Symantec Secures Over 1 Bln Internet Of Things Devices

(RTTNews) - Security software maker Symantec Corp (SYMC) on Tuesday said it is securing more than one billion Internet of Things ("IoT") devices, including everything from televisions and cars to smart meters and critical infrastructure.

With IoT devices expected to number 25 billion by 2020, Symantec said it is leading the effort to protect consumers from hacks against their Internet connected devices.

As part of its broader Unified Security Strategy, Symantec said it is investing in and offering the industry's most comprehensive IoT security solutions.

This approach includes authentication, device security, analytics and management to help prevent cars, medical devices, industrial control systems, and countless consumer electronics from becoming hacked, tracked and electronically hijackeds.