Access important features from your Norton product main window on Mac

Ensure your device is protected and fix issues if your computer is at risk or needs attention.

• Scans

  Check for threats on your Mac by running one of the 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 detected in real-time. 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.

Your Norton product monitors your system performance. If it detects an increase in system resources used by any program or process, it notifies you with performance alerts.

Using File Cleanup and Startup Manager, you can maximize the speed of your computer and improve overall performance.

• 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.

The Norton VPN feature on your Norton device security product helps keep you safe while you surf the web. It prevents your online activity from being tracked by 3rd party trackers, including ISPs, or the websites that you visit, giving you private internet access. It also helps in blocking ad trackers by intercepting cookies and removing your identifying information. For more information, read Learn more about Norton VPN on Mac.

Identity is a feature that monitors your personal information on the dark web and notifies you if your personal information is detected.

This feature is available only for users subscribed to Norton 360 plans that include Dark Web Monitoring* or Norton 360 subscription that includes LifeLock** Identity Theft Protection. This feature is not available in all countries.

*Dark Web Monitoring within Norton 360 plans defaults to monitoring your email address and begins immediately. Sign into your account to enter additional information for monitoring purposes.

**LifeLock does not monitor all transactions at all businesses.

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. For more information, read Learn more about configuring Norton device security advanced settings on Mac.