Symantec 11022527 Computer Accessories User Manual


 
scantimewhichslowsdownthenetworkspeedofyour
computer. You can reduce the scan time and improve
the network speed of your computer by excluding the
trusted devices from Intrusion Prevention scanning.
If you are sure that a device on your network is safe,
youusetheEditDeviceTrustLevelwindowtochange
thetrustlevelofthedevicetoFullTrust.Youcanthen
selecttheExcludefromIPSscanningoptionto exclude
these trusteddevices from IntrusionPrevention scan.
Intrusion Prevention relies on an extensive list of
attack signatures to detect and block suspicious
network activity. Norton 360 runs LiveUpdate
automatically tokeep yourlist ofattack signaturesup
to date. If you do not use Automatic LiveUpdate, you
should manually run LiveUpdate once a week.
Turning off or turning on Intrusion Prevention
notifications
You can choose whether you want to receive
notifications when Intrusion Prevention blocks
suspected attacks. Whether or not you receive
notifications, Intrusion Prevention activities are
recorded in Security History. The Security History
entries include information about the attacking
computer and information about the attack.
You can choose whether you want to receive
notifications when Intrusion Prevention blocks
suspected attacks based on a particular signature.
ToturnofforturnonIntrusionPreventionnotifications
1
In the Norton 360 main window, click Settings.
2
In the Settings window, under DetailedSettings,
click Firewall.
261Keeping secure onthe Internet
About Intrusion Prevention