Easy-to-use tool provides real time protection against malware to all connected devices
Blocks unwanted content and websites when children are online
New Delhi, NFAPost: Airtel Xstream Fiber has launched a highly relevant online service – ‘Secure Internet’ to block malware (including viruses) on high risk websites and apps in real-time; by leveraging Airtel’s network security apparatus for all devices connected to the Airtel Xstream Fiber through the ‘Wi-Fi’.
‘Secure Internet’ offers multiple security modes for varying customer needs, from remote working to online classes. With its Child Safe and Study Modes, customers can block websites and applications with unwanted, adult/graphic content not suitable for children, thereby providing much needed protection from online threats to a particularly vulnerable section of society.
Bharti Airtel Chief Marketing Officer Shashwat Sharma said Airtel is obsessed with making digital experiences for customers better and safer through innovation.
“Work and children’s studies have all gone online with the pandemic. Along with the speed and reliability of broadband, security is a now a key requirement for customers. Secure Internet is an easy to activate and highly effective solution for making internet, safer for our customers,” said Shashwat Sharma.
The company’s deicision to solve emerging challenges for its customers assumes signification as Indins spend more time online for Work from Home, ecommerce and entertainment. Here they are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. India saw 300% spike in cyber-attacks during 2020 as per data compiled by CERT-In.
Around 59% of Indian adults have been a victim of cybercrime in the past 12 months, according to the sixth annual Norton Cyber Safety Insights report. Online classes and E-Learning for kids, has brought the need for effective content filtering on the internet, to the forefront.
Airtel service is available for all Airtel Xstream Fiber customers, for a monthly subscription for Rs. 99/-. The subscription comes with a 30-day complimentary trial of the service; post which it is billed. The service is easily activated/deactivate through the Airtel Thanks app.
About Airtel
Headquartered in India, Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with over 471 mn customers in 18 countries across South Asia and Africa. The company ranks amongst the top three mobile operators globally and its networks cover over two billion people.
Airtel is India’s largest integrated communications solutions provider and the second largest mobile operator in Africa. Airtel’s retail portfolio includes high speed 4G/4.5G mobile broadband, Airtel Xstream Fiber that promises speeds up to 1 Gbps with convergence across linear and on-demand entertainment, streaming services spanning music and video, digital payments and financial services.
For enterprise customers, Airtel offers a gamut of solutions that includes secure connectivity, cloud and data centre services, cyber security, IoT, Ad Tech and cloud based communication. For more details visit www.airtel.com
