Glossary

Activating the app

The process by which a license takes effect, allowing you to use the full functionality of the application until the license expires.

Free version

A version of Kaspersky Internet Security that is distributed free of charge. The free version of Kaspersky Internet Security has limited functionality.

Kaspersky Security Network (KSN)

An infrastructure of cloud services that provides access to the Kaspersky Lab database with constantly updated information about the reputation of files, web resources, and software. Kaspersky Security Network ensures faster responses by Kaspersky Lab applications to threats, improves the performance of some protection components, and reduces the likelihood of false positives.

License

A time-limited right to use the app, granted under the End User License Agreement.

My Kaspersky

A one-stop online resource for remote management and licensing of Kaspersky Lab applications, downloading application installation packages to devices, and getting technical support. A My Kaspersky account is required to sign in to the My Kaspersky. You can create an account when registering on My Kaspersky or use your existing account credentials if you have registered with other Kaspersky Lab resources.

My Kaspersky account

A user account that is required to sign in to My Kaspersky as well as to use certain Kaspersky Lab applications. You can create the account when registering on My Kaspersky. This account can also be used to access other Kaspersky Lab resources.

Premium version

A version of Kaspersky Internet Security distributed under a license with a limited term. The premium version offers the full functionality of Kaspersky Internet Security. The license term is limited. When the license term ends, Kaspersky Internet Security reverts to the limited functionality of the free version. To continue using the premium version of Kaspersky Internet Security, you must renew the license.