Important change of approach in Symantec: Norton Security unifies all of your devices from PC to tablet and smartphone into a single product, with the optional accessory backup service also via the cloud. In a world that is increasingly moving towards mobile devices, Symantec is a clear need to educate the general public towards awareness that tablets and smartphones may be subject to security attacks.
What is a consolidated approach to security in the PC industry must become a reality for the world of mobile devices, in this sense, subject to the same limits of the world of personal computers.
According to the Symantec Internet Security and Threat Report 2014, targeted attacks to personal data have increased by 91 per cent and more than 550 million identities were stolen last year. It clear that the tools for this type of activity cannot be considered the only PC: it is also clear that the mobile systems, in this most Android and iOS, are an increasingly common target and vulnerable to these kinds of initiatives. From this the need to provide adequate means of protection, which identifies Symantec in its Norton Security package officially unveiled today.
Norton Security introduces a radical simplification in delivering Symantec Protection : 9 pass from previous software in a single product, offered in standard declination (Norton Security) or combined with a backup system (Norton Security with Backup).
These products integrate within itself all the safety devices of Norton can therefore be installed on all devices in possession with Discriminant choose whether or not to combine the functionality of backup and verify the number of devices, including PCs, tablets and smartphones interested from protection.
An approach of this type simplifies the management by the user: it is Norton Security laying down individually the level of protection and accessory functionalities specific to the type of device on which the software is installed automated type, selecting what to activate a function the types of device and operating system were paired together.
Norton Security is compatible with PC systems based on the Windows operating system since Windows XP with Service Pack 3 installed to the most-recent Windows 8.1. In addition to these the software is compatible with the operating system Android and iOS with that, but for the moment, it is not yet implemented support for the Windows Phone operating system.
When you purchase a copy of Norton 2014 provides a license key, which must be matched to your Norton Account adjustable for free from the company’s website. Through the web interface you can manage from any of our devices are covered by the protection software among smartphones, tablets and PCs; You cannot move a license from one device to another, useful for example, when you replace a device with a new one to replace it and want to continue to use their license with the new product.
These are some of the main changes implemented in Norton by Symantec Security :
- Performance and security best in its class in three different tests conducted by third parties in September 2014, Norton Security is not only the security product faster, but has also scored 100 per cent in the ” time-to-protect ” blocking the first day all malware attacks, as well as having obtained has achieved 100 per cent ” vulnerability protection “.
- Norton Security is based on patented innovations such as Insight, SONAR and threat monitoring with aggressive threat detection techniques that allow you to identify even the most resistant. The technologies SafeWeb, Scam Insight, Download Insight and Anti-phishing share information with each other to determine if a website is being used as part of a new social attack.
- Norton Security has been designed from scratch to make it easier than ever for consumers to obtain and maintain their protection through a simple cloud-based management portal. The updated user interface of the portal makes it easier for people to extend protection to new devices, view your protection status, and even manage your subscription details.
- Identity Safe can remember, securely and automatically username and password. With the increase in the number of stolen passwords and the consequent violation of devices and information, Identity Safe can help you protect your username and password so that they cannot be lost or stolen.
- Norton Mobile Insight, a tool of the intelligence owner, analyzes over 200 app stores globally to determine and provide an analysis of the dynamic behavior of the app. Helps protect against apps that allow the leakage of personal information or content from the device, which modify the settings, insert ads in the notification bar and require a high use of battery or data. With this information, consumers have more guidance on what personal information is collected and why the cost of the data plan may increase.