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By and large, people are interested in VPNs because they're vulnerable, in some way or another. By becoming a VPN provider, you become a "pinch point" for the c
by alliecat 8y ago
By and large, people are interested in VPNs because they're vulnerable, in some way or another. By becoming a VPN provider, you become a "pinch point" for the connections of a number of vulnerable people.
That way, a hypothetical bad actor only needs to compromise one entity (you) in order to gain access those people who rely on you.
Aggregating vulnerability makes you a target, and puts your customers at risk - Especially when you're relying on third-party virtualisation providers for your infrastructure.
- CodeWriter23 8y agoI would add, the potential to become a legal target. That is, receiving, fending off and complying with subpoenas and court orders.
- alliecat 8y agoAye. I care slightly less about this from my perceived threat model (if you go into the business then you know what's coming to you, whereas your end users are a lot less likely to understand the risks) but it's still worth thinking about.
- orev 8y agoVery good point. OP should be ready to get heavily involved with legal proceedings, especially as they say it is for ideological reasons.