F-Secure and Vodafone have signed a global framework agreement (GFA) to provide Internet protection for Vodafone’s business and consumer customers. Vodafone PC Protection and Vodafone Security for smartphones will be available as a monthly subscription service.

F-Secure’s CEO Kimmo Alkio says, “Vodafone is the world’s leading mobile telecommunications company and F-Secure is the world leader in providing Internet security services to telco customers. We are proud to have signed this global framework agreement with Vodafone and are committed to ensuring the safety of consumers and business customers every time they enjoy access to the web and connect with one and other.”

Vodafone PC Protection by F-Secure provides a complete security solution for PCs and netbooks against all Internet threats. It offers outstanding performance that is light on memory use and overall system impact, but fast in detecting and blocking malware with the latest protection technologies. Vodafone PC Protection is already being used by customers in 15 countries.

Vodafone Security for smartphones by F-Secure is the comprehensive, industry-leading security solution that supports all the most popular smartphones. Light and efficient, the solution provides full protection for mobile surfing that includes real-time antivirus protection, firewall, anti-spyware and anti-theft features.

F-Secure and Vodafone signed a global framework agreement in the first half of 2008 for smartphone protection. The current global framework agreement also covers PC protection.