VPNs Types & Protocols
What does L2TP stand for?
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
Internet Key Exchange Protocol
Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol
Point-to-point Tunneling Protocol
1. Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
What does VPN stand for?
Virtual Private Network
According to NordVPNs mission statement, when was the internet invented?
1989
True or False: VPNs offer additional security when browsing the web.
True
Which VPN Protocol is the most popular?
L2TP
IKEv2
SSTP
OpenVPN
4. OpenVPN
True or False: You can use a VPN when you're using online banking.
False. You would need to turn it off before you can use your banking app.
How many servers does Nord have?
over 6000
What do most people use VPN for?
Spoofing – Disguising their location, typically used for streaming
Which type of VPNs would a large companies use?
Site-to-site VPN
Remote Access VPN
Personal VPN
Cloud VPN
1. Site-to-site VPN
Why shouldn't you use a free VPN? Name two examples.
Because they have less benefits than paid.
slower connection, more ads, limited features
When was the VPN trust Initiative founded?
2019
What are two advantages to using a VPN?
Slower internet speed, potentially difficult to set up, illegal in some countries, drain on battery life, not all VPNs made the same
Which ones are the two main types of VPN?
Personal VPN and Remote Access VPN
Site-to-Site VPN and Personal VPN
Remote Access and Site-to-Site VPN
Personal VPN, Remote Access VPN and Site-to-site VPN
3. Remote access and site-to-site VPN
How does VPN hide your IP address?
It uses an encrypted tunnel and then masks your IP address to a different one where third parties cannot reach your data.
What are 2 of VTI’s core values?
Multiple devices, No user tracking, Secure Encryption, Safe when disconnected, Split tunneling, Double VPN, SmartPlay, Double DNS
What's one disadvantage to VPNs?
Enhanced privacy, avoid censorship, Access geo-blocked content, safer use of public-wifi, secures your internet traffic, more secure than a proxy
Which feature is not part of Site-to-site VPN?
Provide site to site internal connectivity within the company
Connects remote users from any location to a corporate network
Connects individual networks into a single network
Invite partner companies into network
2. Connects remote users from any location to a corporate network.
Name three things that a good VPN does?
Strong protocols, kill switch, zero log policy, customer service, IP address protection, and mobile compatibility
Name 3 of Nord VPN’s features
Threat protection pro, Meshnet, Darkweb monitor, Dedicated IP, Online security, Hide your IP, Fastest VPN, Global Coverage, Multiple devices, No user tracking, Secure Encryption, Safe when disconnected, Split tunneling, Double VPN, SmartPlay, Double DNS
Name one country that VPNs are illegal in.
Russia, China, North Korea, etc.