PPTP and L2TP Explained (avoid them!)

Published: 29 June 2022
on channel: Surfshark Academy
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L2TP and PPTP security and encryption framework is outdated and obsolete.
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PPTP security is creating a tunnel between two points, usually the user’s device and a remote network. It’s all done using a set of predetermined rules and procedures called a protocol. However, PPTP and its several authentication methods were known to be exploited by agencies like the NSA.

L2TP – Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol – is a tunneling protocol used in creating VPN connections. However, it only provides tunneling – bundling up data for private transportation over public networks. For VPN functionality, it uses IPsec, which provides encryption and confidentiality.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:15 What are VPN protocols?
1:06 PPTP
1:58 L2TP
3:00 Recommendations
3:52 Outro


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