Norton 360 User Experience and Security Protection Recognized for Excellence
CUPERTINO, Calif. – March 7, 2007 – Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq:SYMC) today announced that its new all-in-one security service, Norton360, earned the prestigious CNET Editors’ Choice Award. Norton 360combines Symantec’s proven, industry-leading technologies forantivirus, antispyware, firewall, intrusion protection, antiphishing,backup and tuneup — eliminating the need to purchase and managemultiple products. Norton 360 protects computers and the informationstored in them from Internet threats and risks, and allows consumers tofreely engage in their everyday online activities.
“Launching Norton 360 was the culmination of years of research,development and countless hours devoted to creating the bestcomprehensive security solution we could build for our customers,” saidEnrique Salem, group president, Consumer Business Unit, Symantec Corp.“CNET’s recognition of our efforts by naming Norton 360 its Editors’Choice is one of the highest honors we could receive, and we’re excitedfor our customers to experience the confidence that this all-in-onesecurity service will provide them.”
CNET Editors’ Choice winners are recognized as top products in theirrespective technology categories, and contribute to the standard bywhich all future products are judged. A key selection requirement isthe difference it makes in the lives of its users, whether throughinnovative features, exceptional value for the price, remarkable easeof use, or a demonstrable boost to users' productivity.
According to a review from CNET.com, “Norton 360 is a good example ofthe ‘out of the box’ thinking needed by traditional security vendorstoday,” “…we think Norton 360 represents the best value of ease, tools,and performance, and we recommend it over McAfee Total Protection orMicrosoft Windows Live OneCare.”
Norton 360 delivers complete protection across five categories offunctionality: PC Security, Transaction Security, Backup and Restore,PC Tuneup and Embedded Support. The product received high marks fromCNET.com in the areas of:
- Set Up – Designed to work as automaticallyas possible, Norton 360 provides comprehensive protection whileperforming its duties in the background without interrupting users’computing experience. “Our setup of the final shipping version wassurprisingly fast and easy,” said CNET Senior Editor Robert Vamosi,.“We really like the Norton 360 interface … [it’s] clean, intuitive, andno-nonsense.”
- Features – “Symantec…designed Norton 360from the ground up…pull[ing] only the tools deemed most beneficial tothe general user from all its product lines. Norton 360 includesantivirus, antispyware, antiphishing, antirootkit protection, afirewall, Symantec's new SONAR (Symantec Online Network for AdvanceResponse) behavioral monitoring software, and a vulnerabilityassessment tool to see what Windows updates your computer might bemissing. An add-on pack of online tools includes Parental Control,Antispam, and other optional features such as blocking private datafrom leaking onto the Internet. Norton 360 also includes tools todefragment your hard drive and clean up temporary files and otherclutter than could slow your PC down…[and] a backup and recovery tool,and provides up to 2GB of free online storage.”
- Performance– Performance is a key design principle of Norton 360 and CNET.comnoted “…You'll be delighted to learn that Norton 360 feels light.”
- Support– “The knowledge base is cool, first diagnosing your version of Norton360 for any known problems. If you still want help, the program asksyou what help you need and provides a menu of FAQs. There's also anenvelop icon that leads you to e-mail and chat support (which are free)or telephone support...”editors noted.
Based onextensive testing and evaluation of Norton 360, CNET editors concluded“we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, toolsoffered, and overall system performance. We recommend it over McAfeeTotal Protection and Microsoft Windows Live OneCare.”
Pricing and Availability
Norton 360 is now available for purchase through the Symantec online store at www.symantecstore.com.It will be available for purchase at various retail locations andonline retailers in March 2007. The optional add-on pack with AntiSpamand Parental Controls will be available to Norton 360 customers inmid-March 2007.
The suggested retail price of Norton 360 is US$79.99 (includes one-yearservice subscription to use the product and receive Symantec’sprotection updates). Norton 360 can be installed on up to three PCs.
Norton security solutions are designed to leverage the Windows Vistaoperating system, offering the top-choice in Vista-compatible securityperformance. Norton 360, along with Norton Internet Security, NortonAntiVirus and Norton Confidential, delivers all-encompassingintegration with Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) and Windows XP. Customerscan now rely on Norton 360, featuring Norton's patented technologies,to provide the most complete all-in-one security solution to protectagainst today's and tomorrow's threats.
About Symantec
Symantec is a global leader in infrastructure software, enablingbusinesses and consumers to have confidence in a connected world. Thecompany helps customers protect their infrastructure, information, andinteractions by delivering software and services that address risks tosecurity, availability, compliance, and performance. Headquartered inCupertino, Calif., Symantec has operations in 40 countries. Moreinformation is available at www.symantec.com.
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