Perfect Forward Secrecy
Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) means each VPN session uses unique, ephemeral encryption keys so that compromising a long-term key does not …
VPN Glossary
A keyword-focused glossary for VPN users and builders - covering core protocols, privacy concepts, leak protection, and decentralized VPN terminology for DVPN.XYZ™.
A keyword-focused glossary for VPN users and builders - covering core protocols, privacy concepts, leak protection, and decentralized VPN terminology for DVPN.XYZ™.
PPTP
PPTP is a very old VPN protocol that is widely considered insecure by modern standards. While PPTP can be easy to configure and may appear …
Software VPN
A software VPN is a VPN you run using an app on a device (phone, laptop, desktop) rather than via dedicated hardware. This is the most …
Split Tunneling (Per-App)
Per-app split tunneling allows you to decide which applications use the VPN and which bypass it. This is particularly useful on Windows and …
Tunneling
Tunneling is the process of encapsulating one network protocol inside another to create a secure route across an untrusted network. In VPNs, …
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
A VPN is a service that creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and a remote server so your traffic is protected in transit and your …
VPN Android Always-On
Always-On VPN on Android forces your device to keep the VPN active whenever possible and can block all connections if the VPN is not …
VPN Android App
A VPN Android app is a client that uses Android’s VPN framework to tunnel traffic and apply security controls. Android is popular for …
VPN Hardware
VPN hardware refers to devices that handle VPN tunneling outside your main computers and phones - most commonly routers, travel routers, …
VPN iOS App
A VPN iOS app is a client for iPhone and iPad that uses iOS VPN APIs to create a secure tunnel. Key features to look for are stable …