Panda Security has announced and released the open beta for Panda Global Protection 2013, which is the company’s comprehensive solution for protecting the information and digital life of home computer users. Interested testers can grab the beta for free. Panda Global Protection 2013 has a highly effective antivirus engine, a firewall for WiFi security, Panda USB Vaccine to prevent USB drives from spreading malware or viruses, information filters to keep personal data safe, a backup and system recovery, and a PC performance tuning ability. Best of all, it works on Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Those who participate in the beta program will get 50% off when the product gets released and active beta testers can win a $200 Amazon gift card.