New High-Performance Wi-Fi Router, Built from
the Ground Up to Secure Home Networks and IoT Devices, Will Come
Bundled with Subscription to Award-Winning Norton Security
Building on a heritage of industry-leading and award-winning1
security software, Norton by Symantec (NASDAQ:SYMC) today changed
the future of digital safety with the announcement of Norton Core.
Norton Core is a uniquely-designed, high-performance Wi-Fi router
that is available for pre-orders today and will change the way
people secure their connected homes.
Today’s home networks, bursting with connected devices,
thermostats, smart televisions and refrigerators, need exceptional
security to protect against malware, viruses and suspicious
activity. Yet, many consumers don’t understand these devices can be
an easy on-ramp for hackers to access their home networks. The
Norton Cyber Security Insights Report found 65 percent of U.S.
consumers believe connected devices are made with security in mind,
even though Symantec uncovered vulnerabilities in more than 50
different categories of IoT devices.2
“We’ve all seen the high-profile attacks in recent months and
know that hackers are now exploiting an array of connected devices
as a new means to access personal and financial information,” said
Fran Rosch, executive vice president, Consumer Business Unit,
Symantec. “Norton is extending our digital safety platform in an
innovative way – to now include a wireless home router with an
atypical artisanal design – to help our customers incorporate
security more personally and elegantly into their homes.”
Designed for connected homes
Unlike conventional routers, Norton Core was built to secure and
protect connected homes. To provide strong wireless coverage,
Norton Core has a unique antenna array inside a geodesic dome of
interlocking faces, inspired by defense and weather radars deployed
in the extreme reaches of the globe. Norton Core’s unique
mathematical design encourages users to place it out in the open,
as part of their home décor, providing a strong, unobstructed Wi-Fi
signal.
Superior and customizable parental controls
Norton Core comes with convenient and customizable tools
allowing users the flexibility to set parameters that work for
their home. Parents can easily set limits for each child for daily
internet use, filter out inappropriate content, and even pause the
entire home network so the family can enjoy dinner together. If an
attempt is made to visit an unauthorized site, access will be
blocked and parents will receive a notification.
“As more and more consumers are automating their lives at home,
there are many considerations to evaluate with regard to how
protected their data is, what data is being shared from their
connected devices, and how their connected devices are managed
within their home,” said Robert Westervelt, Research Manager, IDC.
“There are potential pitfalls that come with the convenience of
home connectivity, but consumers can take steps to protect
themselves and their devices with the right level of security.”
Unparalleled performance, security and complete digital
safety
Norton Core fundamentally changes the equation as it is built
consciously, with security as the primary consideration. From data
encryption, to secure DNS, to automatic security updates, Norton
Core will secure connected homes with state-of-the-art
security.
Norton Core is designed with speed, coverage, reliability, ease
of use and security as top considerations for all of the notebooks,
smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, gaming consoles, Wi-Fi
thermostats, IP cameras and other connected devices in a home. A
few key product highlights include:
- Superior wireless performance:
Norton Core will support Wave 2 Wi-Fi and will be powered by a 1.7
GHz dual core processor, with ample memory and flash storage to
ensure optimal performance for Wi-Fi and security features. Norton
Core will simultaneously transmit at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, so every
device connects to the best available band. Norton Core will also
support speeds up to 2.5 Gbps3, for fast 4K streaming and lag-free
gaming. Using MU-MIMO technology, Norton Core can simultaneously
stream to multiple devices, providing maximum bandwidth.
- Advanced Security: With security
at the heart of Norton Core, every network packet incoming and
outgoing across the home network is scanned for malware, viruses,
spam, intrusions and much more. If a connected device is detected
with known vulnerabilities or threats, Norton Core can immediately
quarantine the device to a segregated network and send an alert to
the user.
- Security Score: To help
consumers manage their connected home security, Norton Core is
introducing “Security Score.” This feature is like a “credit score”
for home network security. Users will be able to quickly understand
how secure their network and devices are in real-time, and are
given tips to strengthen their security settings and improve their
score.
- Easy to manage: Users can manage
and monitor their home network directly from their connected mobile
devices. With a single tap, the home screen will display the
security score, show the number of threats blocked, and the number
of devices currently connected to a home network. Using the app,
consumers can remotely adjust Wi-Fi settings and block suspicious
behavior.
- Secure guest access: Norton Core
makes it easy to set up and create a secure guest network with a
few easy clicks. For added protection, guest access can be set for
a specific duration, so when it expires, the guest can no longer
connect.
- Automatic updates: Norton Core
protection stays new and current by automatically updating itself
with the newest features and the latest security updates, without
interrupting the connection.
Availability
Norton Core is available for pre-orders for a limited time at
$199.99 ($279.99 MSRP), bundled with a one-year complimentary
subscription to Norton Core Security Plus. With protection for up
to 20 PCs, Macs, Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, plus
unlimited IoT devices, Norton Core can be pre-ordered in two
distinct colors: Titanium Gold or Granite Gray. Norton Core is
planned to begin shipping in the United States in summer 2017, with
plans to expand globally. To learn more, visit
us.norton.com/core.
About Symantec
Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC), the world’s leading cyber
security company, helps businesses, governments and people secure
their most important data wherever it lives. Organizations across
the world look to Symantec for strategic, integrated solutions to
defend against sophisticated attacks across endpoints, cloud and
infrastructure. Likewise, a global community of more than 50
million people and families rely on Symantec’s Norton suite of
products for protection at home and across all of their devices.
Symantec operates one of the world’s largest civilian cyber
intelligence networks, allowing it to see and protect against the
most advanced threats. For additional information, please
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judgment, any future release or planned modifications to our
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should not be considered firm commitment by Symantec and should not
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1 2015 AV-Test
Awards:https://www.av-test.org/en/award/2015/best-protection-norton-by-symantec/;
AV-Test methodology and
procedures:https://www.av-test.org/en/test-procedures/certification/2
Ballano Barcena, M., & Wueest, C. (2016). Insecurity in the
Internet of Things, Symantec [White paper]3 Based on theoretical
peak speeds. Actual speeds may be lower.
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