Symantec Norton Security Deluxe

In the suite's Settings page, you'll find a substantial collection of configuration settings for the firewall. Most users should just leave it with Smart Firewall turned on, and leave the other settings alone.

Norton's firewall handles network permissions by itself, automatically configuring permissions for known good programs, eliminating known bad programs, and keeping a sharp eye on any unknowns.

From the online My Norton console, you can view and manage all the devices associated with your subscription.

Many security companies offer just a simple antivirus on the macOS platform. While it's not as feature-rich as the Windows edition, Norton's offering for macOS is a full security suite.

Norton Mobile Security for Android is a full-scale security suite, with antivirus, privacy protection, anti-theft, and more. The app also includes a page that lets you install more free (and free trial) apps from Norton.

To help you avoid installing dangerous apps, Norton gets ahead of most competing products by showing its rating right in Google Play, before you even consider downloading the app.

Norton's anti-theft features let you remotely locate, lock, or wipe a lost Android device. You can also remotely back up your contacts, snap a sneak peek photo of a device thief, and more.

New since our last review, Norton Mobile Security for iOS checks the safety and security of your Wi-Fi connection, blocks fraudulent or dangerous websites, and warns if your device lacks the latest OS updates.

Norton leverages VPN technology to run all websites through a local filter. That means it can steer any internet-aware app away from dangerous and fraudulent pages.