Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 NIS2005 User Manual

Feature summary
Security protection features

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Security protection features

Norton Internet Security includes a suite of security tools 
that help keep your computer safe from security threats 
and privacy intrusions. 

Security protection features include:

Personal Firewall

Protects your computer from Internet attacks, dangerous 
Web content, port scans, and other suspicious behavior. 

Intrusion 
Detection

Scans each piece of information that enters and exits 
your computer and automatically blocks any Internet 
attacks. 

Outbreak Alert

Notifies you of security threats affecting Internet users 
worldwide and recommends actions to ensure that you 
are protected.

Network Detector

Lets you customize security settings for different 
networks. This makes it easy for mobile users who 
connect to the Internet from the road to stay protected at 
all times.

Internet Explorer 
toolbar

Lets you customize security settings for individual Web 
sites without leaving your browser.

Privacy Control

Gives you several levels of control over the kind of 
information that users can send via the Web, email, and 
instant messenger programs. 

Alert Assistant

Helps you understand security issues, suggests how you 
can resolve problems, and advises you on avoiding 
future security problems.

Parental Control

Lets parents choose the Web sites and newsgroups that 
their children can visit and the types of Internet 
programs that children can use.

Password 
protection

Protects Norton Internet Security options from 
unauthorized changes.

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