Q&A: Symantec President On Why He Isn't Worried About McAfee's Spinout From Intel

Fey On The Record

McAfee spun out from parent company Intel earlier this year, but Symantec President and COO Michael Fey said he isn't worried about the effect it will have on Symantec's business. Fey said Symantec has a strong set of technologies and a platform security strategy, one he argued McAfee was a step behind on. As part of the June magazine issue, CRN sat down with Fey to talk about the competitive landscape and how Symantec will position itself as legacy rivals re-emerge and it faces continued challenges from startups. Take a look at what Fey had to say about Symantec's strategy, McAfee's position in the market, and what it all means for partners.