NETGEAR Evolves Armor Service with State-of-the-Art Features for Enhanced Security and Privacy
NETGEAR (NASDAQ: NTGR) has announced the next generation of NETGEAR Armor, a comprehensive cybersecurity service powered by Bitdefender. The enhanced service, available on Orbi mesh systems and Nighthawk routers, offers protection for IoT and mobile devices both on home networks and on the go.
According to the 2024 IoT Security Landscape Report, home network devices face an average of 10 attacks every 24 hours. The service includes automatic device scanning, vulnerability detection, and threat monitoring. A new tier, Armor Plus, has been introduced at $149.99 per year, offering unlimited VPN for up to 50 devices, along with Adblocking and Anti-tracking features.
The standard Armor subscription remains at $99.99 annually and now includes extended warranty and 24/7 priority tech support. The service has been recognized by AV Comparatives as a leader in router security, particularly for protection against denial of service and brute force attacks.
NETGEAR (NASDAQ: NTGR) ha annunciato la nuova generazione di NETGEAR Armor, un servizio di cybersicurezza completo alimentato da Bitdefender. Il servizio potenziato, disponibile sui sistemi mesh Orbi e sui router Nighthawk, offre protezione per dispositivi IoT e mobili sia su reti domestiche che in movimento.
Secondo il Rapporto sulla Sicurezza IoT 2024, i dispositivi della rete domestica affrontano in media 10 attacchi ogni 24 ore. Il servizio include la scansione automatica dei dispositivi, la rilevazione delle vulnerabilità e il monitoraggio delle minacce. È stata introdotta una nuova opzione, Armor Plus, al prezzo di 149,99 $ all'anno, che offre VPN illimitata per un massimo di 50 dispositivi, insieme a funzionalità di blocco pubblicità e anti-tracking.
Il servizio standard di Armor rimane a 99,99 $ all'anno e ora include una garanzia estesa e supporto tecnico prioritario 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7. Il servizio è stato riconosciuto da AV Comparatives come leader nella sicurezza dei router, in particolare per la protezione contro gli attacchi di denial of service e di forza bruta.
NETGEAR (NASDAQ: NTGR) ha anunciado la próxima generación de NETGEAR Armor, un servicio de ciberseguridad integral impulsado por Bitdefender. El servicio mejorado, disponible en sistemas de malla Orbi y en routers Nighthawk, ofrece protección para dispositivos IoT y móviles tanto en redes domésticas como en movimiento.
Según el Informe de Seguridad IoT 2024, los dispositivos de red doméstica enfrentan un promedio de 10 ataques cada 24 horas. El servicio incluye escaneo automático de dispositivos, detección de vulnerabilidades y monitoreo de amenazas. Se ha introducido un nuevo nivel, Armor Plus, al precio de 149,99 $ al año, que ofrece VPN ilimitada para hasta 50 dispositivos, junto con funciones de bloqueo de anuncios y anti-tracking.
La suscripción estándar de Armor se mantiene en 99,99 $ anuales e incluye ahora garantía extendida y soporte técnico prioritario 24/7. El servicio ha sido reconocido por AV Comparatives como líder en seguridad de routers, especialmente para la protección contra ataques de denegación de servicio y de fuerza bruta.
넷기어 (NASDAQ: NTGR)가 비트디펜더가 지원하는 종합 사이버 보안 서비스인 넷기어 아머의 차세대 버전을 발표했습니다. 강화된 서비스는 오르비 메쉬 시스템과 나이섹하우크 라우터에서 제공되며, 가정용 네트워크 및 이동 중 IoT 및 모바일 장치에 대한 보호를 제공합니다.
2024 IoT 보안 풍경 보고서에 따르면, 가정용 네트워크 장치는 평균적으로 24시간마다 10건의 공격을 받고 있습니다. 이 서비스는 자동 장치 스캔, 취약점 탐지 및 위협 모니터링을 포함합니다. 새로운 tier인 아머 플러스는 연간 149.99달러로 최대 50개의 장치에 대한 무제한 VPN을 제공하며, 광고 차단 및 추적 방지 기능도 갖추고 있습니다.
기본 아머 구독은 여전히 연간 99.99달러이며, 이제 연장 보증 및 24/7 우선 기술 지원이 포함됩니다. 이 서비스는 AV Comparatives에 의해 라우터 보안 분야에서의 리더로 인정받으며, 특히 서비스 거부 및 무차별 대입 공격에 대한 보호로 높이 평가되었습니다.
NETGEAR (NASDAQ: NTGR) a annoncé la prochaine génération de NETGEAR Armor, un service de cybersécurité complet alimenté par Bitdefender. Le service amélioré, disponible sur les systèmes maillés Orbi et les routeurs Nighthawk, offre une protection pour les appareils IoT et mobiles, à la fois sur les réseaux domestiques et en déplacement.
Selon le Rapport sur le paysage de la sécurité IoT 2024, les appareils des réseaux domestiques subissent en moyenne 10 attaques toutes les 24 heures. Le service comprend une analyse automatique des appareils, la détection des vulnérabilités et la surveillance des menaces. Un nouveau niveau, Armor Plus, a été introduit au prix de 149,99 $ par an, offrant un VPN illimité pour jusqu'à 50 appareils, ainsi que des fonctionnalités de blocage de publicités et de protection contre le suivi.
L'abonnement standard à Armor reste à 99,99 $ par an et inclut désormais une garantie prolongée et un support technique prioritaire 24/7. Le service a été reconnu par AV Comparatives comme un leader en matière de sécurité des routeurs, notamment pour la protection contre les attaques par déni de service et par force brute.
NETGEAR (NASDAQ: NTGR) hat die nächste Generation von NETGEAR Armor angekündigt, einem umfassenden Cybersicherheitsdienst, der von Bitdefender betrieben wird. Der verbesserte Dienst, der auf Orbi-Mesh-Systemen und Nighthawk-Routern verfügbar ist, bietet Schutz für IoT- und mobile Geräte sowohl im Heimnetzwerk als auch unterwegs.
Laut dem IoT Security Landscape Report 2024 sehen sich Geräte im Heimnetzwerk durchschnittlich 10 Angriffen alle 24 Stunden ausgesetzt. Der Dienst umfasst automatisches Scannen von Geräten, Schwachstellen-Erkennung und Bedrohungsüberwachung. Es wurde eine neue Stufe, Armor Plus, zum Preis von 149,99 $ pro Jahr eingeführt, die unbegrenztes VPN für bis zu 50 Geräte sowie Ad-Blocking- und Anti-Tracking-Funktionen bietet.
Das Standard-Abonnement von Armor bleibt bei 99,99 $ jährlich und beinhaltet nun eine erweiterte Garantie sowie eine 24/7-Priorität bei der technischen Unterstützung. Der Dienst wurde von AV Comparatives als führend in der Sicherheit von Routern anerkannt, insbesondere zum Schutz gegen Denial-of-Service- und Brute-Force-Angriffe.
- AV Comparatives study ranks Armor as a leader in router security
- Extended warranty and 24/7 priority tech support now included in base subscription
- New Armor Plus tier introduces additional security features
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Insights
The enhanced NETGEAR Armor service represents a strategic pivot in NETGEAR's business model toward recurring revenue streams. With an average of 10 daily attacks per home network, the
The bundling strategy of combining VPN, security features, warranty and tech support demonstrates sophisticated price positioning - offering perceived value while maintaining healthy margins. The 50-device coverage and inclusion of previously separate services like extended warranty shows strong product differentiation versus competitors.
While this product evolution could provide steady recurring revenue, the challenge lies in conversion rates from NETGEAR's hardware customers to subscription services. Market penetration will heavily depend on effective communication of the cost-benefit proposition to consumers already facing subscription fatigue.
The technical architecture of the new Armor service showcases significant advancement in consumer network security. The AI-powered scanning system combined with endpoint protection creates a comprehensive security mesh that addresses important vulnerabilities in IoT ecosystems. The AV Comparatives validation of superior performance in denial of service and brute force attack prevention is particularly noteworthy.
The integration of advanced features like SMS/Calendar scan and breach monitoring demonstrates sophisticated threat detection capabilities. However, the real innovation lies in the seamless implementation of these enterprise-grade security features in a consumer-friendly package. The addition of unlimited VPN and anti-tracking in Armor Plus addresses growing privacy concerns while maintaining network performance.
Award-winning NETGEAR Armor™, Powered by Bitdefender™ introduces new simplified experience, additional features and new tiers of service to help defend home networks against today’s increasing cyber threats
NETGEAR evolves armor service with state-of-the-art features for enhanced security and privacy. (Photo: Business Wire)
Today’s cybersecurity threats demand smarter protection. According to NETGEAR and Bitdefender’s 2024 IoT Security Landscape Report, home network devices see an average of 10 attacks every 24 hours. While most routers have built-in security, the protection often does not extend to the devices connected to it. As smart home devices like TVs, speakers, thermostats, and more continue to proliferate, their vulnerabilities can expose families to exploits from cybercriminals. Consumers are taking extra measures to protect themselves by investing in tools such VPNs and Adblockers, but these segmented solutions can quickly add up. NETGEAR Armor offers an easy-to-use solution for protection against many of today’s threats all under one subscription.
A commissioned study by AV Comparatives shows that families can rely on Armor for the protection of their networks and precious information. The report highlights Armor as the leader in router security when it comes to denial of service and brute force attacks. It also consistently ranks Armor ahead of competitors when it comes to endpoint protection, malicious website detection, router safety and router security features.
“With the rise in IoT attacks and growing concerns about malware, data security and identity theft, there has been a significant surge in the demand for security and privacy tools among consumers,” said Shalini Sengupta, senior product manager at NETGEAR. “While many are currently managing their security with multiple costly subscriptions across separate platforms, NETGEAR Armor seeks to address this gap by providing a powerful, unified solution from a brand that millions have come to trust.”
"Our partnership with NETGEAR brings powerful security and capabilities for protecting privacy to the gateway, blocking threats before they reach home devices, helping individuals and families stay safe in today’s increasingly connected world,” added Ciprian Istrate, senior vice president of operations, Consumer Solutions Group at Bitdefender.
Peace of mind at home and away
Armor is a security and privacy solution available on most NETGEAR WiFi systems and routers. Using advanced AI, it automatically scans connected devices, including IoT products, for vulnerabilities and threats in the background, monitoring for potential data breaches and providing recommendations to enhance security. Users can easily get the latest updates on recent vulnerability scans, blocked attacks and suggested actions through the Orbi and Nighthawk app interfaces1.
The Armor mobile device protection app can be loaded onto mobile phones, tablets and PCs (up to 50) for protection outside the home. Available for Mac, Windows, Android and iOS, it includes:
- VPN: Allows custom location selection and blocks unwanted ads
- Web Protection: Blocks suspicious websites
- Scam Alerts: Scans SMS and Calendar for malicious links
- Account Privacy: Monitors 10 email accounts for potential breaches
In response to customer feedback, NETGEAR has also taken steps to limit the number of subscriptions Orbi and Nighthawk owners need to manage to maintain the health of their home networks by including extended warranty and 24/7 priority tech support (previously separate subscriptions) as part of the Armor service. The extended warranty covers repairs, accidental damage coverage and free express replacement service2. Priority tech support gives subscribers access to NETGEAR experts around the clock via chat, email and phone.
Armor Plus: A new tier of service
For added protection, NETGEAR announces the availability of Armor Plus which includes all the benefits of Armor and adds unlimited VPN for up to 50 devices as well as Adblocking and Anti-tracking. VPN helps users to stay protected when using unfamiliar networks while AdBlocker and Anti-tracking technology not only add an enhanced layer of privacy, but they also help to improve the performance and speed of WiFi connections.
Simplicity, security and value
NETGEAR Armor and Armor Plus are available now to Orbi and Nighthawk owners. A year’s subscription for Armor Plus is
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