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Surfshark

Score7.5 out of 10

5 Reviews and Ratings

What is Surfshark?

Surfshark VPN is a virtual private network service provided by Surfshark B.V. According to the vendor, it aims to provide secure and private internet access by encrypting internet traffic and hiding IP addresses. It is suitable for companies of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises. Surfshark VPN is said to cater to various professions and industries including IT and technology professionals, remote workers and digital nomads, journalists and media professionals, legal and financial services, as well as healthcare and medical professionals.

Key Features

VPN: According to the vendor, Surfshark is a VPN service that enables users to secure their internet connection by encrypting their data and hiding their IP address.

CleanWeb: Surfshark's CleanWeb feature is claimed to block ads, trackers, malware, and phishing attempts, providing a clean and safe browsing experience.

Unlimited Devices: Surfshark allows users to protect an unlimited number of devices with a single subscription, supporting various platforms.

Safety Switch: According to the vendor, Surfshark's Safety Switch feature ensures that users' activities and sensitive data are never exposed, even if the VPN connection drops.

Camouflage Mode: Surfshark's Camouflage Mode is claimed to make it difficult for internet service providers (ISPs) to detect that a VPN is being used.

Private DNS & Leak Protection: Surfshark is said to use private DNS on each server to prevent DNS leaks and protect users' online privacy.

Bypassing Restrictions: According to the vendor, Surfshark's Bypasser feature allows users to bypass VPN restrictions on specific apps and websites.

NoBorders Mode: Surfshark's NoBorders Mode is claimed to help users overcome censorship and access the internet freely.

Dedicated IP: Surfshark offers Dedicated IP addresses that provide users with a fixed and unique IP for their VPN connection, according to the vendor.

Antivirus Protection: Surfshark's Antivirus feature is said to protect users' devices from viruses, malware, and spyware.

Categories & Use Cases

Top Performing Features

  • AES 256-bit Encryption

    Utilizes Advanced Encryption Standard with a 256-bit key to secure data and communication, ensuring high levels of confidentiality and protection against cyber threats.

    Category average: 9.3

  • Kill Switch

    Automatically disconnects the device from the internet if the VPN connection drops unexpectedly, preventing data leaks and exposure of sensitive information.

    Category average: 8.9

  • No-Logs Policy

    Ensures that the VPN provider does not store or track users' online activities, guaranteeing privacy and anonymity while using the service.

    Category average: 8.2

Areas for Improvement

  • IP Address Masking

    Conceals the user's actual IP address and replaces it with a virtual IP address, enhancing anonymity and preventing tracking of online activities.

    Category average: 8.9

  • Automatic Wi-Fi Protection

    Automatically activates the VPN when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, safeguarding data from potential cyber threats and unauthorized access.

    Category average: 9.3

  • Multi-Platform Support

    Offers compatibility with various operating systems and devices, allowing users to protect their data and privacy on multiple platforms.

    Category average: 8.8

Best in class for VPN

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Surfshark to add another layer of security and anonymity to our communications. This is key within our market (Cyber Security). It has numerous advantages and features, namely the VPN (Virtual Private Network) which we have generally found to be excellent at doing exactly what we want it to do.

Pros

  • VPN works very well
  • Checks sites that have been breached in real time
  • Allows you to search (like google) in privacy

Cons

  • It can sometimes not play well with some websites
  • updates sometimes a little buggy

Return on Investment

  • It allows us to bolster our security posture
  • secures our wifi when travelling
  • allows us to make sure sites haven't suffered recent breaches and if they have to take remediation action

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Bitdefender GravityZone and NordVPN

Other Software Used

Microsoft Teams, DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat