WatchGuard is Making the Internet Safer for Children Around the World

Friendly WiFi Initiative Recognizes Public Places That Provide Secure and Filtered Wi-Fi

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Apr 06, 2016, 09:00 ET

SEATTLE, April 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- WatchGuard Technologies, a global leader in network security, is making the Internet safer for children around the world through its support of Friendly WiFi. Initiated by the U.K. Government and managed by the RDI Trade Organization, the Friendly WiFi initiative recognizes public places – including restaurants, shops, hotels, and transportation services – that provide secure and filtered Wi-Fi.

WatchGuard teams up with Friendly WiFi to make the internet safer for children.

"With Wi-Fi hotspots growing exponentially across all types of public locations, children are becoming increasingly more vulnerable to online threats and inappropriate content," said WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani. "Enabling Wi-Fi is easy for businesses. Secure Wi-Fi is the problem WatchGuard is solving."

WatchGuard recently launched its AP300 Access Point, which extends WatchGuard's best-in-class Unified Threat Management (UTM) features to filter and reliably block inappropriate content at Wi-Fi hotspots. WatchGuard's recent innovations in secure Wi-Fi led to its accreditation as a "Friendly WiFi Approved Provider" and a partnership that will benefit families everywhere. The Friendly WiFi initiative will be promoted through WatchGuard's reseller channels and marketing campaigns to spread awareness about the dangers young people face while using public Wi-Fi.

"WatchGuard has been a pioneer in network security for 20 years and is leading the industry with their latest advancements in secure Wi-Fi," said RDI Spokesperson Mike Davies. "WatchGuard's expertise and passion for security will strengthen our commitment and make a positive difference in keeping children and young people around the world safe online."

Join WatchGuard in supporting the Friendly WiFi initiative. Before accessing your next public Wi-Fi hotspot, look for the colorful Friendly WiFi logo, and inform those who do not know about the importance of secure Wi-Fi.

About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. is a global leader of integrated, multi-function business security solutions that intelligently combine industry standard hardware, best-in-class security features, and policy-based management tools. WatchGuard provides easy-to-use, but enterprise-grade protection to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Wash. with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Visit www.watchguard.com/securewifi to learn more about WatchGuard's latest secure Wi-Fi solutions. For more information on the Friendly WiFi initiative, please visit www.friendlywifi.com.

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