Bitdefender vs Zone Alarm 2019

Maggie Lawrance Cybersecurity expert

Strong antivirus software should provide two things: advanced malware protection and a broad range of cybersecurity features. Both Bitdefender and Zone Alarm use the latest in signature and heuristic scans to provide security against known and unknown malware attacks. They also address a range of different potential threats, although they do it in very different ways.

Bitdefender, available for multiple operating systems, protects numerous vulnerability points within your system. The hardware scans will check any USB devices to ensure no cross infections occur. It secures the log-in process by offering a virtual keyboard to avoid keyloggers and an encrypted password manager. The Webcam Shield protects your video stream from hackers and a Safe File Vault keeps your important documents safe from ransomware. The SafePay browser is designed specifically to secure your bank details when paying online.

While Zone Alarm is only available for Windows, it offers an impressive range of additional security that makes it worthwhile. The auto-sandboxing technology launches all files in a virtual environment to test them for problems, quarantining them if any threat is detected. The software also scans during the boot stages, which is rare for antivirus providers. The advanced firewall works two-ways, and will even identify tricks commonly used to bypass this type of security. Plus, you get wireless network security that will update the firewall according to the current risk factor. Finally, all users receive an anti-phishing chrome extension, anti-keylogger protocols, 5GB of online backup, and a \"Find My Laptop\" feature should your device get lost or stolen.