Released in late 2013, Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2014 was Symantec’s mid-tier security suite, positioned between Norton AntiVirus (basic) and Norton 360 (full backup & tune-up). Its tagline focused on being “lightweight yet powerful,” addressing past criticism that Norton was bloated. Key Features | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | Antivirus & Anti-spyware | Real-time protection against malware, rootkits, and spyware. | | Firewall | Smart two-way firewall with program control and intrusion prevention. | | Identity Protection | Safeguards usernames, passwords, and financial info; anti-phishing. | | SONAR 4 (Behavioral Detection) | Heuristic engine detecting unknown threats based on behavior. | | Download Insight 2.0 | Scans files before/after download; reputation-based verdicts. | | Norton Management | Web console to manage licenses across multiple devices. | | Vulnerability Protection | Shields unpatched software flaws in browsers/plugins (e.g., Java, Flash). | | Bandwidth Management | Limits update traffic on metered or slow connections. | | Quiet Mode | Suppresses alerts during gaming, movies, or presentations. | | Bootable Recovery Tool | Creates a rescue CD/USB to clean severe infections offline. |