Symantec, partners to deliver cloud security

CHICAGO, USA: Symantec Corp. along with its partners Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC and Centri Technology, Inc. will deliver hosted, user-defined security controls.

The hosted, user-defined security controls will be included in a solution called Symantec Accelerated Next Generation Network Protection (NGNP).

Symantec, in a press release, claims that this will enable communication service providers to offer mobile subscribers the ability to improve their safety online, even when roaming across operator networks or using WiFi access.

For families, user-defined controls can be configured for specific website access, inappropriate links or for time-of-day controls. For enterprises, global or departmental website controls and reporting are enabled.

This solution will assure subscribers that individuals using the service will be able to connect to any IP access network and will continue to be regulated and protected, adds the company.

Tekmark Global Solutions will provide the managed service capabilities of this solution by hosting and maintaining the User Controls service in its carrier-grade data centres.

Centri Technology will provide its BitSmart platform, a client and server component, that enables the security controls to go 'over the top' of the service provider network and optimize the data transmission across the IP network.

"As mobile Internet usage continues to increase, it's vital to protect users from the many lurking dangers online and enhance the value of their experiences. We want to give communication service providers confidence that they can provide their subscribers with the necessary tools to set boundaries to protect users, regardless of the operator network," Doug Havas, vice president, Communications Industries, Symantec Corp.

The Accelerated Next Generation Network Protection is expected to be available in the first half of 2012.