{"id":14774,"date":"2025-01-07T05:30:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T13:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/?page_id=14774"},"modified":"2025-06-18T22:18:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T05:18:53","slug":"netgear-evolves-armor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/pressroom\/netgear-evolves-armor\/","title":{"rendered":"NETGEAR Evolves Armor Service with State-of-the-Art Features for Enhanced Security and Privacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Award-winning NETGEAR Armor\u2122, Powered by Bitdefender\u2122 introduces new simplified experience, <\/em>additional features and new tiers of service to help defend home networks against today\u2019s increasing cyber threats<\/em><\/p>\n

San Jose, California \u2013 January 7, 2024<\/strong> \u2013 NETGEAR\u00ae, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), a leading provider of innovative, security-driven solutions for people to connect and manage their digital lives, today announced the next generation of NETGEAR Armor, powered by Bitdefender<\/a>. As a subscription, Armor is a comprehensive cybersecurity service available on Orbi mesh systems and Nighthawk routers that protects IoT and mobile devices connected to the home network and on the go.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s cybersecurity threats demand smarter protection. According to NETGEAR and Bitdefender\u2019s 2024 IoT Security Landscape Report<\/a>, 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\u2019s threats all under one subscription.<\/p>\n

A commissioned study<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith 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,\u201d said Shalini Sengupta, senior product manager at NETGEAR. \u201cWhile 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Our partnership with NETGEAR brings powerful security\u00a0and capabilities for protecting privacy\u00a0to the gateway, blocking threats before they reach home devices, helping individuals and families stay safe in today\u2019s increasingly connected world,\u201d added Ciprian Istrate, senior vice president of operations, Consumer Solutions Group at Bitdefender.<\/p>\n

Peace of mind at home and away<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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 interfaces[1]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n