Applicable for: Mac
The default device security settings provide comprehensive protection for your computer. You do not need to change the settings unless there is a specific need.
If you want to adjust the settings, you can access most of the features from the Settings window. You can use the slider to turn on or turn off a feature. You can change the product's settings to fit your work environment.
Click on any of the tab options below to learn more about configuring Norton device security advanced settings:
Scans
Check for threats on your Mac by running preset scans. You can also create, schedule, and run custom scans. For more information, see Learn more about Norton Scans on Mac
Antivirus
Works to prevent viruses and malware from getting to your Mac. It helps prevent malware from harming your Mac if it’s detected. For more information, see Manage Norton Real-Time Protection settings on Mac
LiveUpdate
Check that you have the latest protection from threats as well as feature and performance enhancements. It helps download and install updates to your virus definitions and Norton application. For more information, read Run LiveUpdate to keep your Norton product up to date on your Mac.
Smart Firewall
Traffic monitor previews what applications are using the internet and how much data is being used. Smart Firewall lets you configure the firewall rules for the different applications that run on your Mac. For more information, see Learn more about Norton Smart Firewall on Mac.
Intrusion Prevention
Intrusion Prevention helps you detect and prevent intrusions through the Internet. Intrusion Prevention provides information about the susceptibility of the programs that may be on your Mac against malicious attacks. For more information, read Learn more about Norton Intrusion Prevention on Mac.
Safe Web
Safe Web is designed to proactively check and block online threats and malware from being downloaded as you browse the Internet. For more information, read Learn more about Norton Safe Web on Mac.
Security History
Lets you monitor virus detections, virus scans, LiveUpdate, and other tasks that your Norton product performs. For more information, read Learn more about Security History on Mac.
Quarantine
Suspicious or dangerous files your Norton product detects during scans are locked away in Quarantine, where they can’t do any harm. For more information, read Learn more about Quarantine on Mac.
Browser Extensions
You can install Norton Browser extensions on Mac to make your browsing safe. For more information, read Install Norton Browser Extensions to secure your browsing experience on Mac.
File Cleanup
File Cleanup removes many types of junk files, and other clutters that can slow down your Mac. For more information, read Learn more about Norton File Cleanup on Mac.
Startup Manager
Helps get your Mac started faster by enabling you to select which applications launch automatically when your Mac is turned on. For more information, read Disable startup applications using Norton Startup Manager to speed up your Mac startup time .
Show Norton icon in menu bar
Enable or disable the slider to include or exclude the Norton icon in menu bar.
Open Norton when my computer starts up
Enable or disable the slider to launch Norton when you boot up your Mac.
Disable notifications when in Focus mode
Enable this option to stop your Norton product from sending alert messages and suspend background tasks in focus mode.
Disable notifications when in full screen mode
Enable this option to stop your Norton product sending alert messages and suspend background tasks when you perform important tasks, watch movies, or play games in full-screen mode.
Report a problem
Send errors and bugs to the Norton support team. For more information, read Report a problem if your Norton product encounters an error on your Mac.
Help and FAQ
Helps check Norton support pages for help using the application.
Community Forum
Helps view the support forum in your browser or share an issue.
Norton Community Watch
Enable this option to allow users to help improve the identification and reduce the time to deliver protection against new security threats. The program collects selected security and application data and submits the data to Norton for analysis to identify new threats and their sources.
Share app-usage data
Helps check Norton support pages for help using the application.
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