Building on the core functionality of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to provide secure and private internet access, you can offer a range of additional services that enhance the user experience and create a more comprehensive cybersecurity package.1
Here are several services you can offer alongside a VPN, categorized by their primary function:
Enhanced Security and Privacy
- Secure DNS: Offer a private DNS service that prevents ISPs and other third parties from logging your DNS requests, which can reveal your browsing activity even when a VPN is active.
- Ad and Malware Blocking: Implement a DNS-level filter to automatically block ads, trackers, and malicious websites before they can load, improving browsing speed and security.2
- Threat Protection: Integrate services that scan for and block malware, phishing attempts, and other cyber threats in real-time.3 This can include a robust antivirus or anti-malware suite.4
- Password Manager: Provide a secure and encrypted password manager to help users create, store, and manage their login credentials, reducing the risk of data breaches.5
- Encrypted Cloud Storage: Offer a secure cloud storage solution that uses end-to-end encryption, ensuring that only the user can access their files.
Specialized Use Cases
- Dedicated IP Addresses: For users who need a static IP address for a specific purpose (e.g., accessing corporate networks, hosting a website, or bypassing IP blacklists), offer a dedicated IP as an add-on.6
- Double VPN / Multi-Hop: This service routes user traffic through two or more VPN servers in different locations, adding an extra layer of encryption and making it even more difficult to trace online activity.
- Obfuscated Servers: Provide servers designed to hide the fact that a user is using a VPN at all.7 This is particularly useful for bypassing strict firewalls and censorship in countries with internet restrictions.
- P2P/File-Sharing Optimized Servers: Offer servers specifically configured for peer-to-peer file sharing (e.g., torrenting), providing faster speeds and better security for this type of traffic.8
Business and Enterprise Solutions
- Business VPN: Target the business market by offering a centralized solution for secure remote access.9 This can include features like user management, dedicated gateways, and policy-based routing to ensure all employees have secure access to company resources.
- Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA): This is a more modern approach to secure network access that goes beyond the traditional VPN.10 It provides granular, application-level access based on user and device verification, rather than broad network access.
Value-Added Tools and Features
- Identity Theft Protection: Partner with a service that monitors for and alerts users about potential identity theft, including monitoring for personal data leaks on the dark web.11
- Private Search Engine: Offer a search engine that does not track or log user queries, providing an additional layer of privacy.
- Email Protection: Provide an encrypted email service that keeps messages and attachments private and secure.12