SNI / ECH

SNI reveals the target hostname in many TLS handshakes; Encrypted ClientHello (ECH) aims to hide it in supporting ecosystems. For business users, clear policy and least-privilege access reduce risk more than ‘always route everything everywhere.’ If you’re tuning for speed, test different protocols and nearby servers at the same time of day to account for congestion. If you travel often, this term becomes especially important because airports, hotels, and cafes are common interception points. VPN Surf and Elite VPN guidance aims to keep the concept actionable, not just theoretical.