New VPN, anyone? A VPN(Virtual Private Network) can be used to secure your browsing experience from threats such as snooping, tracking or interference by 3rd parties. The thing is though, that in most cases you really don’t know who you’re putting your trust in, when using any of these services. It’s possible that the very app you’re using to protect yourself, might in fact be the most invasive, they could be using your information for nefarious reasons. Obviously, this is not a proven fact, but it’s most certainly a threat.
‘Confirmed VPN’, on the other hand, operates a service which they advertise as ’Open Operated’ – a set of protocols for apps, which creates trust through transparency.
Elements monitored or followed, must include :
- Open source code.
- Open infrastructure.
- Auditing by 3rd party experts.
- Proof of zero tampering.
- Complete, publicly available documentation.
- Bug reporting.
These standards mean that this new VPN is not in the market to use the application as a vehicle to manipulate or sell your information for personal gain, rather they charge for the use of their app, & thereby have the financial standing to offer full transparency of their methods & their aims, which is to provide an effective VPN service that you can trust.
The application is available for both Windows & Mac on PC, as well as for Apple & Android devices, on mobile. Founded by Johnny Lin & Rahul Dewan in 2017, Confirmed VPN is bent on providing a secure, transparent & privacy aware user experience, backed up by 3rd party audits. The team offers a 7 day free trial so that users can get a feel for their application before committing to regular monthly payments. To find out about their policies & to download their app, visit their Website, Confirmed VPN.
– This is a startup profile based on publicly available material & not a review –
Image Credit: Confirmed VPN
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