User guide

4.2.7 System integration

The ESET Smart Security Personal firewall can operate at several levels:

All features active – The Personal firewall is fully integrated and its components are active by default. If your

computer is connected to a large network, or to the internet, we recommend that you leave this option enabled. This

is the most secure Personal firewall setting and offers a high level of protection.

Personal firewall is inactive – The Personal firewall is integrated in the system and mediates network

communication but does not check for threats.

Only scan application protocols – Only components of the Personal firewall that provide scanning of application

protocols (HTTP, POP3, IMAP and their secured versions) are active. If the application protocols are not scanned,

protection is carried out at the level of real-time file system protection and on-demand computer scan.

Personal firewall is completely disabled – Select this option to completely disengage the Personal firewall. No

scanning is performed. This can be useful when testing – if an application is blocked, you can check if it is blocked by

the firewall. This is the least secure option; use caution when disabling the firewall completely.

Postpone Personal firewall module update until a computer restart – Personal firewall updates will only be

downloaded and installed following a computer restart.

4.3 Web and email

Web and email configuration can be found in the Setup pane by clicking on Web and email. From here you can access

more detailed settings of the program.

Internet connectivity is a standard feature for personal computers. Unfortunately, the Internet has become the primary

medium for distributing malicious code. For this reason it is essential that you carefully consider your Web access

protection settings.

Email client protection provides control of email communication received through POP3 and IMAP protocol. Using

the plug-in program for your email client, ESET Smart Security provides control of all communications to and from your

email client (POP3, MAPI, IMAP, HTTP).

Antispam protection filters unsolicited email messages.