Symantec VIP for Windows

App for second layer security: Free

Hackers are developing sophisticated and more effective tools to steal your data. VIP Access for Windows by Symantec is a popular choice for companies who need to secure access email accounts and databases. It is suitable for personal and business use.

Symantec's ID protection offering is not the only one. Bitwarden and Open Two Factor Authenticator are great options.

Symantec VIP Access offers a physical component to the signing in process for your favorite websites. Passwords can be stolen or sold online, sometimes without you realizing until it's too late. You will need to provide additional validation on your device for this VIP app. The type of authentication required will depend on the available data on your device.

First, download the app and then install it on your Windows PC. It is easy to install the app if you follow the steps in the VIP Access Setup Wizard.

VIP Access's ease-of-use is a big part of its appeal. Here's how you can use it to access a website on your Windows device. The app will automatically launch when you start your computer.

Go to the login page for your app or website. Enter your username and password. Submit your credentials. If the app or site is compatible Symantec VIP Access, you will be asked to provide another form of authentication. Once you have provided the required authentication, you will automatically be logged in.

It's becoming more common for employees to work remotely from their personal devices. It's almost impossible for IT departments control these personal devices. VIP Access adds an extra layer to security for company accounts and systems, regardless of where they are accessed.