What is the Major Pros and Cons of AVG Antivirus

AVG uses more of your computer's resources than other antivirus programs, and it doesn't have advanced features like a personal firewall or safe banking tools. However, it's a good free option that protects your computer from ransomware and other internet threats.

There are some advantages and disadvantages of AVG 

Hardware Tokens-Hardware Tokens authenticate users on the basis that only the Token assigned to the user could have generated the pseudo-random number or code response keyed in by the user.

Advantages: More secure to use than user ID or passwords. Enhance the image of the organization by securing user credentials more effectively.

Disadvantage: Involves additional costs, such as the cost of the token and any replacement fees. Users always need to carry the token with them.

Software Tokens- software token is a type of two-factor authenticate security device that may be used to authorize the use of computer services. Software tokens are stored on a general-purpose electronic device such as a desktop computer, laptop, PDA, or mobile phone. This is in contrast to hardware token, where the credentials are stored on a dedicated hardware device.

Advantage: No need to carry any extra hardware or device. It is more secure to use than a user ID or password and can coexist with both.

Disadvantage: Requires some amount of user training, Deployment needs a controlled environment.

Out-of-band Authentication-is the use of two separate networks working simultaneously to authenticate a user.

Advantages: Can act as an additional layer of security. Can be integrated to the user’s choice.

Disadvantages: Recurring expense of SMS or telephone calls. Limited coverage and low security.

Digital Certificates on Smart Cards and USB Tokens-This allows you to take your certificate with you and use it on any PC which has the relevant software installed.

Advantages: More secure to use than the normal user ID or password, A third-party certifying authority authenticates and distributes the digital certificates, thus helping to increase user trust.

Disadvantages: Requires users to carry an additional smart card reading device or USB so that they can log in. Involves additional cost, such as the certifying authority’s subscription cost for issuing the digital certificates.

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