Skype and Symantec Sign Agreement to Offer Small Office and Home Office Customers PC Security Solutions.Alliance Will Bring Protection to Consumers and Small Businesses LUXEMBOURG & CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Skype, the global Internet communications company Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. , and Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : SYMC SYMC Symantec Corporation (stock symbol) ), today announced a relationship to deliver PC security solutions to small office and home office Skype[TM] users for a secure PC environment. As part of the co-marketing agreement, Skype will offer a special promotion to business users who click through Skype to a co-branded PC security information website and download Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security (NIS) is a computer utility suite made by Symantec Corporation, with a focus on providing comprehensive Internet protection. It is available for both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. It is one of Symantec's flagship products. and other Symantec Norton branded products. Symantec's Norton Internet Security and Norton AntiVirus A popular antivirus program from Symantec. The AntiVirus function is available as a separate product for home and business users or as part of various packages that contain other utilities such as Norton SystemWorks and Norton Internet Security. See Norton Utilities. 2007 products, which are suitable for both home users and small offices, have been Skype Certified[TM]. This confirms that Symantec's Norton line of security products meet Skype's strict standards for security, quality and usability. Symantec's most recent Internet Security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. Threat Report, compiled from data on more than 120 million systems worldwide, shows a decline in viruses and worms, but a sharp rise in crimeware and phishing designed to steal personal information for financial gain. Small business owners and home office users are especially vulnerable to potential security risks when conducting business over multiple wireless and fixed networks. Their unprotected data and systems are exposed to a plethora of harmful viruses and malicious code that causes damage, collects private data and degrades performance. Compromised network connections cause systems to crash and deteriorate the quality of video and Internet calls. Symantec's security software proactively equips users with the additional protection they need to safeguard their personal information. Norton Internet Security 2007 includes the antivirus and antispyware protection of Norton AntiVirus that provides sophisticated new phishing protection, an enhanced firewall and defense against software vulnerabilities. Symantec's Norton branded products will be available in Skype's online store at a discount to retail prices. "Skype has always been focused on providing a secure environment for its community of more than 171 million users, so they can safely make calls, send instant messages and transfer files," said Kurt Sauer Kurt Sauer (b. January 16 1981, St. Cloud, Minnesota) is a professional ice hockey Defenceman in the NHL, playing for the Colorado Avalanche. Sauer has played his last two seasons with Colorado, and has also played for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. , Skype's chief security officer. "Skype and Symantec's mutual commitment to security reinforces our pledge to ensure all users can have the necessary protection to keep their home and business IT environments safe." Skype was built from the ground up with security in mind, to ensure that Skype calls and chats remain safe and secure. Using end-to-end encryption Continuous protection of the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted information by encrypting it at the origin and decrypting at its destination. For example, a virtual private network (VPN) uses end-to-end encryption. Contrast with link encryption. technology, users are protected from a wide range of possible attacks, such as impersonation Impersonation Patroclus wore the armor of Achilles against the Trojans to encourage the disheartened Greeks. [Gk. Lit.: Iliad] Prisoner of Zenda, The , eavesdropping Secretly gaining unauthorized access to confidential communications. Examples include listening to radio transmissions or using laser interferometers to reconstitute conversations by reflecting laser beams off windows that are vibrating in synchrony to the sound in the room. and modification of data while in transit. Skype's software developers and engineers work vigilantly to make security an integral part of the product's development. "Keeping data safe, systems up and running and users productive in today's information-driven environment has never been more important," said Rowan Trollope Rowan Trollope (born Rowan Mehail Trollope in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is the senior vice president of consumer products at Symantec Corporation, where he holds more than 15 years of experience to oversee engineering and product development and for the company's worldwide consumer , vice president, Consumer Engineering, Symantec. "Utilizing Symantec's security software and Skype's unique technology for communications, home office and small business users can create an optimal IT environment to work with confidence." About Symantec Symantec is the world leader in providing solutions to help individuals and enterprises assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has operations in 40 countries. More information is available at www.symantec.com. About Skype Skype is the world's fastest-growing Internet communication offering, allowing unlimited free voice, video and instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or communication between users of Skype Software. With over 171 million registered users, Skype is available in over 28 languages and is used in almost every country around the world. Skype generates revenue through its premium offerings such as making and receiving calls to and from landline and mobile phones, voicemail, call forwarding and personalization including ringtones and avatars. Skype also has relationships with a growing network of hardware and software providers. Skype is an eBay company (NASDAQ: EBAY). To learn more visit skype.com. Access to a broadband Internet connection is required for Skype and all Skype Certified devices and accessories. Skype is not a replacement for your traditional telephone service and cannot be used for emergency calling. Skype, SkypeIn, SkypeOut, Skype Me, Skype Certified, Skypecasts, associated logos and the "S" symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited. |
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