Active Security Monitor works by automatically checking your system for the following items:
Firewall. Active Security Monitor checks to see if firewall software is installed and enabled on your computer to protect against Internet-based attacks.
Virus Protection. Active Security Monitor checks to see if anti-virus software is installed, enabled and up to date on your computer, to protect against computer viruses and worms that might allow a hacker to take control of your computer.
Spyware Protection. Active Security Monitor checks to see if anti-spyware software is installed, enabled and up to date on your computer, to guard against software that can track your online activities or record your keystrokes without your knowledge or permission.
Windows & Browser. Active Security Monitor checks to see if you have the latest Windows updates installed on your system, and if your Internet Explorer browser is properly configured for protection against web-based security threats.
Wireless Security. Active Security Monitor checks to see if you have the most appropriate security settings enabled on your wireless home network, to prevent unauthorized users from using your Internet connection or viewing files on your home network computers.
Peer to Peer. Active Security Monitor checks to see if you have software from peer to peer file sharing software on your computer, because you can download viruses and spyware from these file sharing networks and infect your computer.
PC Utilities. Active Security Monitor checks to see if you have utilities installed to fine-tune your computer for optimal performance and to recover from data loss.