F-Secure joins forces with Zyxel to protect home networks

The offer for Internet service providers will include routers that provide fast connectivity and security to all user devices, such as laptops, tablets, smartphones, and even smart washing machines or refrigerators.

As part of the company’s collaboration, Zyxel network gateways are equipped with F-Secure Connected Home Security technology. The solution uses the F-Secure Security Cloud service and new ways to combat cyber threats thanks to artificial intelligence. The combination of these elements provides adequate protection against malicious software. The user will also be able to use the privacy protection function or parental controls, says the F-Secure press release .

According to Allen Lin, vice president of the Zyxel Broadband EMEA Business Unit:

“The popularity of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is growing, and they need to be properly maintained. That is why, together with F-Secure, we have developed a solution that protects all devices in the home network that Internet providers can now offer to their users.”

It is predicted that by 2021, up to 25 billion devices that connect to the Internet will be connected in the world, and, unfortunately, they are not always created to ensure the safety of users. In this case, routers are another “door” in our homes that also needs to be secured. F-Secure cooperates with more than 200 operators around the world and believes that the new solution will better protect users who use their services.

Zyxel has been a global network solutions provider operating in 150 markets for almost 30 years. Currently, 100 million of the company’s devices are used by operators, businesses and private users. The companies will present a new solution at the World Broadband Forum in Berlin, which will be held from October 23-25, 2018.

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