Our Team
The security researchers, engineers, and journalists behind vpn.social
12 years in cybersecurity journalism, formerly senior editor at a German technology publication. CISSP certified. Oversees editorial standards, review methodology, and ensures every score is backed by verifiable data.
Background in network security engineering with prior experience in penetration testing. Conducts hands-on VPN testing including leak tests, speed benchmarks, and deep protocol analysis.
Specializes in digital rights and international privacy regulation. Reviews VPN logging policies, jurisdiction analysis, and corporate ownership transparency. Deep knowledge of GDPR and CCPA compliance.
Writes user-facing reviews, setup guides, and comparison content. Tests VPN applications on every major platform with a focus on real-world usability and UX quality for non-technical users.
Builds and maintains the interactive tools on vpn.social — leak testers, port scanner, password tools, and the SSL checker. Designed the automated scoring system that powers our VPN rankings.
Our Values
We score our parent company (hide.me) by the same criteria as everyone else. No special treatment, no score adjustments.
Our methodology is public, our scoring is algorithmic and deterministic. You can see exactly how scores are calculated.
We build tools, not just content — our leak tests, port scanner, and security tools are used by thousands every day.