iGuardian - The Home Internet Security System

A project in San Jose, CA by Itus Networks
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Keep your connected devices safe from malware, exploits, and other online threats. Zero configuration or complicated setup required.
Backers: 1029
Average Pledge Per Backer: $169

Funded: $174,233 of $125,000
Dates: Aug 7th -> Sep 12th (37 days)
Project By: Itus Networks
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Latest News

Please Read: 1,000 & Stretch-Goal & Shipping

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi iGuardian Backers! We're extremely excited about the progress of our campaign! iGuardian is now backed by 1,000 people! That just blows our minds! Our heartfelt thanks to every single one of you: THANK YOU - THANK YOU! With just under 20 hours... (Read More)

50 Hours Left - Please Help with Final Push!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi iGuardian Backers! Only 50 more hours to go before our Kickstarter campaign ends this Friday at 10AM PT. We are only $8k away from meeting our first stretch goal. If we make it, everyone will receive a 4GB SD Card in addition to their iGuardian.... (Read More)

Just hit our goal - let's keep going!

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! With 12 more days to go, we've just reached our funding goal! Thank you all so much for rallying behind iGuardian and our vision of securing home networks for everyone!!! We are in awe and extremely grateful for your support. We’ll... (Read More)

Getting Closer!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We're incredibly excited by the progress being made as we inch closer to making affordable, effective, and easy to use network security available to everyone! As of right now we're just over two-thirds of the way to our goal! We've still got a way to... (Read More)

Itus Networks Taps Kickstarter for Home Gateway Security

August 19th - via: eweek.com
While Internet connectivity in the home is now mainstream, gateway security to protect users is not. It's a gap that startup Itus Networks is aiming to address with a Linux-powered home gateway device called the iGuardian. Before Itus can deliver the iGuardian though, the company needs to raise $125,000 on crowdfunding site Kickstarter in order to build the device. The Kickstarter campaign ends on Sept. 12, and as of Aug. 19, $61,000 has been raised. (Read More)

Snort on home routers - what a great idea

August 18th - via: zdnet.com
Itus Networks is building a router that has the Snort IPS built in. Why isn't everyone doing this? (Read More)

Startup builds intrusion prevention system for home networks

August 17th - via: pcworld.com
At a time of growing concern about the security of interconnected devices in homes, a startup aims to provide consumers with a type of network security system traditionally used by businesses. (Read More)

4 Home Security Devices You Should Be Paying Attention To

August 13th - via: inmyarea.com
Security has gotten extremely complicated with all the cool gadgets you can buy. Check out these up and coming home security devices. (Read More)

iGuardian flexes business grade internet protection at home

August 12th - via: technologytell.com
The iGuardian is designed to protect home networks with business-class efficacy. iGuardian requires no configuration or set up experience whatsoever. (Read More)

On our way!

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been one week since our last update and we've been working hard to make the iGuardian a reality. So far we've seen a lot of interest from the community and it seems like everywhere we go folks are very encouraging about our project. We've also... (Read More)

Thank you Defcon!

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night we got home from Defcon 22 in Las Vegas, NV. This year's conference was AMAZING! I think everyone who attended can agree that the staff did a fantastic job of organizing everything.   We had a booth in the vendor area to show off the... (Read More)

Off to a great start!

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone that's backed us! We're off to a great start closing in on just under 15% of our goal in the first two days but we've still got a long way to go. Today we had an amazing opportunity to interact with some of the best hackers in... (Read More)

iGuardian Aims to Secure the "Internet of Things"

August 8th - via: vpncreative.net
A Kickstarter campaign for iGuardian launched by Itus Networks and displayed at DEF CON hopes to "challenge the status quo" of home security solutions. (Read More)

iGuardian Protecting All Your Devices At Home

August 8th - via: techfaster.com
A new product from San Jose based Itus Networks, promises to bring enterprise level security tools to home users. Their new product, iGuaardian is a network security device designed specifically for use in homes. (Read More)

Home Security Device iGuardian Raises Over $13,000 During the First Day on Kickstarter

August 8th - via: crowdfundinsider.com
The iGuardian features a completely new approach to home Internet security for consumers and aims to change the way home users address network security. (Read More)

iGuardian Home Internet Security System Launches On Kickstarter (video)

August 8th - via: geeky-gadgets.com
iGuardian has been specifically designed to provide you with a more robust home Internet security system. (Read More)

This Device Can Hack-Proof a Smart Home

August 7th - via: motherboard.vice.com
The data in your smart home probably isn’t safe. The growing Internet of Things—the increased connectivity of everything from fridges to thermostats—means that your personal data will be spread across more devices than ever before, providing myriad avenues for hackers to siphon off and profit from your sensitive information. (Read More)

Protect your smart home from hackers with iGuardian

August 7th - via: digitaltrends.com
As more and more people welcome internet-connected gizmos into their homes, the digital hunting grounds tend to get bigger and bigger for hackers. You hear about it every so often — one week it’s a nefarious exploit discovered in a line of popular outlet switches, the next it’s a smart refrigerator that gets hacked to send spam texts. (Read More)

$149 networking security gizmo runs Snort on OpenWRT

August 4th - via: linuxgizmos.com
Itus Networks is set to launch a $149 "iGuardian" network security appliance on Kickstarter that runs OpenWRT Linux and the Snort IPS stack on a MIPS64 SoC. (Read More)

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