Thursday, 1 June 2006

Symantec to Release PC Security Service Norton 360

Security software maker Symantec Corp. has announced that its upcoming consumer PC security service will be branded Norton 360. The security service will include online identity theft protection, backup and PC tune-up capabilities. Norton 360, previously codenamed Genesis, is part of Symantec’s next generation of online security, coined Security 2.0.

Norton 360 will integrate Symantec’s PC security and tune-up technologies with newly acquired and newly developed technology. Norton 360 will be delivered as an all-in-one service, with automatically installed updates. The service will provide data protection through automated online back-up and online transaction security, where new tools will help protect consumers from phishing scams and crimeware.

The beta program will begin with a managed beta and will then enter public beta in the summer. The beta program, which include email and chat support, will provide Symantec with overall user feedback and specific testing of the new online transaction security functionality.

Norton 360 is expected to launch by the end of Symantec’s fiscal year. The service will launch with worldwide availability in multiple languages and countries.

For registration visit http://www.symantec.com/norton360betaprereg.