2d ago

Traffic routing security comparison

I want to compare the security of running my own:

Wireguard server
http proxy
socks5 proxy
Shadowsocks proxy

I currently port forward for wireguard, but would like some backups/alternatives, and censorship circumvention options. How risky or insecure are these protocols? Can I use them as normal VPNs into my homelab?

Any resources to research further?

Also: should I use my IP, or a domain? Which is better for censorship circumvention?

2 comments

Wireguard is most reliable in terms of security. For censorship resistance, it's all about tunneling it in a way that looks indistinguishable from normal traffic
Domain or IP doesn't make much of a difference. If somebody can block one they can block the other. The trick is not getting flagged. Domain does make it easier to administer though with stuff like dyndns, but then you also need to make sure eSNI is available (especially if it's on hosting) and that you're using encrypted DNS lookups

I use both WireGuard and OpenVPN to vpn into my home network.
However, it doesn’t matter whether you use a domain or just up… if you get blocked from accessing either / both … you’re screwed. 🤷🏼‍♂️