About CipherScout

CipherScout exists for one reason: cut through security marketing. Every VPN claims to be the fastest and every password manager claims military-grade encryption. We run them on real devices and real networks, read the audit reports, and tell you what holds up.

How We Evaluate

• Hands-on testing: we sign up, run real tasks, and document what actually happens — not what the marketing page says.
• Transparent criteria: every review scores the same dimensions: features, pricing, ease of use, support, and value over time.
• Kept current: pricing and features change fast. Articles show a last-updated date and are re-checked on a monthly cycle.

Who's Behind This

Ethan Cole — Ethan spent eight years in IT support and network administration before writing about consumer security full time. Every VPN and password manager on CipherScout is tested on his own devices and network.

Get in Touch

Spotted an outdated price or disagree with a verdict? Tell us: hello@cipherscouts.com. We read everything.