{"id":10046,"date":"2015-10-01T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2015-10-01T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com.au\/blog\/?p=10046"},"modified":"2020-02-27T03:59:12","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T16:59:12","slug":"kis-kts-difference-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com.au\/blog\/kis-kts-difference-2016\/10046\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between Kaspersky Lab Products and which one is right for me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are often asked by our customers which one of our products is better \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/advert\/multi-device-security?redef=1&amp;THRU&amp;reseller=gl_KDpost_pro_ona_smm__onl_b2c_kasperskydaily_lnk____kismd___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kaspersky Internet Security<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/advert\/total-security-multi-device?redef=1&amp;THRU&amp;reseller=gl_KDpost_pro_ona_smm__onl_b2c_kasperskydaily_lnk____ktsmd___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kaspersky Total Security<\/a>. To that we often ask \u2013 What are you looking for?<\/p>\n<p>To choose the right product for you, you need to understand your goals most importantly: <em>What exactly you want to protect?<\/em> From there, you will be able to discern which capabilities you need.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/102\/2015\/09\/06024057\/Sher_FB.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10055 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/102\/2015\/09\/06024057\/Sher_FB.png\" alt=\"Sher_FB\" width=\"840\" height=\"840\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kaspersky Total Security and Kaspersky Internet Security have equal level of protection against viruses and threats. The malware signature detection and blocking capabilities are also identical as are the components listed under the \u201cProtection\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p>The difference for Kaspersky Total Security comes via the number of additional capabilities, which are not present in other products from the \u2018home\u2019 portfolio. These features, serve as a means of data protection. To get\u00a0a closer look, let\u2019s dive into some of the inner workings of the product\u2019s key features.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/102\/2015\/10\/06024051\/kts-1-en.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10061 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/102\/2015\/10\/06024051\/kts-1-en.jpg\" alt=\"kts-1-en\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Backing up Your Data<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/11403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data backup<\/a>\u00a0is strongly recommended by security experts for home and corporate users. Hardware is prone to breaking unexpectedly, at the most inconvenient moments \u2013 Windows can make you wonder at times. In order to keep your data safe whenever you restore or update your operating system, all information should be backed up so you can restore the data in case of failure.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">More reason to backup your data: the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ransomware?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ransomware<\/a>, Teslacrypt, is still targeting gamers \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/lKsBp44iMy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/t.co\/lKsBp44iMy<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Kgm0NRitGD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Kgm0NRitGD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/590499033837400064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">April 21, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Of course, you can use a separate external hard drive or transfer all photos onto another computer for this purpose. The Backup feature in Kaspersky Total Security automates this manual task, in accordance with a user-defined schedule.<\/p>\n<p>In order to get enough of storage, you can use a cloud storage service like <a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/11446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dropbox<\/a> or Microsoft\u2019s cloud services. In the event of Windows letting you down, your beloved photos and other files will still be available.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dropbox, G+ Drive &amp; SkyDrive are often used for file sharing but these options aren\u2019t for everyone. Use alternatives: <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/e55UWyiJST\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/t.co\/e55UWyiJST<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/425660204035096576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">January 21, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Kaspersky Total Security can also save them to a <a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/11404#block1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual safe box<\/a>. The files you prefer to secure will be encrypted by a method resistant to hacking and will be decrypted only upon entering a password.<\/p>\n<h3>Speaking of Passwords<\/h3>\n<p>Perhaps one of the most useful features of Kaspersky Total Security is <a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/11409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Password Manager<\/a><u>.<\/u> This feature employs smart algorithms to generate reliable passwords and store login credentials in a database. All passwords are synced to the cloud, so they are available from any device where Password Manager is installed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tip of the Week: Use Password Manager to Log into Websites <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/JxTRTcfY8q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/t.co\/JxTRTcfY8q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/337299423283511297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">May 22, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This software is compatible with iOS, OS X, and Android in addition to Windows. Once a password is added to the database, it is available on any device you use to log in \u2013 a tablet, a smartphone, etc. Note: You must have a user profile on <a href=\"http:\/\/center.kaspersky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">My Kaspersky<\/a> to use Password Manager or remotely manage your devices.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, Kaspersky Total Security is a beefed up version of of Kaspersky Internet Security with a number of useful and user-friendly tools. You can always use whatever tools you are most comfortable for data management and leverage Kaspersky Antivirus to fight malware.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/zdRmt3P0Of\/<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, it is up to you to determine what product fits your needs best. We feel that both Kaspersky <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/advert\/multi-device-security?redef=1&amp;THRU&amp;reseller=gl_KDpost_pro_ona_smm__onl_b2c_kasperskydaily_lnk____kismd___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Internet Security<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/advert\/total-security-multi-device?redef=1&amp;THRU&amp;reseller=gl_KDpost_pro_ona_smm__onl_b2c_kasperskydaily_lnk____ktsmd___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Total Security<\/a> offer great protection for your home usage. We can also promise that both are of supreme quality, as always.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Kaspersky Lab product is best for you? 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