Overview

Norton Internet Security is a software utility that protects computers from malware and Internet attacks. Similar to Norton AntiVirus, Norton Internet Security guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious threats. It extends the features of Norton AntiVirus software to include multi-layer protection for local computers, home networks, and Internet traffic. These additional features enable users to securely operate their personal home networks, block unwanted access to personal computers, safely store personal information, and analyze Internet traffic in real-time. Internet Security includes one year of protection for up to three home computers.

User Interface

The Internet Security interface is designed to help users easily manage their computers' security. Several different sections allow usesrs to customize scanning options, examine performance metrics, and evaluate the security of Web browsing and local applications.

Capabilities

Norton Internet Security provides a "System Insight" perspective, which gives detailed graphs of real-time computer statistics. Users can view active process and system resource statistics, such as CPU and memory usage. This interface allows users to analyze timelines of software installations, virus definitions updates, and system vulnerability levels. Additionally, application settings can be modified to improve the computer's performance.

Another Internet Security feature is "Safe Web," which protects users while on the Internet. Safe Web flags search engine results in Web browsers with green, yellow, or red icons to help identify problem websites. It prevents users from accessing phishing websites by using intelligent filtering based on Symantec's online repository of known malicious sites. Safe Web also protects users from downloading malicious files and fills out online forms with personal information stored in Norton's encrypted system. This prevents keyloggers from gaining access to sensitive data.

User Community

The Internet Security community includes a wide variety of PC users, but is primarily used in personal home network environments. Internet Security enables home users to extend the security of their local home computers to small household networks since the license supports up to three household computers. A growing community of participants are active in developing Norton’s online knowledge base, which helps Internet Security users identify problem websites and prevent harmful downloads.

Screenshots:

Home	LiveUpdate	Norton Insight
Performance	Scan Settings	Safe Surfing

Features:

• Multi-layer protection for personal computers and home networks
• Safe Web real-time online content analysis and warning system
• Up-to-the minute protection through automatic LiveUpdate service
• Detailed graphical analysis of system performance and history
• Protection of sensitive personal information
• License for up to three home computers

System Requirements:

Mac OS

• Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
• PowerPC or Intel Core processor
• 512MB RAM
• 250MB free disk apce
• CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive
• Internet connection for LiveUpdate

Windows

• Windows XP with SP2, Vista, 7
• 300MHz processor
• 256MB of RAM (512MB RAM for Recovery Tool)
• 300MB free disk space
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
• Browser Support: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or later
• AntiSpam Support: Microsoft Outlook 2002 or later, Outlook Express 6.0 or later, Windows Mail