Kaspersky Internet Security (often referred to as KIS) is an internet security suite developed by Kaspersky Lab. It is designed for computers running Microsoft Windows.

Kaspersky Internet Security supports the detection and removal of most forms of malware, as well as protection against spam, hackers, phishing attacks and data leaks.

Features

Kaspersky Internet Security includes all the components of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, as well as some extra ones. The application features real-time protection, detection and removal of viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, adware and keyloggers, as well as detection and removal of rootkits. KIS also includes a personal firewall, parental control and spam and phishing protection. In addition, it features automatic update and a tool for creating rescue disks, as well as prevents itself from being disabled without user permission.

According to Anti-Malware Test Lab, Kaspersky Internet Security has the best real-time protection and self-defense capability of solutions tested. It is known for having a high detection rate (as shown with tests by AV Comparatives , AV Test, Virus Info and Virus Bulletin), mainly due to its fast response rate (on average, an update is delivered around 0 to 2 hours after malware outbreak) and built-in heuristics technology. Also, according to Matousec Transparent Security, a company dedicated to the testing of firewalls, Kaspersky Internet Security has one of the best firewalls of all internet security suites tested.

Kaspersky Internet Security has won numerous awards from respected IT Journals, such as PC Authority, PC World, PC Professional, PC Pro, Computer Shopper and Computerbild. It is also the winner of many editor's choice of websites like CNET and Softpedia.

Limitations

Kaspersky Internet Security 7, like many of its competitors, is incompatible with a number of other security applications (the full list can be found here).

System requirements

A DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive, Internet Explorer 5.5 or above and Windows Installer 2.0 or above are also required for the installation of Kaspersky Internet Security.