Why would you use a paid VPN service when there are free services available? Well, as a cyber security expert most known for my popular ‘Certified Ethical Hacking’ and ‘Penetration Testing’ training courses, I’m the person neighbors, friends, relatives, and even strangers on the plane ask for IT security and privacy help. I can confidently say, my most repeated phrase during these conversations is – ‘Please, trust me, and use a VPN.’ When you pay for a VPN service, you get enhanced features. The popular adage ‘you pay for what you get’ certainly applies here. Here are a few of my favorite features that I get for my paid service provided by ExpressVPN:
- Access to servers in many different countries.
- Unlimited bandwidth and fast servers.
- Ability to connect multiple devices at once.
There are many advantages to using a paid VPN service, including unrestricted access to their entire server networks, speed optimization, and military-grade encryption. Plus, they have a no-logging policy, which means they never log your online activity so that you can stay anonymous at all times.
A VPN protects your data from hackers and third parties as everything is encrypted and cannot be decoded even if hackers intercept the transmission.
A VPN provides an encrypted tunnel between your machine and a data connection.
This tunnel secures your data from outside parties by routing your internet traffic more securely, ensuring optimal privacy and security. It also allows you greater flexibility by connecting to a server in another nation and accessing content that is only available in that country.
In my opinion, a paid VPN is an excellent investment to ensure you have unrestricted access to all of your favorite websites and services.
One major player in the paid VPN services is ExpressVPN is a major player in the paid VPN provider group. They have servers located in over 90 countries, unlimited bandwidth, good application support, and are easy to install. ExpressVPN also has a 30-day money-back guarantee, making it easy to test out the service to see if you like it. ExpressVPN works with platforms like Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. You can even use it on your home router! While ExpressVPN is very popular, it certainly isn’t the only kid on the block.
Another great VPN is Norton Secure VPN which is also very easy to install, has unlimited bandwidth, and doesn’t keep logs of your activity. Cyber Ghost and Surfshark are two other reliable and popular providers. As with all things, do your research to see what will work best for you. A great VPN option is to use a home router that has a VPN service built into them. I use a Synology router (RT2600ac and MR2200) as it too adds extra protection, especially when I’m traveling. While on the road, my devices connect back to my home router via its embedded VPN and then back out to the internet, making it look like I am surfing from home. Dale here, sharing what I know to help keep families safe and smart with the technology they use.
