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.Security and .Protection domains to XYZ — Symantec sells

Symantec now left with two .brand domain names.

Security software firm Symantec has sold its two non-brand top level domain names to XYZ, the firm behind the .xyz top level domain name.

XYZ states the .security domain name can be used for anything from private security to building security to internet security, with domains like ComputerSoftware.security and DowntownLosAngeles.Security.

The firm notes that a lot of security firms use the term protection in their brand names and slogans. Protection can also be used in broader terms, such as brand protection, fire protection and environmental protection. Possible domains include TravelAbroad.protection and Homeowners.protection.

Symantec originally applied for six top level domain names. It lost auctions for .Cloud and .Antivirus. Following selling .Protection and .Security, it is only left with the brand domain names .norton and .symantec.

It originally envisioned its non-brand domain names being open for public registration following an initial test period.

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