F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus(TM)
Airscanner® AntiVirus for Windows
Mobile
Symantec Mobile AntiVirus for Windows
Mobile
Trend Micro Mobile Security
Support for your device. You have
to check that any software supports the operating
system and device you want to protect. For instance,
most antivirus vendors are updating their products
to cover Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0 —but, be
sure to verify before you buy.
Easy-to-use. If it isn't easy, let's
be honest, you're not going to do it. Not only must
the installation be easy and foolproof; but the interface
I use day-to-day needs to be clear and useful.
Automatic, over-the-air (OTA) updates.
Antivirus vendors constantly update their products
to recognize new threats, and over-the-air is the
best way to deliver those updates. If you have to
wait until you synchronize to receive updates, you
could be going outside wearing yesterday's virus protection.
Real-time virus scanning. This may
slow your device a little, but this is the best form
of protection. Antivirus software should examine all
attachments for viruses.
Intrusion detection. When you set
up a Windows Mobile 5.0 device, you'll find that Bluetooth
and Wi-Fi are "OFF" by default. If you have
an earlier version of Windows Mobile operating system,
check the Help files on your device or contact your
device provider for instructions on how to turn off
these services. In either case, read about how to
activate them safely. Then, it isn't as crucial to
have intrusion detection.
Support for you. When I have a security-related
question, I want a fast answer. My company is intentionally
small, and we don't have an in-house support staff.
So, the type of support that a vendor offers is often
a deciding factor on whether I'll buy or not. Besides
an easy-to-use Web knowledge base, I want rapid-response
e-mail, live chat, and phone support.
