Cloud anti-virus and satellite connection

Would there be any performance issues when using a cloud anti-virus over a high latency satellite connection? My pings are in the 1600ms range.

Also I have a bandwidth restriction. Would there be additional bandwidth used compared to a traditional anti-virus?

 

I'm a certified WildBlue installer (among other things) and you have nothing to be concerned about.

 

I have a 3000 MB per 30 days upload limit and a 12,000 MB download limit. I like to keep unnecessary traffic to a minimum so as to avoid going over the limit.

Not knowing how files are checked I wasn’t sure if a cloud anti-virus would add to the latency a great deal or not. I am a satisfied WildBlue customer but latency really is an issue when using https due to the handshaking going on.

If EliteKiller put his stamp of approval on it, being a WildBlue installer, that’s good enough for me.

 

Then,you'd better not use such antivirus software . Take some that doesn't work that way , updates max. 3-4 times a day and protect yourself using other measures.

 

I hate ISP's with all these bw restrictions. I just got a restriction last year and it sucks.

 

Is there no flat rate available in the US? I can't believe it

 

Not for residential satellite-delivered internet. Both Hughesnet and WildBlue FAP their customers.

 

Where I live satellite is the only choice other than dial-up. DSL is available 3 miles away. Hopefully it will make its way out here soon.

I'm giving Panda Cloud a try for now and will see how it goes.

Thanks to all.

 

Panda Cloud uses about 135kb a day after the first scan. As long as you do not scan daily I can't see how Panda Cloud will use that much data.