Protection While Using an Open Wireless Network

 

 I have both Norton Confidential and Norton Firewall. After looking at both manuals I am unable to find if or how Norton can protect information I send while using an open wireless network. What I am looking for is something like Hotspot Shield provides -- they call it HTTPS encryption through a virtual private network -- without the annoying constant ads.

 

 I know Norton protects me from snooping on my computer, but does it offer protection for information I send knowingly on an open network?

 

 Thanks for your time and assistance.

Thank you. That was very helpful. I took your advice.

 

 I have both Norton Confidential and Norton Firewall. After looking at both manuals I am unable to find if or how Norton can protect information I send while using an open wireless network. What I am looking for is something like Hotspot Shield provides -- they call it HTTPS encryption through a virtual private network -- without the annoying constant ads.

 

 I know Norton protects me from snooping on my computer, but does it offer protection for information I send knowingly on an open network?

 

 Thanks for your time and assistance.