Symantec Develops Gen-X Security



In an announcement Symantec Corp said it is developing a Gen-Next consumer security service for Windows Vista and Windows XP platforms.

Dubbed "Genesis" and slated to release in the fall, Symantec's new service is touted as a comprehensive security solution designed to provide continuous, up-to-date protection.

Genesis will incorporate Norton's market leading security and PC tuneup technologies, and will utilise innovative patent-pending technology for protection against emerging Internet threats such as crimeware, phishing scams and fraudulent websites.

Using zero-hour threat technology acquired from Whole Security, Genesis will provide security for online shopping and banking. The product will provide continuous system protection for Web browsing, email and instant messaging through Norton's antivirus, firewall and intrusion prevention technology. Symantec's new service will protect against loss of personal data by automatically backing up valued digital content. Genesis will also keep computer systems fine-tuned for optimum performance.

Enrique Salem, senior vice president - products and solutions, Symantec Corp, said, "Online threats to consumers have expanded from wide-spread nuisance viruses to targeted attacks designed to steal personal confidential information. Not only is the nature of threats changing, but so are consumers. They want a single easy solution that will run in the background, and give them the confidence that their favorite data is safely stored, their online transactions are confidential and their PC is tuned for performance. Genesis is the only product a consumer needs."

Genesis is scheduled to ship this fall, under the Norton brand for both Windows XP and Windows Vista platforms. The price of the service will be available at the time of delivery.