As AI agents take on more responsibility in everyday digital activities, ensuring their security and privacy is becoming a top priority for the cybertech ecosystem. Gen Digital has introduced new capabilities aimed at strengthening protection for autonomous systems, marking a significant step as Gen accelerates agentic security and privacy for the AI era. The company announced the launch of VPN for Agents along with expanded protections within Norton 360, positioning itself to build a comprehensive consumer trust layer for AI driven interactions.
The move reflects a broader shift in how artificial intelligence is being used. AI agents are now actively managing emails, financial workflows, and sensitive data across multiple platforms. However, traditional security tools have struggled to keep pace with these changes. Conventional virtual private networks are designed to secure human activity, not the complex and continuous communication patterns of autonomous agents. Gen accelerates agentic security and privacy for the AI era by addressing these gaps with tools built specifically for AI driven environments.
At the center of the announcement is VPN for Agents, described as the first consumer focused AI native VPN designed to secure how agents communicate. The solution creates encrypted pathways tailored to the high frequency interactions of AI systems, allowing them to operate across multiple services and regions securely. Unlike traditional models, it enables agents to run across different geographic locations simultaneously while protecting identity and reducing tracking risks.
“As people embrace AI agents and use them to manage more of their digital lives, they deserve security and privacy that keeps pace,” said Howie Xu, Chief AI Innovation Officer at Gen. “Our VPN for Agents protects that activity in real time, and with Agent Protection embedded into Norton 360, we are giving millions of people the confidence to let AI work on their behalf, knowing every connection and action is secured. And we’re excited to integrate this technology into more of our products.”
In parallel, the company is expanding Norton AI Agent Protection, embedding deeper safeguards directly into Norton 360. The enhanced capabilities focus on monitoring agent behavior, blocking malicious actions, and preventing data misuse. This includes protection against prompt injection attacks, which attempt to manipulate AI decision making, as well as advanced scanning of files and code accessed by agents.
The new features extend across the full lifecycle of AI activity, from pre use validation of plugins and integrations to real time monitoring of execution. By combining detection, prevention, and user friendly controls, the platform aims to give consumers greater visibility and control over how AI agents operate on their behalf.
These developments are powered by Gen’s broader ecosystem, including its Agent Trust Hub, Gen Threat Labs, and Gen AI Foundry, which together support rapid innovation and deployment of AI security technologies. The company’s portfolio, which includes brands such as Norton and Avast, positions it to deliver security solutions at scale for millions of users worldwide.
Gen accelerates agentic security and privacy for the AI era as part of a wider industry push to create dedicated safeguards for autonomous systems. As AI agents continue to evolve from simple assistants to active participants in digital workflows, the need for real time oversight and specialized protection will become increasingly critical. This launch highlights how consumer cybersecurity platforms are adapting to ensure trust, privacy, and control remain intact in an AI driven future.
Source- PR Newswire
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