Symantec has been known for Norton security software for so many years. Recently it has launched its first hardware, Norton Core- it’s first home router. The software installed in this router keeps the entire home safe. It has a built in security app that keeps every Internet of Things (IoT) device secure. Why this device was needed; because an anti-virus software can protect your computer from viruses but it can not shield other home devices.

Advantages of Norton Core

● It is backed up by a security expert team who analyze the security check of this router.
● The router gets regular updates of cybercrime security and protection mechanism.
● If the router sense any device infected, it separates other devices from it so that other devices does not get the malware.
● You can see the router details on your mobile phone through an app. You can see all the connected networks and current threats the router has blocked.
● This shows you your current safety level from 0 to 500.
● You can pause the connection for connected devices individually if you like and you can also put a timer according to your bed time to pause the connection.
● You can also set the device priorities.
● It is an nice looking router that comes only in Titanium Gold or Granite Grey.
● Device comes with a parental control. You can limit the data of your child and can limit the content access for them. You can also limit the hours your kid can use the internet.

Powerful hardware

● It’s a geodesic dome shaped device that measures 6 by 6 by 5 inches.
● It has dual core 1.7 GHz processor, 1GB system memory and 4GB flash memory.
● It can cover a home between 3000 to 5000 square feet.
● This router comes with Gigabit LAN ports for the clients who use wire.

Security routers in its own are not new. Many companies provide this for free. But Norton has come one step further by providing this kind of security to home users. Internet security has been an issue for so many years. With the internet vulnerability anyone can hack into your devices such as baby monitor and thermostat. There are more important devices which share the basic weaknesses and need a security system. There are some devices which can not be installed with antivirus software. Some devices can be taken under control by any other device. This vulnerability of devices makes them prone to high risk of attack. Here comes the Norton Core as the superhero to save all the weak devices from harmful people. It shields them, saves them and heals them after an attack like a true superhero.

Norton Core has the software of Norton’s basic antivirus software. Shifting virus scans from computer to a router is a great idea. This way you won't have to worry about scanning your computer for viruses. Its a smart way to handle all your IoT devices.