Windows Vista will have robust built-in security features when released early next year, according to a new report that says the platform upgrade will be good news for PC users, but could spell trouble for the PC security software industry. The Yankee Group said the security features Microsoft is building into Vista will largely eliminate the need for PCs to run separate anti-spyware or firewall software. The firm says that could lead to turmoil in what is currently a US$3.6 billion market for Windows-related security products.
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Report: Vista May Eliminate Need for Some Security Software
Posted by: Keith Regan May 9, 2006 11:40 AMWindows Vista will have robust built-in security features when released early next year, according to a new report that says the platform upgrade will be good news for PC users, but could spell trouble for the PC security software industry. The Yankee Group said the security features Microsoft is building into Vista will largely eliminate the need for PCs to run separate anti-spyware or firewall software. The firm says that could lead to turmoil in what is currently a US$3.6 billion market for Windows-related security products.