McAfee Blogs

 By: Darius, Sales & Marketing Rotation Engineer “The sky is the limit.” It’s a phrase I heard frequently growing up, in school, college and university. To me, the phrase means there are endless opportunities. So, my nine-year-old self desired to be a racecar driver, my freshman year ambition was to be a developer and then …

Every fall the leaves change colors, sweaters replace sundresses, and new changes are afoot. Especially for us at McAfee. In fact, we’re announcing quite a few changes to our consumer security portfolio this fall. Tailored to the increasingly connected world we live in, our evolved line of products focuses on better performance, better ransomware protection, …

The days are getting shorter and your bags are (finally) unpacked from the annual family vacation. Summer is officially coming to an end, and parents and kids are switching gears from hot afternoons filled with play dates and summer camp to early mornings and long school days. But as fun as a new school year …

The first step in building a culture of security in an organization is embedding it into your vision and values. Creating a foundational commitment to security among all employees establishes a strong first line of defense. With that in place, the next step is reviewing each area of the business to ensure you’re walking the …

With the pressure of digital transformation on companies today, executives need to consider how to keep their organization safe amidst rapid change. Most businesses cover their security bases with the basics: advanced analytics, technology using machine-learning and AI, and baseline protocols. But in the face of today’s rising threats, the basics may not be enough. …

Pharmacy benefits management company Prime Therapeutics is responsible for the safety of personal health information for more than 27 million Blue Cross Blue Shield members nationwide. As employees and systems handle this sensitive data in daily interactions with Blue Cross Blue Shield, pharmacists, Medicare and Medicaid and employees, a reliable defense system is critical. With …

By Srinidhi, Software Quality Engineer There’s more to life than work.   It’s a commonly held and often stated view, but companies that take it to heart are few and far between. McAfee is one of those few.  Well known as an industry leader, the creator of powerful security technologies and solutions, McAfee also believes it is …

By Simon, Software QA Manager Simon is a Software Quality Assurance Manager at the McAfee Aylesbury office. He joined the company 11 years ago and has fulfilled various roles at McAfee Labs, where he found his passion for improving the quality of the technology we deliver to McAfee customers. Who doesn’t want to live out …

By Christie, HR Communications Intern As someone who always wanted to make an impact in the world, I thought nonprofit was the only fit for my passions in marketing and philanthropy. Because of this, I’ve worked primarily in the nonprofit sector for the last three years. But to keep my options open, I desired to …

By: DaWane, Sales Director Standing in front of 800 parents and fellow students to deliver the welcome address, thoughts swirled around in my head. My hands were shaky, my palms oozed with sweat and I had a death grip on the podium. They say I did well, but inside, I was so uncomfortable, I thought …

By: Ruby, Digital Media Specialist It’s often assumed that interns are usually college undergraduates with a temporary assignment. I’m an exception to the rule in both respects. I started as a McAfee intern while I was a part-time graduate MBA student at Santa Clara University. Through my internship, I secured a full-time position on McAfee’s …

This blog post was written by Nick Viney. Artificial intelligence, or simply AI, was merely a dream a number of years ago – now, not only are we seeing it become more common in our everyday lives, it’s beginning to be a very hot topic amongst businesses. Last year, the Boston Consulting Group and MIT Sloan …

By: Keyeon, Business Development Representative Imagine if you felt like you had to keep a secret from everyone you know, because if you told someone, then you might lose family, friends, healthcare coverage, money or worse, your dignity. Being open at work can be a challenge. No one wants to feel that their job is …

This blog was written by Jessica Brookes. When I was child, gaming was all joysticks and arcades. Now, it’s all about hyper realistic graphics, immersive experience and above all, playing online against players from all over the world. Since the early 2000s, we’ve seen online gaming grow into a worldwide phenomenon, increasing hugely in popularity …

This blog post was written by Nick Viney. With more and more businesses offering employees the opportunity to work outside of the office, it’s no surprise that IT departments are becoming increasingly nervous about the dangers of remote working. As this method of boosting staff morale becomes common, sensitive company data has the potential to …

This blog was written by Jeff Elder. When Austin Ortega was 12, he and his brother fought over who got to play video games like Gorillas and Commander Keen on an old family computer his parents had bequeathed to them. Then one day, they broke it. Their dad brought to their Grapevine, Texas, home a stack …

In recent years, gaming has grown drastically in popularity – moving from a niche hobby to a mainstream activity for adults and children alike. So much so that the majority (84%) of parents allow their children to play 1-4 hours of video games every single day. Despite this wide-spread video game use, new research from …

By: Amanda Steger, Senior Director & Sandra Chin, Engineering Operations Manager Educating the next generation of cybersecurity heroes has always been a passion of ours – it’s one of the many values we share with McAfee. Between McAfee’s Online Safety Program (teaching online safety in the community), Global Community Service Day (a day dedicated to …

By: Madeleine Human Resources, Intern Picture this: approaching the end of your double degree, applying for internships and work experience in your field of choice – Human Resources – but being rejected due to your inexperience in the corporate world. All you have to offer potential employers is a promise to work as hard as …

With several major European sporting events, music festivals and a huge royal wedding on the way, this summer is set to be filled with many must-see moments. For those occasions where a television isn’t close by or the content is not freely available, many of us may resort to streaming services so that we can …

By: Emily, Communications Program Manager When I finished college, I went to work for the same nonprofit youth sports organization where I tried volleyball, basketball and other sports growing up. The keyword is ‘try,’ because, let’s face it – I was bad at sports. All coaches for the organization were – and still are – …

On February 28th, Info Security Products Guide Global Excellence Awards presented their 2018 award winners. We are humbled to have received two golds in the Product or Service Excellence of the Year — Security Information and Website & Web Application Security for McAfee Safe Connect. Product Overview: McAfee Safe Connect is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) that helps users …

Just a few weeks back, Info Security Products Guide awarded McAfee Safe Connect with two Gold-Level Global Excellence Awards for Product or Service Excellence of the Year – Security Information and Website & Web Application Security! To celebrate, we’re treating you to a #RT2Win Sweepstakes on the @McAfee_Home Twitter handle. Ten [10] lucky winners of …

By Marty, Regional Sales Director March 8th marks the 108th year the world has celebrated International Women’s Day. During those years women won the right to vote, according to the Department of Labor women now account for 47% of the US workforce and control over $20 trillion in worldwide spending[1]. Still, recent reports indicate economic …

By Karla, Digital Media Specialist During the month of March, we’re excited to support International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month. At McAfee, we recognize the power of an inclusive and diverse culture and are proud to celebrate the achievements of our trailblazing female colleagues worldwide. And of course, no group is more …