Gen Digital Inc. is a global consumer cybersecurity company whose work spans threat intelligence, AI-powered solutions, device protection, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness. For engineers and researchers in AI and machine learning, the practical draw is scale: the company reports nearly 500 million users across more than 150 countries, and applies advanced threat intelligence and AI-powered systems to problems in digital safety at that reach. It is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker GEN.
The company operates through a family of consumer brands, including Norton, Avast, Avira, AVG and CCleaner in cybersecurity, privacy and utilities, alongside LifeLock in identity protection and ReputationDefender in online reputation and privacy. Its stated approach pairs user-friendly technology with advanced threat intelligence and AI-powered solutions, a combination reflected in products described as award-winning.
Gen traces its lineage in digital safety to Symantec Corporation, founded in 1982, and employs thousands of professionals. It maintains dual headquarters in Tempe, Arizona and Prague, Czech Republic, and serves customers in more than 150 countries. The company describes its mission as empowering people to live their digital lives safely, privately and confidently.
