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By Launching Threat Protection, NordVPN Entered the Antivirus Market

NordVPN | February 11, 2022

With the launching of Threat Protection, which is integrated
With the launching of Threat Protection, which is integrated into the NordVPN app, NordVPN, the world's largest VPN service provider, takes another step toward cementing its position as a market leader in cybersecurity. By preventing trackers, phishing attempts, invasive adverts, harmful websites, and corrupted files, this new function provides a complete defense against cyber threats.

"At Nord Security, we know that cybersecurity evolves rapidly, and cybersecurity tools must evolve too. And as part of a broader effort to shift into a more encompassing cybersecurity company, introducing Threat Protection brings us one step closer," says Vykintas Maknickas, product strategist at NordVPN. "With the introduction of Threat Protection, we will be able to offer more services and more comprehensive protection that doesn't depend merely on your VPN connection."

Threat Protection protects against three types of threats. Web trackers and malicious adverts, as well as hazardous websites and corrupted files, are among them.

Web trackers and malicious ads

Defending against trackers is often outside the scope of a VPN, which is where Threat Protection comes in. Threat Protection improves the overall web privacy experience by ultimately preventing trackers. In real-time, you can monitor and manage the blacklisted trackers.
Harmful websites

To avoid harmful websites, utilize Threat Protection while browsing the web. Before the page loading, Threat Protection displays a warning popup. This allows you to escape rather than proceed to a potentially hazardous site where you could be phished or have your info harvested.
Infected files

Threat Protection can also be the first line of security while downloading a file from the internet. It will scan the file for malware and, if none are found, it will be designated as safe without any interruptions. However, if malware is discovered, the file will be removed before it can cause any harm. You'll also get access to a log of scanned files that you may look at at any time.

"Threat Protection takes what was once the task of antivirus software and merges it with NordVPN,Regardless of how long you have been using the internet, you can end up falling victim to some precarious website or download. This is exactly why Threat Protection was introduced — to add a layer of security to make your online browsing safer, cleaner, and more private."

Vykintas Maknickas, product strategist at NordVPN

Users must download the newest OpenVPN version of the NordVPN app from the official website to use Threat Protection. Users will be protected without connecting to a VPN server once the feature is enabled. Threat Protection is currently available for all macOS users, and Windows users will receive it gradually.

NordVPN is a service provided by Nord Security. Nord Security is steadily progressing toward its goal of being an all-in-one cybersecurity solution. Three more market-leading products join NordVPN: NordLocker, an encrypted cloud storage solution; NordPass, a next-generation password manager; and NordLayer, an advanced network access security solution.

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Cyber Security & Cloud North America – New Line-Up Speakers Announced

TechEx Events Ltd | April 17, 2023

The Cyber Security & Cloud Congress North America (17-18th May) has announced exciting new additions to its line-up of speakers and panellists for the upcoming two-day event in Santa Clara. The event will take place on May 17th and 18th, 2023, and will feature a diverse range of tech industry experts, including CIOs, CTOs, Cyber Security, Cloud Architects, and other key players in the field. Attendees will have a great opportunity to hear from the most talented speakers including: Prasanna P., Digital Transformation Leader – Enterprise Architecture & Enterprise Strategy Leader – Molina Healthcare Shea Lovan, Chief Security Officer – UC Santa Barbara Sachin Vaidya, EVP Chief Information Officer of Heritage – Bank of Commerce Kishore Viswanathan, Senior Technical Program Manager, Cybersecurity and Compliance – Lucid Motors Sameh Emam, Division Risk Manager – Union Bank Kavitha Venkataswamy, Director – Digital Product Security – Capital One Richard Paz, CISM, Cyber Security Engineer – NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory & many more! In addition to these keynote speakers, the event will also feature several panel discussions covering a wide range of topics, including Zero Trust, Threat Detection & Response, Training, Talent & Culture, Identity & Access Management, Application Security, Data Security and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other industry professionals and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies shaping the cybersecurity and cloud technology landscape. The Cyber & Cloud Congress North America promises to be a knowledge-packed, innovative, and engaging event for all those interested in Cyber Security and Cloud technology, but also the newest technology solutions, products and services that will be showcased during the event. “We are thrilled to have such an outstanding group of speakers joining us for the Cyber & Cloud Expo,” said Lia Richards, Head of Conference. “With their diverse backgrounds and extensive experience, they will bring a wealth of knowledge and insights to our attendees. We look forward to hearing their perspectives on the most pressing issues facing the industry today”. WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT? Over the course of two days at Cyber Security & Cloud Congress North America attendees will have a great number of opportunities to visit exhibition stalls and connect with the representatives of some of the world’s biggest brands including IBM, IDC, Bosh, AWS, Zoho and many more, all implementing the latest in Cyber Security & Cloud technologies within their sectors. Paying attendees will also have a chance to join the networking party event following Day 1 of the conference, where all will be able to connect and network in a more relaxed setting, with free food and drinks provided. This opportunity is open for Gold and Ultimate Pass Holders, Speakers, Press, Sponsors, and Exhibitors. Find out more information here: https://www.cybersecuritycloudexpo.com/northamerica/networking-party/ Early-bird registration offering 25% discount of the full ticket price is open until 17th April, and interested attendees are encouraged to secure their tickets before the offer ends to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity. Follow this link to discover ticket types and prices: https://www.cybersecuritycloudexpo.com/northamerica/ticket-types-and-prices/. About TechEx Events Ltd The TechEx Event portfolio is an international conference and tech showcasing cutting-edge tech innovation in enterprise. Featuring real-life use cases and in-depth industry insights, the event series delves into the AI, Big Data, Blockchain, Cyber Security, 5G, IoT and Edge Computing ecosystems. Running for over six years, our co-located events strengths lie within our expert community. We bring the heroes responsible for pushing game changing tech and strategy together, to craft relationships and creative solutions. We are the place where networking never stops – The one-stop-shop for enterprise innovators.

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