Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol over IPSec, or L2TP\/IPSec for short<\/a>, is encryption technology that combines the best parts of PPTP and Layer 2 Forwarding. Developed and published by Cisco in 2000, this technology uses PPP at its base and then wraps additional layers of data protection around it. For encryption, it uses powerful AES, and users can choose between 128-bit, 192-bit, and 256-bit blocks. It then sends data over UDP port 500, one of the most common VPN ports that both firewalls and various services block. Comparing SSTP vs. IPSec, it\u2019s clear that the former is the better choice for anonymity, while the latter is a good option for multi-platform solutions that require data authentication. They\u2019re equal when it comes to security, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTop 3 VPNs with SSTP Protocol<\/h2>\n\n\n\nExpressVPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s a reason ExpressVPN has been one of our favorites for years: It\u2019s affordable, fast, and very reliable. It also offers quite a set of features on almost every platform imaginable. Whether you\u2019re on a PC, Mac, laptop, or smartphone, ExpressVPN will work its magic and can even be installed on the router. It\u2019s also one of the best SSTP providers, with over 3,000 global servers – ideal for accessing geo-restricted content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IPVanish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The name says it all: With IPVanish, you\u2019ll be able to set up a secure connection to hide your IP in seconds. This provider offers several protocols and a vast network of servers in 75 locations. The SSTP VPN speed is great, as well as all of its security features, including (but not limited to) DNS leak protection, a kill switch, and traffic scrambling. Since it also comes with a zero-log policy, IPVanish is easy to recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PureVPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to sheer server network size, nobody does it like PureVPN. This SSTP provider offers all popular protocols across over 140 countries with its 6,500-strong server network. It\u2019s also one of the most affordable services, starting at just under $3 a month – a massive bargain in the competitive VPN world. Granted, it\u2019s a bit more advanced, so you\u2019ll need to know a thing or two about setting up a VPN to use this service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This brings us to the end of the story about this great, although not yet super-popular, protocol. Hopefully, we\u2019ve answered \u201cWhat is SSTP VPN?\u201d noted its benefits and disadvantages, and offered a few examples of excellent services that support this protocol. If you\u2019re a Windows user, this is the protocol you\u2019ll want to use for your network and home PC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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