Software:SaferVPN
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| Developer(s) | Safer Social Ltd.[1] |
|---|---|
| Initial release | March 2013 |
| Stable release | 4.9
/ 1 December 2017 |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Linux, Google Chrome extension, Mozilla add on |
| Platform | Computer |
| Size | 9.7MB |
| Available in | English, German, French, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish |
| Type | VPN[2] |
| License | Commercial |
| Website | safervpn |
SaferVPN is a VPN service developed by Safer Social, Ltd.[1][3] The network protects user data from Wi-Fi security risks through end-to-end encryption of user connections.[2]
History
SaferVPN was released in 2013 by cybersecurity software developers, including founders Amit Bareket and Sagi Gidali. SaferVPN’s parent company began raising capital after creating and patenting a system created to aid law enforcement in identifying and catching car thieves.[4][5] In the Microsoft Imagine Cup competition, the first application cofounders Amit Bareket and Sagi Gidali assembled together made second place.[6] SaferVPN network infrastructure served as the basis of Bareket and Gidali next company, Perimeter 81 initial product development. [7]
Technology
SaferVPN uses protocols to secure data that is transmitted over its network. Each protocol varies in how the data is secured.[8] SaferVPN’s supported protocols include:
- OpenVPN, the commonly used protocol due to its performance and security level.
- Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), a commonly used VPN protocol that uses basic encryption that gives users fast connection speeds.
- Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP/IPSec), secure but slower than other protocols. L2TP is a good option if OpenVPN or IKEv2 aren’t available. Unlike PPTP, L2TP/IPSec requires a shared key or the use of certificates.
- IKEv2, the newest protocol available. Fastest of all protocols, it is secure and stable, but not supported on all platforms.[9][10][11]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "SaferVPN: This newcomer is off to a good start". PCWorld. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3200671/privacy/safervpn-vpn-review.html. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Protect Your Business! The 7 Cybersecurity Tools You Need as an Entrepreneur.". Entrepreneur. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/306294. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ↑ Vilner, Yoav. "16 Israeli Startups Ready To Take On 2016" (in en). Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/yoavvilner/2015/12/15/these-are-the-16-israeli-startups-ready-to-take-on-2016/2/#508b7529475e.
- ↑ Onibalusi, Segun (2017-07-21). "How to Choose a VPN Provider for Your Business" (in en). Entrepreneur. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/294754.
- ↑ "Israeli VPN startup SaferVPN raises $1 million for business services" (in en-US). Tech.eu. http://tech.eu/brief/safervpn-funding/.
- ↑ "SaferVPN Raises $1M Venture Funding To Provide Businesses With Scalable, Cloud-Based VPN Applications And A Customizable Cloud Management Portal - Tech Company News" (in en-US). Tech Company News. 2017-09-22. http://techcompanynews.com/safervpn-raises-1m-venture-funding-provide-businesses-scalable-cloud-based-vpn-applications-customizable-cloud-management-portal/.
- ↑ SonicWall leads $10m round in Perimeter 81, Globes, Yasmin Yablonko, 21 November 2019
- ↑ "SaferVPN's launches Automatic Wi-Fi solution for mobile" (in en-US). Geektime. 2016-09-09. https://www.geektime.com/2016/09/09/israeli-safervpn-launches-automatic-wi-fi-solution-to-keep-users-secure-on-the-go/.
- ↑ "Seriously?! Can You Not Do That? Chapter IV - Insecure Use of Public Wi-Fi" (in en-US). ITSPmagazine | Cybersecurity & Infosec News. https://itspmagazine.com/from-the-newsroom/seriously-can-you-not-do-that-chapter-iv-insecure-use-of-public-wi-fi.
- ↑ Movements.org (2016-09-08). "Why We All Need Wi-Fi Security" (in en-US). https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-we-all-need-wi-fi-security_us_57d152e8e4b0eb9a57b7a093.
- ↑ Musthaler, Linda. "SaferVPN says it takes the risk out of using public Wi-Fi connections" (in en). Network World. https://www.networkworld.com/article/3186492/security/safervpn-says-it-takes-the-risk-out-of-using-public-wi-fi-connections.html.
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