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Security Shield for Spectrum Advanced WiFi

SPECTRUM SECURITY

Protecting Your Home Network Every Minute

Order Spectrum Internet® and add Advanced WiFi to get superior network protection. With Advanced WiFi, Spectrum Security Shield blocks up to 10 million online attacks per day to keep home networks safe.

Security You Can Trust – for All Your Devices

In a world full of online threats and scams, securing your home network and devices matters more than ever. Spectrum Advanced WiFi safeguards your mobile phone, laptops and all connected devices by blocking threats before they even reach you.

Breakthrough Security Features

Security Shield gives you an extra layer of defense with cutting-edge security for the devices in your home – and it’s included with Spectrum Advanced WiFi at no extra cost.

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Secure Browsing

Malware and phishing attacks are stopped in their tracks – keeping your personal data safe.

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Automated Cyberattack Defense

Spectrum’s AI technology automatically suppresses unwanted communication between your devices and Internet scammers.

A laptop and mobile phone with Security Shield protection

Total Device Protection

Security Shield maintains non-stop monitoring for unusual behavior in your home’s connected devices.

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Network Control

Control and monitor your network’s advanced security settings with the My Spectrum App.


How to Safeguard Your Network

Strengthen your defense against cyberattacks by following these simple steps:

Step 1

Start by signing up for Spectrum Internet.

Step 2

Add Spectrum Advanced WiFi to get Security Shield.

Step 3

Security Shield’s automated AI will block malicious threats.


Frequently Asked Questions

Spectrum offers two products to protect you from online threats. 

Spectrum Security Shield, included with Advanced WiFi, monitors your Internet traffic and blocks malicious websites, phishing scams and cyberattacks before they reach your WiFi devices. 

Spectrum Security Suite, included with Spectrum Internet, provides Spectrum Internet customers with essential protections to your devices, including:

  • Antivirus protection with automatic virus removal
  • Firewall feature to protect private data and allow only safe Internet connections
  • Multi-computer protection – up to 10 laptops and computers
  • Browsing protection to block harmful websites 
  • Antibot scanner to detect and remove malicious software on Windows computers
  • Online parental controls that allow you to set time limits, monitor web activity and block certain websites

Yes, Spectrum offers Security Suite to Spectrum Internet customers at no extra fee. Security Suite provides advanced protection against viruses, spyware and other malicious software for up to 10 Mac and Windows laptops and computers. 

Learn more about Security Suite and how it protects against viruses.

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