In the modern VPN era, a VPN service requires an audit to ensure that it provides the level of security and privacy that users expect. An audit can help to identify any security vulnerabilities in the VPN service and can also help to ensure that the VPN service is not logging any user data.
An independent third party, such as a security firm or an accounting firm can conduct an audit. The auditor will review the VPN service’s security policies, procedures, and technical infrastructure. The auditor will also interview the VPN service’s employees to get their perspective on the security of the service.
The results of the audit will be documented in an audit report. The audit report will typically include a summary of the audit findings and any recommendations for improvement. The audit report will be made available to the VPN service’s customers.
By conducting an audit, a VPN service can help build trust with its customers and demonstrate that it is committed to providing a secure and private service.
Here we create a table listing what we feel is vital to ensuring the best privacy and security – VPN providers will be scored based on each factor listed in the table below and the provider’s history.
| Provider: | Open-Source: | Audit: | Log Policy: | Jurisdiction: | RAM-Only: | TrustScore: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | All Apps (Source) | Yes - Apr 2022 (Securitum) | Claim: No-Logs (Proven) | Switzerland | Yes (Proven) | 9/10 |
 | Linux Client (Source) | Yes - Dec 2022 (Deloitte) | Claim: No-Logs (Proven) | Panama | Yes (Proven) | 8/10 |
 | Lightway, Browser Extensions (Source) | Yes - Mar 2023 (Cure53) | Claim: No-Logs (Proven) | British Virgin Islands | Yes (Proven) | 8/10 |
 | All Apps (Source) | Yes - Aug 2022 (Deloitte) | Claim: No-Logs (Proven) | USA (5-Eyes) | Yes (Proven) | 8/10 |
 | All Apps (Source) | Yes - May 2022 ( Assured AB ) | Claim: No-Logs (Proven) | Sweden (14-Eyes) | Yes (Proven) | 8/10 |
 | No | Yes - Jan 2023 (Deloitte) | Claim: No-Logs (Proven) | Netherlands (Nine Eyes) | Yes (Proven) | 7/10 |
 | No | Yes - Mar 2023 (Deloitte) | Claim: No-Logs (Proven) | Romania | Yes (Proven) | 7/10 |
 | No | Yes - Apr 2022 (Leviathan) | Claim: No-Logs (Proven) | USA (5-Eyes) | No | 7/10 |
 | All Apps, Browser Extensions (Source) | Currently In Progress (Due 2023) | Claim: No-Logs (Not-Proven) | Canada (5-Eyes) | Yes (Not-Proven) | 7/10 |
 | All Apps (Source) | Yes - Mar 2023 ( Cure53 ) | Claim: No-Logs (Proven) | Gibraltar | No | 7/10 |
 | No | None | Claim: No-Logs (Not-Proven) | USA (5-Eyes) | Yes (Not-Proven) | 6/10 |
 | No | Outdated - Nov 2019 (Cure53) | Claim: No-Logs (Not-Proven) | Canada (5-Eyes) | No | 5/10 |
 | No | None | Claim: No-Logs (Not-Proven) | Sweden (14-Eyes) | Yes (Not-Proven) | 5/10 |
 | No | Outdated - May 2015 (Source) | Claim: No-Logs (Not-Proven) | Malaysia | No | 5/10 |
 | No | None | Claim: No-Logs (Not-Proven) | USA (5-Eyes) | No | 4/10 |
 | No | None | Claim: No-Logs (Not-Proven) | Sweden (14-Eyes) | No | 4/10 |
 | No | Limited - Jul 2022 ( Source) | Connection Logs (Time-Stamps) | USA (5-Eyes) | No | 4/10 |
 | No | None | Connection Logs (Time-Stamps) | Czech Republic | No | 3/10 |
 | No | None | Claim: No-Logs (Not-Proven) | USA (5-Eyes) | No | 3/10 |