Nokia and Symantec Corporation have signed an agreement that enables Nokia to provide its Series 60 based smartphones with Symantec Mobile Security.

This will offer increased protection for consumer and business users against mobile malware threats.

Nokia and Symantec will offer security solutions that will protect personal information, such as contact databases or financial details, stored on smartphones in addition to connected networks.

Symantec has been working with Nokia for more than two years to develop mobile security technology and systems for mobile devices. The new agreement strengthens the existing relationship by enabling Nokia to provide increased protection for the smartphones running the Series 60 Platform. The agreement also will enable the other Series 60 licensees to evaluate and test Symantec’s mobile security solutions for their Series 60 based smartphones.