I will freely admit that when it comes to VPN services my knowledge is that of a layman. When the boss wrote to me and asked me to talk about “torrent support split tunnels, tunneling in a split, and anonymous browsing”, I must admit I was a bit scared. However, the kind folks at Norton have made my job easier by explaining what these terms mean and how they affect the overall security of your system.
Norton states that “Some VPN companies can see every website you visit. Selecting a trustmark is essential. This comment was backed up by an online guru who warned about the dangers of free VPN providers who could sell your information.” However, Norton on the other hand says that it does not record or save your browsing activities.
Norton Secure VPN has some new services, but keep in mind that some of them only work on Windows and Android devices. However, some of the universally available services will make non-Windows and non-Android users want to know more.
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately using online services in hospices, hospitals, and nursing homes. Many of these services will warn you that they cannot guarantee your safety. Norton Secure VPN provides Compromised Network Detection that “will automatically protect your connection in case you connect to an unsecured Wi-Fi network.”
Anonymous browsing allows you to remain completely anonymous online. This feature, Norton warns, “will help protect your data through an encrypted tunnel that hides your activities and blocks hackers, mobile carriers, and ISPs from accessing your information when you’re connected to Wi-Fi.”
On the Go Access ensures that you can safely connect to the sites or applications you use at home. I often bank online when I’m on the go and would have loved the “bank-grade encryption” that Norton Secure VPN offers.
Before I discuss the Windows-only and Android-only features, I’ll share some important benefits of Norton Secure VPN.
Online privacy is an issue no matter where you live. If you’re working from home, you’ll undoubtedly want to ensure that any work you’re doing online, particularly on the internet, is safe and secure. Norton Secure VPN is a fantastic option:
This is great news for me. For years, one website in particular has pestered me to use it to correct and improve my already flawless copy. They appear on You Tube, on websites, and even on subscribed websites. I would love to get rid of them and all the earwax removal ads that pop up ad nauseam.
If you are like me and are a frequent user of hotspots, Norton Secure VPN will make sure that my information stays just as my data and hackers don’t get access to it.
Split Tunneling allows you to select the type of traffic you want to encrypt. Split Tunneling allows you to protect your data if you are like me and monitor your health data every day. It is one of the two services that can only be used on Windows and Android.
Kill Switch is the other Windows and Android exclusive feature that I love, and am a fan of. Kill Switch will automatically disconnect you if your connection suddenly stops working, something that is common in the hospitals I visited.
Norton is obviously serious about protecting your privacy. They have a “No Logging” policy, which simply means that they do not track or record any of your online activities. The more I researched on this topic, the more I began to think. What if my archenemy, the flashy YouTube website, is stealing all my Pulitzer-worthy comments? Security should be a top priority for all of us who work from home, and often on our own computers. If your employer has not engaged in protecting your data, be sure to send them an email with the URL of this review.
Norton Secure VPN is currently available for $69.99 for the first year. There are a variety of options to cover up to five devices. If you need a VPN, make sure you choose one that, like Norton, guarantees your privacy in cyberspace.