Norton Internet Security 2000 2.0 offers total Internet protection for PC users
AUCKLAND -- July 13, 2000 - - Symantec New Zealand has announced Norton
Internet Security 2000 2.0 and Family Edition - the industry's first fully
integrated personal Internet security suites designed for consumers. Norton
Internet Security 2000 2.0 and Family Edition provides Windows 95/98 and
Windows NT/2000 users with essential Internet protection in one complete,
easy-to-use security and privacy suite to defend against malicious hackers,
privacy intrusions and viruses. Further the Family Edition features a
powerful parental control capability allowing parents to limit childrens'
access to inappropriate Internet content.
FAST FACTS
Norton Internet Security 2000 2.0:
- Provides essential Internet security for home PCs in one complete
suite;
- Features Norton Personal Firewall to alert users to attempted
intrusions and block against Internet threats;
- Keeps personal information private, controls Internet 'cookies' and
blocks banner ads;
- Offers Norton AntiVirus, the leading anti-virus solution.
Norton Internet Security 2000 Family Edition:
Includes all features of Norton Internet Security 2000 plus;
- Adds parental control capabilities;
- Allows parents to control websites children visit and information
they access;
- Allows configured Internet access levels for each member of the
household.
"The Internet offers both adults and children a universe of information. At
the same time, Internet access also exposes PC users to potential hackers,
damaging viruses and privacy threats," said Richard Batchelar, Country
Manager, Symantec New Zealand. "A totally comprehensive, integrated Internet
security solution, Norton Internet Security 2000 enables home PC users to
get the most out of the Internet - safely, reliably and with total peace of
mind."
Norton Internet Security 2000 2.0
Norton Internet Security 2000 is the first product to include the security
capabilities that home PC users require in a single, integrated suite. The
product features a fully integrated version of Norton Personal Firewall 2000
to prevent hacking attacks and alert users to both unauthorised connections
and attempted intrusions. The firewall provides protection from the most
common hacking threats, right out of the box, with no configuration
required. Norton Internet Security 2000 also includes Norton Privacy
Control, allowing users to avoid cookies from tracking their movements on
the Internet and stop sensitive information from being sent to websites
without the users knowledge.
Norton AntiVirus software included in the Norton Internet Security 2000
suite, guards against viruses, worms, malicious Java applets, ActiveX code
and other Internet threats. Norton Internet Security 2000 efficiently
provides essential Internet protection for home PCs, with a complete,
integrated, privacy suite.
Norton Internet Security 2000 Family Edition
Norton Internet Security 2000 Family Edition features all the capabilities
of Norton Internet Security 2000 2.0 with the addition of parental control
capabilities to limit childrens' access to inappropriate web content and
protect confidential family information. This component enables parents to
control the websites each member of the household has access to and can
prevent children from sending confidential family information, such as
credit card and phone numbers to unsecured websites.
Norton Internet Security 2000 Family Edition also includes a list of
categorised sites, allowing parents to easily block childrens' access to any
site on the list. Norton Internet Security 2000 Family Edition also
provides the tools to easily configure different Internet access levels for
each member of the household with two approaches that suit different ages.
For example, parents may want a more protected approach for younger children
and choose to limit their child's surfing experiences to a couple of
specific websites only. For teenagers, parents may want to restrict access
to categories of websites that are not appropriate.
Continuing to protect new threats
Both Norton Internet Security 2000 2.0 and Family Editions provide ongoing
protection from viruses, hacking attacks and inappropriate web content.
Norton Internet Security 2000 2.0 includes one year of free virus and
firewall protection updates to continuously keep users protected from the
latest Internet security threats via LiveUpdate.
The Family Edition not only includes virus and firewall protection updates,
it includes one year of web filtering list updates, helping parents to
monitor childrens' Internet usage and protect them from the increasing
inappropriate Internet content.
Pricing and Availability
Norton Internet Security 2000 2.0 is priced at $168 (inc. gst), $149 (exc.
gst) and Norton Internet Security 2000 2.0 Family Edition is priced at $190
(inc. gst), $169 (exc. gst). Both products are available now from local
resellers.
About Symantec
Symantec, a world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad
range of content and network security solutions to individuals and
enterprises. The company is a leading provider of virus protection, risk
management, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management and
mobile code detection technologies to customers. Headquartered in Cupertino,
Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in more than 33 countries
including New Zealand. Symantec is represented in New Zealand by Auckland
based distributors SealCorp and Tech Pacific.
For further press information please view http://www.symantec.co.nz/
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