The evolution of VPN: a comparison between Cloudflare and Pangolin
Traditional VPNs, which rely on a central server, have drawbacks in modern, diversely connected networks. An alternative is a mesh VPN, which establishes direct, encrypted peer-to-peer connections..., which establish direct, encrypted peer-to-peer connections between devices. This architecture offers lower latency and a more stable network without a central single point of failure.
In this TechTalk, Bas Kraai compares two examples: Cloudflare’s commercial, large-scale solution and Pangolin, a flexible open-source alternative. He walks you through both solutions and examines how they work, including their pros and cons.
Meet the speaker
Bas Kraai
Solution Architect & Team Lead at SUE
Bas Kraai is a Solution Architect and Team Lead at SUE. He leverages his expertise in cloud solutions, Infrastructure as Code, and automation to align technology with business objectives. Bas is a passionate technologist who is always learning. He even holds all AWS certifications. As Team Lead, he is responsible for providing technical guidance and supporting the personal development of the consultants on his team. Outside of work, he enjoys automating his home with Home Assistant, participates in long-distance walking events such as the Nijmegen Four Days Marches, and works on various projects with his 3D printer.
