Symantec Launches Beta of Secure File Sharing Service
Symantec Launches Beta of
Secure
File Sharing Service.
File Sharing Service.
Symantec on Thursday announced Norton Zone, a new
consumer-focused secure file sharing service designed to enable users to safely
access, sync and share photos, videos and documents from any Windows, Mac,
Android or iOS device.
As part of the service, all files are scanned for viruses and
malware before being shared.
The company is running a free, limited public beta program that
is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Key features in the current beta include:
• Always
have the latest files on-hand -
As soon as a file or folder is added or changed in Norton Zone, all users
granted access will automatically see that change on all of their devices, so
everyone always has the most up-to-date version at hand. The free beta version
of Norton Zone also keeps track of all versions of the same file for a span of
90 days.
• Easily
and securely share files and folders - Individuals can share photos, videos
and other information uploaded to Norton Zone by emailing a link, without ever
worrying about size limitations. They can also provide other Norton Zone users
with shared access to files and entire folders.
• Post
photos and videos to Facebook -
Users can post Norton Zone links to photos and videos on Facebook, and can
disable the link anytime. Users can also control how long or how many times a
file can be accessed via link sharing.
• Backup - Information stored in Norton Zone is
automatically backed up and replicated in a secured cloud, providing additional
protection for important files, even from natural disasters.
Symantec also said that the service uses high-level,
industrial-grade encryption to protect files during transfer and while
stored in data centers.
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