Nord Vpn 6.50 (Setup Only)
Normally, if
you want to browse the Internet, first you need to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP), which then forwards
you to the desired website or other Internet resource. It means, all your Internet traffic goes through and can be
viewed by your ISP.
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows you to connect to the Internet via a remote
server run by a VPN service provider. All the data traveling from your computer, tablet or phone is transferred via an
encrypted connection, also known as a VPN tunnel. That means all the traffic coming from your device is encrypted, so
that it is no longer visible to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
How secure and reliable is
NordVPN?
NordVPN uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) with 256 bit-keys. In fact, it was used by
the U.S. government to secure classified information and by the NSA to protect national security data, before it became
the most frequently used algorithm in symmetric key cryptography. Now it is an ideal option for software applications,
hardware, and firmware that require either high throughput or low latency.
Furthermore, NordVPN recommends
two different security protocols that provide strong VPN encryption between your device and the server you have
connected to. Usually, when you connect to one of the NordVPN apps, it automatically selects the encryption settings
most suitable for your speed and security circumstances.
Here you will find more detailed information about
each security protocol and NordVPN recommendations for choosing between different VPN encryption types.
The
most exciting addition to the NordVPN security protocol family is IKEv2/IPsec. It encrypts and secures users’ traffic
by employing high-level cryptographic algorithms and keys. In addition to this, NordVPN utilizes NGE (Next Generation
Encryption) in IKEv2/IPsec.
In fact, at the moment the IKEv2/IPsec security protocol cannot be cracked even
by the strongest computers. Therefore, it provides military-grade encryption standards, stability, and high-performance
speed. For these reasons, it is highly recommended by NordVPN and has been adopted as a default in the NordVPN apps for
iOS and macOS.
OpenVPN
OpenVPN is a mature and robust piece of open-source software,
which provides reliability, online security, and fast VPN experience. It is a versatile protocol and can be used for
both TCP and UDP ports. Choose the TCP port as a more reliable option for accessing the web and UDP for faster online
gaming and live streaming experience.
OpenVPN supports a high number of strong encryption algorithms and
ciphers – to guarantee the protection of your sensitive data, we use AES-256-CBC with a 2048-bit DH key. It is
currently used by default for Windows, macOS, and Android.
On the final note, these security protocols have
their advantages and disadvantages in certain situations. However, both of them are recommended by NordVPN and are safe
options to use if you are concerned with your online privacy and security.
