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Similarities and Differences Between Spectrum Security Shield and Spectrum Security Suite?
Hello Everyone,
What are the similarities and differences between Spectrum Security Shield and Spectrum Security Suite? I know that Spectrum Security Shield is turned on by default on the new Spectrum WIFI modems to guard against bad network traffic and files on the network, where Spectrum Security Suite is an optional download that can be applied to PC's and devices to get similar protection from Spectrum Security Shield. Is Spectrum Security Suite like AV protection if you don't have an anti-virus or a Spectrum advanced WI-FI modem?
Satch
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Hi Satch,
The two are similar, but the Security Shield would apply to any device connected to the network automatically rather than having to be installed and is more focused on secure browsing and preventing scams and DDoS attacks than a traditional anti-virus that would scan programs/apps that are downloaded as well. This would allow customers who don't have a PC or are using devices such as gaming consoles or mobile devices that wouldn't be able to use the Security Suite to still have protections. It does require a Spectrum advanced WiFi router though, where the Security Suite can be used with any router, whether it is a Spectrum router or a customer owned router.
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