SaferVPN

SaferVPN is a Virtual Private Network utility 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] SaferVPN has provided free accounts to dissidents in Turkey, Iran, and Bangladesh.[4]

SaferVPN
Developer(s)Safer Social Ltd.[1]
Initial releaseMarch 2013
Stable release
4.9 / 1 December 2017 (2017-12-01)
Operating systemWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Linux, Google Chrome extension, Mozilla add on
PlatformPersonal computer
Size9.7MB
Available inEnglish, German, French, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish
TypeVPN[2]
LicenseCommercial
Alexa rank33,096 (Global, April 2018)
Websitesafervpn.com

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.[5][6] In the Microsoft Imagine Cup competition the first application cofounders Amit Bareket and Sagi Gidali assembled together made second place.[7] SaferVPN network infrastructure served as the basis of Bareket and Gidali next company, Perimeter 81 initial product development. [8]

#UnblockTheWeb

In March 2014 when Turkey attempted to block Twitter, SaferVPN launched the #UnblockTheWeb initiative to give individuals blocked by government censorship free access to a VPN.[9] In August, 2016, Unblock the Web provided a free VPN account to a coalition of Bangladeshi bloggers allowing them to communicate.[10] In 2016, Apple approved SaferVPN to implement automatic Wi-Fi Security. Its patented technology alerts users when they connect to an unsecured Wi-Fi network even if their device is locked, preventing harmful data leaks.[11]

Technology

SaferVPN uses protocols to secure data that is transmitted over its network. Each protocol varies in how the data is secured.[11] 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 giving 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.[12][13][14]

See also

References
  1. "SaferVPN: This newcomer is off to a good start". PCWorld. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  2. "Protect Your Business! The 7 Cybersecurity Tools You Need as an Entrepreneur". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  3. Vilner, Yoav. "16 Israeli Startups Ready To Take On 2016". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  4. "Iran Tightens Its Grasp on Telegram Use". Huffington Post. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  5. Onibalusi, Segun (2017-07-21). "How to Choose a VPN Provider for Your Business". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  6. "Israeli VPN startup SaferVPN raises $1 million for business services". Tech.eu. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  7. "SaferVPN Raises $1M Venture Funding To Provide Businesses With Scalable, Cloud-Based VPN Applications And A Customizable Cloud Management Portal - Tech Company News". Tech Company News. 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  8. SonicWall leads $10m round in Perimeter 81, Globes, Yasmin Yablonko, 21 November, 2019
  9. Liacas, Tom (2015-05-08). "Why Google and other tech giants are creating tools for political dissidents". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  10. "Blogging for a Change: A Blogger's Journey to Advocate for His People and His Culture Through Blogging Activism". Huffington Post. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  11. "SaferVPN's launches Automatic Wi-Fi solution for mobile". Geektime. 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  12. "Seriously?! Can You Not Do That? Chapter IV - Insecure Use of Public Wi-Fi". ITSPmagazine | Cybersecurity & Infosec News. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  13. Movements.org (2016-09-08). "Why We All Need Wi-Fi Security". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  14. Musthaler, Linda. "SaferVPN says it takes the risk out of using public Wi-Fi connections". Network World. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
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