Updated May 11, 2019 A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a privacy and security tool that encrypts all data transmitted between a device and a VPN server. The simplest way of understanding encryption is by thinking of a lock. With the right key, it’ll open. The lock, or encryption, is used to protect the data of your online activity, whether it’s making purchases or using personal log-ins.
When you’re choosing VPN you’ll notice they use encryption protocols with different trade-offs between security and speed. One of the most popular is OpenVPN which is based on an open source code that’s in continuous development.
SSTP or Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol is a term commonly used with Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). As one of the few possible solutions for a safe, completely uncensored, and anonymous internet experience, this technology quickly found a large use in the lives of millions of people all around the world. But with so much to…
