Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Security Essentials is a free system protection software to give protection against viruses, malware. trojans, worms and spyware. It provides real-time protection for your home or small business workstations.  

It is available for small businesses with up to 10 workstations. Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly in the background. You’ll only be alerted when there are specific actions to take.

Microsoft Security Essentials helps keep your PCs safe without getting in your way or making you worry:

• Real-time protection
• System scanning
• System cleaning
• Windows Firewall integration
• Dynamic signature service
• Rootkit protection
• Protection against real threats, not good software
• Network inspection system

 As of October 2011, Microsoft announced a beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials 2012 and delivered to participants. The company plans to include the following enhancements with the update:

• Enhanced protection through automatic malware remediation - The Beta will clean high-impact malware infections automatically, with no required user interaction.
• Enhanced performance - The Beta includes many performance improvements to make sure your PC performance isn’t negatively impacted.
• Simplified UI - Simplified UI makes Microsoft Security Essentials Beta easier to use.
• New and improved protection engine - The updated engine offers enhanced detection and cleanup capabilities.