Security software is a generic term referring to any computer program or library whose purpose is to (help) secure a computer system or computer network.
- Antivirus software
- Cryptographic software
- Firewall
- Spyware remover
- Any Operating system security feature
Top Security Software Companies by Market Cap
As of 22 April 2009, the top companies by market capitalization in the Security Software industry are given below.[1]
Company | Exchange | Ticker | Cap |
Symantec | NASDAQ | SYMC | 14.2B |
McAfee Inc | NYSE | MFE | 5.63B |
Check Point Software Technologies | NASDAQ | CHKP | 5.24B |
Novell | NASDAQ | NOVL | 1.32B |
AsiaInfo Holdings | NASDAQ | ASIA | 767M |
Sourcefire | NASDAQ | FIRE | 272M |
VASCO Data Security International | NASDAQ | VDSI | 248M |
References
- ^ Security Software Industry Page, Wikinvest