In today’s digital landscape, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become a double-edged sword. While they offer enhanced privacy for individual users, they can pose significant security risks for organizations. Unauthorized VPN usage can lead to data leaks, unauthorized access, and a loss of control over network activity. At ThreatSTOP, we understand the critical need to safeguard your network from these risks. That’s why we’re excited to announce the rollout of new protections against several popular third-party VPN services.

Unveiling Proactive Protections for Third-Party VPNs

Our latest protections target a comprehensive list of third-party VPN services, including:

  • CyberGhostVPN
  • ExpressVPN
  • Hide.me
  • HMA (or HideMyAss)
  • Hola VPN
  • Hotspot Shield
  • NordVPN
  • Private Internet Access
  • Proton VPN
  • SoftEther
  • Speedify
  • SurfEasy
  • Surfshark
  • Tailscale
  • TunnelBear

With these new measures, ThreatSTOP enhances our DNS Defense Cloud, DNS Defense, and IP Defense products, ensuring your network remains secure and compliant.  For the best protection, both the DNS layer and IP Defense layer are necessary to cover all avenues of 3rd party VPN connection.

How Our Products Provide Comprehensive Protection

Protective DNS: Our cloud-based DNS protection (PDNS) service leverages ThreatSTOP’s extensive intelligence to block unauthorized VPN connections at the DNS level. Be it our Cloud based service, or our intelligence on your device, we cover you no matter what.

IP Defense: Our IP Defense solution provides robust protection by managing block lists on any IP-based system, including routers, firewalls, IPS, AWS WAF, and more. By blocking IP addresses associated with unauthorized VPN services, IP Defense ensures that your network remains secure from potential threats and unauthorized access.

The Power of ThreatSTOP’s Security, Intelligence, and Research Team

Our protections are meticulously crafted by the ThreatSTOP Security, Intelligence, and Research team. This dedicated team continuously analyzes emerging threats and trends, developing proactive measures to keep your network secure. From command and control activities to data exfiltration and phishing, our team ensures that your network is protected against a wide range of cyber threats.  Our protection for third party VPNs is updated in real time, adapting to the shifting nature of the Internet.

Connect with Customers, Disconnect from Risks

At ThreatSTOP, we are committed to helping you connect with customers while disconnecting from risks. Our proactive protections against unauthorized VPN usage are just one of the many ways we safeguard your digital environment. For those interested in joining the ThreatSTOP family or learning more about our comprehensive security solutions, we invite you to visit our product page. Discover how our solutions can make a significant difference in your digital security landscape. We have pricing for all sizes of customers! Get started with a Demo today!