Since I've never been taken in a virus, I can not judge the "reliable protective function", but only quote the trade press. However, I was recently faced with a "worm" which propagated over hijacked email addresses from my computer. Only the attention of the addressee, it is thanks to them that I never quite figure him.
After the installation is very easy, the user interface reminiscent of Windows 8 and is similar confusing. You have to search for the configuration items and then understand. The usability was not so pleased. However, NIS first runs fine without any action by the user. Many unnecessary information from popping like "the file is not infectious". I would prefer, if only the infestation would be reported. Well, will probably suggest that the software is working fine.
The browser-Help Tools I have to uninstall after all. Too great was the loss of comfort while browsing. For example, the cycle route planner Hessen was not displayed correctly. TomTom could no longer update.
Addendum 12:12:13
In a hotel, the wireless connection with NIS did not build stable. After deactivation of the WLAN NIS ran smoothly.