Editing Norton Internet Security (section)

====2002 (4.0, 5.0)====
Version 2002 was announced on August 28, 2001. The ''Family Edition'' was dropped, so parental controls and information filtering were bundled. The installation was noted as quick and simple by both ''PC Magazine'' and [[CNET]]. Installation required a reboot, and afterwards the Security Assistant guides users through a questionnaire to best configure the service. CNET encountered a problem when upgrading from the prior release: customized settings were lost. ''PC Magazine'' found the default settings, aimed at avoiding frequent notifications, were somewhat permissive. [[Windows 95]] support was dropped.<ref>{{cite web|author=Gregg Keizer|title=Norton Internet Security 2002|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-security-and-firewall/norton-internet-security-2002/4505-3667_7-6844863.html|date=October 2, 2001|publisher=[[CNET]]|access-date=2 August 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Edward Mendelson|title=Norton Internet Security 2002|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,635,00.asp|date=September 25, 2001 |publisher=PC Magazine|access-date=2 August 2009}}</ref>

Running a full scan compiled a list of Internet-enabled applications. Users set permissions or accepted Norton's defaults. The firewall detected and blocked port scans and logged intrusion attempts. This version did not trace attackers. To ensure rogue programs could not masquerade as trustworthy applications, Norton verifies programs against a list of digital signatures for known programs. Update Tracker warned users when hackers attempted to gain access. The firewall blocked all access attempts from [[Shields Up]] and Port Checker. This version included a wizard to simplify firewall setup to accommodate multiple computers sharing an Internet connection. With this release, Norton could prevent specified personal information from access by a compatible [[instant messenger]] client, e-mail, and websites. Ad-blocking included the Ad Trashcan, where users could place ads that escaped ad-filtering.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Troy Dreier|title=Norton Internet Security 2002|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2056,00.asp|date=February 26, 2002|publisher=PC Magazine|access-date=2 August 2009}}</ref>

A Professional Edition was announced December 11, 2001, aimed towards business owners. This version featured Norton [[Intrusion Detection]], which intercepted suspicious connections and attacks, such as the [[Code Red (computer worm)|Code Red]] [[worm (computing)|worm]]. Intrusion Detection focused on Windows-based attacks. Central management was available. Administrators configured firewall and productivity settings for client computers. Productivity settings allowed administrators to block [[newsgroup]]s, [[website]]s, and advertisements. The suite integrated with XP user accounts; settings could be personalized.<ref>{{cite web|title=Symantec's New Norton Internet Security 2002 Professional Edition Provides Unrivaled Online Security for Small Businesses and Advanced Users|url=http://www.symantec.com/press/2001/n011211a.html|date=December 11, 2001|publisher=Symantec|access-date=26 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090916182550/http://www.symantec.com/press/2001/n011211a.html|archive-date=2009-09-16|url-status=dead}}</ref>