is a stable solution...Kaspersky Total Security is a scalable solution.
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MOHAMEDTRABELSI - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior infrastructure engineer at Cubic Information Systems
Sep 26, 2023
It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution.
PRANABESH BHAUMIK - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Conacent Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 27, 2023
The solution is useful for protecting laptops.
OY
System admin at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Sep 29, 2023
I installed Kaspersky for protection if there is a virus on my computer
LawrenceKwaghga - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Director, Research at NACA
Oct 11, 2023
It is a stable product.
WaleedKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
IT manager at ARAR Innovations
Oct 25, 2023
It automatically identifies potential threats in emails, websites, and documents, swiftly blocking or quarantining anything harmful to prevent any damage or infection to my system.
Ahmed Hesham - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at Raya Integration
Nov 6, 2023
Kaspersky Total Security is a light agent.
Mustapha Sedki Ben Romdhane - PeerSpot reviewer
Sourcing Purchasing Manager at Nexans autoelectric GmbH
Nov 6, 2023
The solution is efficient.
 

Kaspersky Total Security Cons review quotes

SR
Subject Matter Expert at Cyprobes
Aug 16, 2023
Enhancing the encryption code, particularly in relation to ransomware would be a great addition for future use.
Taha Khaleel - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Operations Officer at PRO-VISION
Sep 1, 2023
When you get the license number, there isn't a clear section in the program's interface that leads you to renew your license. You have to look and search a lot about it.
Michael GEgziabher - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at Bank of Abyssinia
Sep 12, 2023
Kaspersky Total Security's configuration part is complex.
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MOHAMEDTRABELSI - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior infrastructure engineer at Cubic Information Systems
Sep 26, 2023
Anti-malware and anti-phishing policies in the solution are areas with certain shortcomings where improvements are required.
PRANABESH BHAUMIK - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Conacent Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 27, 2023
The tool could be cheaper.
OY
System admin at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Sep 29, 2023
The stability could be improved.
LawrenceKwaghga - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Director, Research at NACA
Oct 11, 2023
There could be an option to upgrade the license online without necessarily installing it physically in the system.
WaleedKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
IT manager at ARAR Innovations
Oct 25, 2023
There is room for improving security.
Ahmed Hesham - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at Raya Integration
Nov 6, 2023
The solution’s stability could be improved
Mustapha Sedki Ben Romdhane - PeerSpot reviewer
Sourcing Purchasing Manager at Nexans autoelectric GmbH
Nov 6, 2023
The authorization process could be faster.