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A complete guide to MPLS VPN services for secure and reliable connectivity
In enterprise networking, the choice of how to connect offices, data centers, and remote users has a direct impact on performance, reliability, and cost. One solution is a multiprotocol label switchin...
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What is DNS TTL? Best practices for privacy and performance
Every time you visit a website, your device sends a request to a Domain Name System (DNS) server, which looks up the domain name and then sends you the numerical IP address associated with it. The res...
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What is 128-bit encryption, and is it still secure in 2025?
128-bit encryption remains a cornerstone of online security, protecting everything from VPN traffic to mobile apps. It’s widely used and has never been reported to have been cracked. But with ongoin...
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PPTP vs. L2TP: What’s the difference?
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) are both virtual private network (VPN) tunneling protocols, but they function very differently. All VPNs direct internet ...
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What is SSTP (Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol)? Complete guide
There are numerous VPN protocols to choose from when you want to establish a secure connection and encrypt your online data, including OpenVPN and WireGuard. SSTP, or Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol,...
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Internet infrastructure: What it is and how it works
The internet feels so simple: you tap a screen, click a mouse, and enjoy a whole world of information and connections, right there at your fingertips. Behind the scenes, however, the internet is anyth...
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WireGuard vs. IPsec: Which VPN protocol is better?
When it comes to VPN security, stability, and speed, the protocol you choose can make or break your online experience. As such, it’s important to know the differences between the top options, so you...
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Split tunneling vs. full tunneling: Which should you use?
A VPN can be configured to handle your traffic in two modes: full tunneling and split tunneling. With full tunneling, all your traffic goes through the VPN, whereas with split tunneling, you choose wh...
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Why ExpressVPN switched from C to Rust for Lightway's code
We have just rolled out a new version of Lightway to users—one that sees our pioneering VPN protocol rewritten in Rust programming language. Here we wanted to take a moment to discuss some of the mo...
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Lightway upgrade: Integrating ML-KEM for post-quantum security
Encryption is always evolving, and so are we. When Kyber emerged as a trusted frontrunner in the race to secure the post-quantum world, we integrated it into Lightway to ensure your data stayed ahead ...
