Kaspersky Security Network

To increase the protection of devices and user data, Kaspersky Endpoint Security can use Kaspersky cloud-based knowledge base Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) to check the reputation of files, Internet resources, and software. The use of Kaspersky Security Network data ensures a faster response to various threats, high protection component performance, and fewer false positives.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security supports the following infrastructure solutions to work with Kaspersky reputation databases:

• Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) – A solution that receives information from Kaspersky and sends data about objects detected on user devices to Kaspersky for additional verification by Kaspersky analysts and to add to reputation and statistical databases.
• Kaspersky Private Security Network (KPSN) – A solution that allows users of devices with Kaspersky Endpoint Security installed to access the reputation databases of Kaspersky, as well as other statistical data, without sending data to Kaspersky from their devices. KPSN is designed for corporate clients who can't use Kaspersky Security Network, for example, for the following reasons:
  • No connection of local workplaces to the Internet
  • Legal prohibition or corporate security restrictions on sending any data outside the country or the organization's local network

After changing the Kaspersky Endpoint Security license, submit the details of the new key to the service provider in order to be able to use KPSN. Otherwise, data exchange with KPSN will be impossible due to an authentication error.

Use of Kaspersky Security Network is voluntary. Kaspersky Endpoint Security suggests using KSN during installation. You can start or stop using KSN at any time.

There are two options for using KSN:

• KSN with statistics sharing (extended KSN mode) – you can receive information from the Kaspersky knowledge base, while Kaspersky Endpoint Security automatically sends statistical information to KSN obtained during its operation. The application can also send to Kaspersky for additional scanning certain files (or parts of files) that intruders can use to harm the device or data.
• KSN without statistics – you can receive information from the Kaspersky knowledge base, while Kaspersky Endpoint Security does not send anonymous statistics and data about the types and sources of threats.

You can start or stop using Kaspersky Security Network at any time. You can also select another Kaspersky Security Network usage option.

No personal data is collected, processed, or stored. Detailed information about the storage, and destruction, and/or submission to Kaspersky of statistical information generated during participation in KSN is available in the Kaspersky Security Network Statement and on Kaspersky's website.

You can read the text of the Kaspersky Security Network Statement in the Kaspersky Security Network Statement window, which can be opened by clicking the Kaspersky Security Network Statement link.

Kaspersky Security Network settings

Setting	Description
Do not use KSN	By selecting this option, you decline to use Kaspersky Security Network.
KSN with statistics sharing (extended KSN mode)	By selecting this option, you accept the terms of use of Kaspersky Security Network. You will be able to receive information from Kaspersky's online knowledge base about the reputation of files, web resources, and software. Also, anonymous statistics and information about the types and sources of various threats will be sent to Kaspersky to improve Kaspersky Security Network.
KSN without statistics sharing	By selecting this option, you accept the terms of use of Kaspersky Security Network. You will be able to receive information from Kaspersky's online knowledge base about the reputation of files, web resources, and software.
Kaspersky Security Network Statement	Clicking this link opens the Kaspersky Security Network Statement window. In this window, you can read the text of the Kaspersky Security Network Statement.

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