April 7, 2003
By Erin Joyce

Cable giant and broadband provider Comcast is getting into the bundled services game by rolling out built-in personal firewall software for its high-speed data customers.

In an alliance with security software maker Network Associates (Quote, Company Info), the number one cable provider has begun offering advanced personal firewall services through Network Associates' McAfee anti-virus and security division.

Comcast said its high-speed Internet customers can receive the "McAfee Personal Firewall" service at no additional cost for one year. It gives customers access to the McAfee SecurityCenter, which provides users with real-time updates about alerts and security threats, along with anti-virus scanning and anti-spam features.

Comcast's announcement puts McAfee's personal firewall services into play among broadband companies in recent weeks. AOL's enhanced broadband service, which it just rolled out on March 31st, also includes the McAfee Personal Firewall service bundled into the monthly price for AOL for Broadband users.

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