Thursday 12 May 2011

How To Use Symantec Security Response

Symantec is the Internet security software developer responsible for the Norton brand, considered to be the premier software for Internet security and virus protection. Norton has been so successful that the price tag on the software has gone higher. And, of course, all the other brands such as McAfee, Bit Defender, and ESET has all followed suit, leaving the average user to settle with subpar but free Internet security programs.

Symantec knows that many users cannot afford to maintain the licenses for their Norton suite of utilities and that is why they have made strides to offer most users who cannot afford Norton an alternative. Enter the Symantec Security Response. This is a free to use web-based utility that can provide your computer an effective wall against most of the rudimentary Internet threats floating around such as viruses, keyloggers, Trojans, spyware, and the like through proper knowledge dissemination and analysis. Here are some tips on how to take advantage of this free tool.

* Visit the website. The Symantec Security Response utility can be accessed and use through Symantec’s website. Simply click on this link: Symantec, and execute a search for the utility on the site. There should be a search bar. Simply enter the name of the utility and it will direct you to the access page. Remember, this particular is free to use any time of the day. Since it is free, make sure to take full advantage of it.
* Select the support type. Symantec has made it possible for the average user and professionals in the IT business to use the utility. Hence, you will be given a choice on the usage of the utility. If you are the average user with a home or single PC, then you will want to select Home Support. On the other hand, if you run a large network of computers, typically found in businesses, then you may want to consider using the support option for IT professionals.
* Use and read the meter. To effectively protect you from any Internet threat, you should learn what applications will expose you the most to those threats. On Symantec’s website, you will be privy to a real time updated threat meter. This particular portion of the tool will provide you with critical information on what threats can squeeze into your system based on the applications you use that is connected to the Internet. For instance, it will list down and rank the threats you are exposed to when you use Instant Messaging software such as Yahoo! IM or Skype.
* Analyze your PC for threats. As part of this free tool, Symantec offers users a free scan and analysis of their computers. This is a great tool to use as it will allow you to use Symantec’s current threat and virus definitions database to detect threats and risks in your system. Furthermore, if it should detect any in your PC, it will tell you what to do to remove it and protect your system from further attacks.


From the knowledge and the analysis you have gotten, you will be able to implement Symantec’s recommended system protection and security measure that will help you ward off against these undesirable Internet threats.

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