Verizon's Bold Moves in Cybersecurity This Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

Verizon's Cybersecurity Commitment: More Than Just Talk

Imagine a world where your home Wi-Fi and mobile devices are fortified against cyber threats without you having to lift a finger. That's the vision Verizon is painting this Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Che Phillip, Verizon's Senior Vice President of Consumer Device Marketing, emphasizes that securing the connections that link customers to their most cherished things and people is at the core of Verizon's mission. They're not just promising security; they're embedding it into their services, giving their customers that extra layer of protection and peace of mind that has become essential in today's digital landscape.

Securing Your Digital Domain: Enter Digital Secure Home

With the Digital Secure Home service, Verizon is tackling a critical vulnerability in the modern household: the Wi-Fi network. Given the multitude of devices connected at any given time, the potential for digital threats looms large. However, Verizon's newly introduced service promises to be the shield your home network needs. The basic tier, bundled at no extra cost with Fios Home Internet, offers Vulnerability Assessments and Malicious Website Protection. For those seeking more robust defenses, Digital Secure Home Plus is on offer for just $5.99 a month, adding protection against more sophisticated threats like botnet and brute force attacks, alongside monitoring for abnormal device behavior and safeguarding sensitive data on connected devices.

On-The-Go Protection: The Refreshed Verizon Protect App

Verizon understands that security doesn't stop at the front door. The refreshed Verizon Protect app extends that security blanket, offering enhanced mobile security and privacy protections. With features like Digital Secure and Identity Secure, the app now includes a Security Rating system providing a dynamic score on your personal data's security and personalized insights for improvement. It also gives a breakdown across four key security categories, ensuring users know exactly where they stand and how they can bolster their defenses. And with the Fall Open Enrollment for Verizon Mobile Protect, customers have the chance to secure comprehensive coverage against loss, theft, and damage to their devices, among other benefits.

Verizon's suite of services, spanning from protection to connectivity and entertainment, underscores its commitment to not just meet but exceed customer expectations. By introducing Digital Secure Home and refreshing the Verizon Protect app, Verizon is not only advocating for cybersecurity awareness; it's actively equipping its customers with the tools they need to navigate the digital world safely and confidently. As we continue to rely more on digital connections, the importance of such initiatives cannot be overstated. Verizon's efforts to secure our digital and mobile lives remind us that in the face of evolving cyber threats, being proactive about cybersecurity is not just an option; it's a necessity.