Best Free Trial Security Software - Comparisons
#1 Secure IT - Encryption Software                                              
Review date:01.20.2010

Description:

Secure IT is the simplest and easiest way to secure and protect data. It uses a 448 bit implementation of the Blowfish algorithm in Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode. Besides, the version 3.1.8 is now compatible with all 32-bit/64-bit versions of the Windows platform.

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Price:

Free Trial $29.95

Main Features:

  • Encrypts files from any application
  • Intuitive interface
  • Ability to make self-extracting email
  • Design simplicity
  • Blowfish encryption
  • Open source secure algorithm

Review:

Best of all, files and folders can be encrypted, decrypted, deleted, shred or a self-decrypting file can be created by selection option from the menu. Besides, the maximum length of a password can be 56 characters.
  • You can encrypt any type of file.
  • Includes a secure file shredder.
  • Offers step-by-step wizards to encrypt.
  • Runs on all versions of Windows.
  • Secure emails.
  • Command line processing.
  • Advanced folder encryption software.
Note: Without your password you cannot access the encrypted contents of your files i.e. if you forget your password, your encrypted files can never be decrypted.
#2 Total Privacy - Internet Cleaner                                             
Review date:01.20.2010

Description:

This software helps protect your privacy by removing the traces of your internet and computer activity. Total Privacy 5.5 now supports cleaning and washing for all the major and most common internet browsers.

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Price:

Free Trial $29.95

Main Features:

  • Over 465 plugins are included
  • Instant Messengers Activity
  • Free Space Cleaner
  • Smart Cookie Keeper
  • Advanced privacy protection tool

Review:

Users can easily choose what details will be washed up for their own privacy. Improve system performance and surf without leaving tracks.
  • It can clean the free space of your hard drive to remove any unsecure.
  • Helps improve and optimize your computers performance.
  • Supports all major browsers.
  • Deletes the cookies.
  • Keep your browsers clean and running smoothly.
Overall, to control and optimize your whole system, not just parts of it, Total Privacy offers you a whole host of useful privacy utilities. Compatible with all recent versions of Windows 7, Vista, XP 2003 and 2000 are all supported.
#3 Identity Finder - Protect Personal Information                     
Review date:01.18.2010

Description:

Most people are unaware of the amount of sensitive information stored on their computer. The program helps you prevent identity theft by finding private information on your computer. It will take you step-by-step through your results and help you choose the best actions to protect your identity.

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Price:

Free Trial $49.95

Software Summary:

The files will be secured with the method you choose. Permanently remove the identity match information from the text file.


Main Features:

  • Offers to schedule a regular scan
  • Saving and generating reports
  • Centralized monitoring and analysis (Enterprise edition)
  • Registry scan may crash

Review:

Version 3.6 includes added ability to make network connections inline.
  • You can secure your sensitive data by permanently shredding the items you don’t need.
  • It searches your entire computer.
  • Encrypt or securely delete sensitive data.
  • Create Web reports.
  • Analyze findings in an easy to use preview window display.
  • Designed for Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Professional
Identity Finder support for the first year is included in the purchase price. Free edition available.

#4 Winlock - Computer Access Control                                        
Review date:05.15.2009

Description:

This utility allows you to restrict your users from accessing important system resources. The software also lets you schedule the computer to shut down in a period of time or at a certain time.

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Price:

Free Trial $21.95

Software Summary:

You can create different protection models for each user account.


Main Features:

  • Internet-related restrictions
  • Built-in file encryptor
  • Block desktop
  • Disable control panel

Review:

Protected files cannot be decrypted without the correct password. File size: 3.6MB and version 5.02 minor changes and bugfixes.
  • It allows you to control access to your computer and files.
  • Graphical user interface provides information about remote clients and security restrictions.
  • Ability to lock unlimited number of files.
On top of that, this security tool runs from the system tray and requires a password to gain access to the available settings.
Trial limitations: some features disabled.
#5 Password Policy Enforcer - Protect Active Directory             
Review date:05.11.2009

Description:

Password Policy Enforcer helps you to secure your network by ensuring that users choose strong passwords. Moreover, it contains step-by-step instructions to help you quickly install, configure, and evaluate PPE.

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Price:

Free Trial $230.00

Main Features:

  • Multiple password policies
  • Advanced dictionary rule
  • Controlled password expiry

Review:

Manual installation is recommended for small networks with up to five domain controllers.
  • It checks every new password for compliance with the policy..
  • It displays a customizable password policy message alert.
  • Completely integrates into the Microsoft management console.
  • Integrated policy testing included.
Overall, the program will not enforce a password policy. Users can still change their password, and will only need
to comply with the Windows password policy rules.
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