VPNs are heavily marketed and widely misunderstood. Here is what they actually do – and when your business genuinely needs one.
What a VPN does
A VPN encrypts the connection between your device and the internet. On public Wi-Fi – hotels, airports, cafes – that stops anyone on the same network from reading your traffic. It also masks your location and shields activity from the network operator.
What a VPN does not do
It does not stop viruses, phishing or ransomware – that is antivirus territory. It does not make weak passwords strong. Think of it as one layer, not the whole defence.
When a business should use one
- Staff who travel or work remotely and connect through public or home networks
- Field teams accessing company systems from the road
- Anyone handling sensitive client data outside the office
Options that fit
For individuals, Norton Secure VPN – also bundled inside Norton 360 Deluxe – is simple and dependable. For teams, our business VPN for 10 users gives everyone protected connections under one plan.
The bottom line
If your people work outside the office, a VPN is cheap insurance. Pair it with real endpoint protection and tested backups, and you have covered the basics well. Not sure what fits? Ask us – honest advice, no upselling.
