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Netgear announces the availability of Armor
Netgear has announced the worldwide availability of NETGEAR Armor Cyber Threat Protection, powered by Bitdefender, on Orbi WiFi Mesh Systems.
NETGEAR Armor on your Orbi Mesh WiFi Systems is a cybersecurity solution that protects all internet-connected devices in your home from viruses, malware, stolen passwords, identity theft and hacking, whether you’re at home or on the go. Many people already have some type of anti-virus software loaded onto their home computers. However, this is often not effective enough for the cyber threats in today’s environment. In fact, according to research, 146 billion records of personal information, such as g3 credit card information or national identification / social security numbers, are expected to be stolen by cybercriminals between 2018 to 2023.
Unlike other anti-malware solutions that offer protection only for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac devices, NETGEAR Armor™ provides a network-wide security, which means that all devices connected to your Orbi WiFi network will benefit from this protection including smart home and IoT (internet of things) devices. Continuous scans will identify and block malware such as viruses, spyware, ransomware, and the malicious links that are the delivery system to infect your network, before they even reach you. Immediate notifications on your smartphone (via the Orbi app) or on your computer will alert you when threats are detected and blocked.
Because NETGEAR Armor covers all of your internet connected devices, it is an effective way to protect against cyber threats for less secure but prolific smart home devices like security cameras, smart lights, smart thermostats, door locks, etc.
NETGEAR Armor also includes Bitdefender Total Security, which lets you install a complete anti-malware protection on your Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac devices. Now you and your family can stay protected even while you are away from home or on public Wi-Fi networks.
NETGEAR Armor™ is powered by the award-winning cybersecurity firm Bitdefender®, which detects, anticipates and neutralises the newest cyber dangers anywhere in the world on the spot thanks to the largest cloud security delivery infrastructure on the globe.
“Bitdefender is the cybersecurity company that has kept pace with fast-evolving online threats, using innovations that address one of the most stringent issues we’re facing now, protection for smart home devices and IoT,” said Ciprian Istrate, vice president of consumer solutions for Bitdefender. “With NETGEAR, this new partnership continues our mission of safeguarding people’s online lives using technology that has taken an important step forward, making our advanced cybersecurity solution available to more families, and consolidating our position as leaders of this market segment.”
Pricing and Availability
NETGEAR Armor on Orbi is now available worldwide on all Orbi WiFi Mesh Systems with an Orbi RBR50 router, including the RBK50, the RBK53, and the Orbi Voice (RBK50V). Installation is as easy as accepting the offer. All Orbi RBR50 routers worldwide, have received the firmware update to enable installation of Armor. Following the free 30-day trial, the annual subscription fee is £59.99.
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#5664861 Posted on: 05/01/2019 09:53 AM
If this does what it says on the tin it'll be a big security boost to most homes. I wonder how much overhead there is though. I'm not even sure how it works, antivirus in my experience is on a file by file basis, not packets which is what the router sees.
I know my pc and other devices are protected but I have a family with more and more connected devices. If this can help secure those with no hit to overall network performance then that can only be a good thing... right?
If it's anything like a Fortigate/Sonicwall UTM it's definitely going to impact network performance. Might not be noticable on a home network but if you're already stressing the device turning this on is going to make the performance worse.
If this does what it says on the tin it'll be a big security boost to most homes. I wonder how much overhead there is though. I'm not even sure how it works, antivirus in my experience is on a file by file basis, not packets which is what the router sees.
I know my pc and other devices are protected but I have a family with more and more connected devices. If this can help secure those with no hit to overall network performance then that can only be a good thing... right?
If it's anything like a Fortigate/Sonicwall UTM it's definitely going to impact network performance. Might not be noticable on a home network but if you're already stressing the device turning this on is going to make the performance worse.
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#5665013 Posted on: 05/01/2019 08:20 PM
I'm thinking latency issues for online gaming for one thing. Don't know, maybe?
And you don't really need this do you. A router in itself is a big security firewall, and then you have antivirus software on your PC, and then you keep your OS and programs up to date, and then you don't click on silly things on the internet!
I'm thinking latency issues for online gaming for one thing. Don't know, maybe?
And you don't really need this do you. A router in itself is a big security firewall, and then you have antivirus software on your PC, and then you keep your OS and programs up to date, and then you don't click on silly things on the internet!
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#5665044 Posted on: 05/01/2019 10:20 PM
"Many people already have some type of anti-virus software loaded onto their home computers. However, this is often not effective enough for the cyber threats in today’s environment. In fact, according to research, 146 billion records of personal information, such as g3 credit card information or national identification / social security numbers, are expected to be stolen by cybercriminals between 2018 to 2023."
Except that's bullshit. It is recommended these days to use Windows Defender (on W10) and have good security practices. That's how you don't get your stuff stolen. Something like this won't protect your infos from getting stolen in data breaches
"Many people already have some type of anti-virus software loaded onto their home computers. However, this is often not effective enough for the cyber threats in today’s environment. In fact, according to research, 146 billion records of personal information, such as g3 credit card information or national identification / social security numbers, are expected to be stolen by cybercriminals between 2018 to 2023."
Except that's bullshit. It is recommended these days to use Windows Defender (on W10) and have good security practices. That's how you don't get your stuff stolen. Something like this won't protect your infos from getting stolen in data breaches
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#5665054 Posted on: 05/01/2019 10:55 PM
I’m guessing its blacklist of bad IPs with combo of Intrusion detection system like https://www.snort.org/
Its nice thing to add for a home environment, People underestimate how many scans for exploitation hit your router on a daily basis, and sometimes having a update OS or Antivirus won’t protect you if your router is compromised or you have a bad device running rogue on your network (Chinese smart plugs, Smart TV etc), and Threat detection and blocking is a great way to avoid or prevent those devices opening backdoors into your network.
Performance hit really depends on the hardware but in most cases for home use, I doubt it would be noticeable.
I’m guessing its blacklist of bad IPs with combo of Intrusion detection system like https://www.snort.org/
Its nice thing to add for a home environment, People underestimate how many scans for exploitation hit your router on a daily basis, and sometimes having a update OS or Antivirus won’t protect you if your router is compromised or you have a bad device running rogue on your network (Chinese smart plugs, Smart TV etc), and Threat detection and blocking is a great way to avoid or prevent those devices opening backdoors into your network.
Performance hit really depends on the hardware but in most cases for home use, I doubt it would be noticeable.
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#5665105 Posted on: 05/02/2019 03:21 AM
So..... BitDefender Box goes Mesh?
So..... BitDefender Box goes Mesh?
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If this does what it says on the tin it'll be a big security boost to most homes. I wonder how much overhead there is though. I'm not even sure how it works, antivirus in my experience is on a file by file basis, not packets which is what the router sees.
I know my pc and other devices are protected but I have a family with more and more connected devices. If this can help secure those with no hit to overall network performance then that can only be a good thing... right?