Hi, just finished reading all of this thread; you want me to give up my PC Peanuts Blanket - anti-virus programs, anti-malware programs, and my firewall programs?
All of them; which, in my case would be to discontinue Norton's 360.
I currently have the latest version and a subscription for another full year; and, it will transfer to a Mac version. I have never had a problem with Norton's 360 on my PCs; I do not experience any loss from its running in the background. Also never measured, i.e., did speed tests.
If I never had a problem with it on a 7200 rpm; I can't image I would experience a problem running two SSDs.
Having said that, I am making the switch; I am not married to Norton's
My summary of what everyone has said is definitely have ClamXav in your system and run it either periodically or on a schedule to scan your system for malware.
Of the myriad of programs available to the public, if you get it from the Apple Store, at least it has been tested etc.
EST Cybersecurity, $40, 4* - 12 reviews, is sold by the Apple Store. Is that the same as an Apple Endorsement?
VirusBarrier X6, 1yr - $50/3yr - $100 and covers 2 Macs. My senior memory is that Randy is running this software; no problems.
To those of you who believe nothing is necessary other than vigilance, since we never know when the idiot out there is going to finally write something that is going to screw the pooch,
$33/yr with VB seems like cheap insurance for two machines!?
As always, all thoughts appreciated.