[OPLINTECH] Antivirus Solutions

[Paula Dayhoff]

We purchased Symantec Client Security a few years ago for our consortium, and we then upgraded to the Symantec Endpoint Protection product.  We will also be weighing alternatives toward year's end since I believe we have been somewhat disappointed in the product, and I would have to site the hogging of resources as a real concern.  Appreciate the alternatives being suggested.

Paula Dayhoff, MCSE W2000/NT4, Security+, CDIA+
Assistant Systems Administrator
Central Library Consortium
122 East Columbus St.
P.O. Box 269
Lithopolis, OH  43136
614-837-8533 x112
pdayhoff at clcohio.org<mailto:pdayhoff at clcohio.org>


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From: oplintech-bounces at oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-bounces at oplin.org] On Behalf Of Josh Proffit
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:38 AM
To: Amy Wilson; oplintech at oplin.org
Subject: Re: [OPLINTECH] Antivirus Solutions

We used Symantec for years but we eventually made the move to Grisoft's AVG last year. It was much cheaper and, in my opinion, a whole lot better at catching viruses than Symantec. I'm not bashing Symantec in any way, I used to swear by them. However, over the years Symantec has become more and more of a resource hog and seemingly more things would slip through undetected. AVG has simply proven more effective.

Joshua Proffit
Head of Automated Services
Licking County Library
101 West Main Street
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-5586
jproffit at lickingcountylibrary.info<mailto:jproffit at lickingcountylibrary.info>
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From: oplintech-bounces at oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-bounces at oplin.org] On Behalf Of Amy Wilson
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:27 AM
To: oplintech at oplin.org
Subject: [OPLINTECH] Antivirus Solutions

Was curious what software other libraries are using for Antivirus or security software.  Specifically has anyone used Sophos and what did you think of the product.  Feel free to respond to me off list if desired.  Currently we use Symantec Endpoint Protection and are weighing alternatives.

Thanks for your help,

Amy Wilson
Network Administrator
Rocky River Public Library
440-895-3764

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