McAfee and Verizon join hands to secure smart home devices – CES 2019

Verizon Home Network Protection

Las Vegas, USA, Jan 7, 2019:  At the CES today, McAfee announced its collaboration with Verizon to provide protection throughout the home network with the Verizon Home Network Protection (HNP).

According to a press release, the McAfee-powered solution will provide Verizon Fios customers with “a seamless and easy-to-use security solution that protects against malicious Websites, provides parental controls and helps keep devices connected to the home network, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices, protected.”

“Our homes are more connected than ever before. It’s imperative that consumers look beyond their PCs to keep their devices and information safe,” said Shailaja Shankar, General Manager, mobile and ISP business units, McAfee.

“We are committed to providing the security solutions that help our customers enjoy their digital lives to the fullest,” said Darren Kaufmann, Executive Director, Verizon. “Together with McAfee, we can help ensure the home network is secure, and that parents have the peace of mind knowing they have the simple tools they need to provide a safe online environment for their children.”

Key Product Features and Benefits:

Simple to Manage – Monitors and controls the entire home network via the MyFios app – from anywhere

Parental Controls – Customers can set rules and time limits for specific websites and general internet use

New Device Notification – Identifies and approves any devices that connect to a user’s home network and blocks unauthorized users

Pause Home Internet – Temporarily stops internet access for devices

Malicious Site Blocking – Stops bad websites from accessing devices before they are exposed to threats

Verizon Home Network Protection (HNP) is currently available for Verizon Fios customers and is included in the price of the Verizon Quantum Gateway Router.

Content Credit:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190106005048/en/
Image Credit: Verizon

 

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