NordVPN Crowned Fastest Travel VPN in ZDNet Lab Tests Across New York, London, and Tokyo
What Happened – ZDNet’s security lab evaluated the five most‑popular consumer VPN services from test points in New York, London, and Tokyo. NordVPN consistently delivered the highest download speeds, earning the ZDNet Lab Awards badge for “Best Travel VPN.”
Why It Matters for TPRM –
- Speed‑critical VPNs are often mandated in third‑party contracts to protect remote‑access traffic.
- Selecting a VPN with proven performance reduces the risk of users disabling security controls due to poor user experience.
- Vendor performance data helps risk managers benchmark security service level agreements (SLAs).
Who Is Affected – Enterprises that rely on VPNs for remote workforce, travel‑heavy staff, and third‑party access (technology, professional services, finance, and media sectors).
Recommended Actions –
- Review your current VPN provider against ZDNet’s findings; consider NordVPN if speed is a contractual requirement.
- Verify that any VPN in use meets encryption standards (AES‑256, OpenVPN/WireGuard) and has a robust no‑logs policy.
- Update remote‑access risk assessments to include performance‑related risk factors (e.g., user‑driven policy violations).
Technical Notes – The lab measured download throughput using a standardized 1 Gbps ISP connection and recorded latency over 30‑minute sessions. No vulnerabilities or CVEs were disclosed; the focus was purely on performance. Source: ZDNet Security – Fastest Travel VPN Lab Tested