Symantec's DeepSight Warns Of Targeted AttacksSymantec's DeepSight Warns Of Targeted Attacks

"If we can identify the 10 to 20 threats that represent a higher risk to that company, we're identifying those things they should be focusing on," she said.

DeepSight 7.0 will also include analysis of adware and spyware for the first time, added Liebenstein, and boasts other new features that will make it easier for customers to dig up data on emerging threats.

A quick port lookup tool, for instance, lets users search for threats by TCP port numbers. They'll be able to access not only the existing threats identified with a specific port, but also see the last 48 hours of activity on that port across the DeepSight global network, which boasts more than 20,000 intrusion detection and firewall sensors.

The update will also offer more information on anti-virus threats, more direct access to key global threat statistics, and simpler set up of alerts.

"This type of deeper personalization will become more and more important as threats continue to mutate," said Liebenstein.