Cloaksthe inactive ports
onyourcomputer thereby
providingprotection
againstattacks through
hackingtechniques such
asport scanning
Portscans
Monitorsthe network
trafficto or from your
computerfor suspicious
behaviorand stops any
attackbefore they
threatenyour system
Intrusions
Afirewall blocks hackers and other unauthorized
traffic,while it allows authorized traffic to pass.
Turningoff Smart Firewall reduces your system
protection.Always ensure that the Smart Firewall is
turnedon.
Turning off or turning on Smart Firewall
SmartFirewall monitors communications between
yourcomputer and the other computers on the
Internet.It also protects your computer from common
securityproblems.
Ifyou must turn off the Smart Firewall, you should
turnit off temporarily to ensure that it is turned on
againautomatically. To ensure that your computer
remainsprotected, you can turn on the Smart Firewall
manuallybefore the time that you specify concludes.
Whenthe Smart Firewall is turned off, your computer
isnot protected from Internet threats and security
risks.
Toturn off Smart Firewall
1Inthe Norton 360 main window, click Settings.
2Inthe Settings window, under Detailed Settings,
clickFirewall.
Keepingsecure on the Internet
Aboutthe Smart Firewall
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