---
title: "Diego Pereyra — Security & Protocols Specialist | vpnrank.io"
description: "Diego focuses on the security side of every VPN we cover — protocols like WireGuard and OpenVPN, encryption, kill switches and leak protection. He checks how each provider's infrastructure actually behaves under testing, not just what the marketing claims."
url: https://vpnrank.io/authors/diego-pereyra
language: en
image: https://vpnrank.io/authors/diego-pereyra.png
---

# Diego Pereyra

Prices verified 31 October 2026

-   Security & Protocols Specialist
-   Hands-on VPN testing for vpnrank.io

Available on: ![Available on Apple, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Android TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TV, Chrome, Firefox, Gaming](https://vpnrank.io/platforms_desktop.svg)

# Diego Pereyra

Security & Protocols Specialist

Diego focuses on the security side of every VPN we cover — protocols like WireGuard and OpenVPN, encryption, kill switches and leak protection. He checks how each provider's infrastructure actually behaves under testing, not just what the marketing claims.

## Areas of focus

VPN protocols WireGuard OpenVPN AES-256 encryption DNS & WebRTC leak protection

## Reviews by Diego

[IPVanish Review](https://vpnrank.io/reviews/ipvanish) [Proton VPN Review](https://vpnrank.io/reviews/protonvpn)

## Articles by Diego

[How to Watch the World Cup 2026 Final: Date, Free Streams, and the Road to MetLife](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-world-cup-2026-final) [How to Change Your Netflix Region With a VPN (and Actually Make It Stick)](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-change-netflix-region-with-a-vpn) [How to Watch Live Sports Online Without Cable in 2026](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-live-sports-online-without-cable-2026) [World Cup 2026 Knockout Bracket & Full Schedule: Round of 32 to the MetLife Final](https://vpnrank.io/blog/world-cup-2026-knockout-bracket-schedule) [How to Watch the World Cup 2026 Free From Anywhere: The Complete Country-by-Country Guide](https://vpnrank.io/blog/watch-world-cup-2026-free-country-by-country) [World Cup 2026 Groups, Fixtures and How to Follow Your Team Across Every Time Zone](https://vpnrank.io/blog/world-cup-2026-groups-fixtures-how-to-follow-your-team) [How to Watch the 2026 World Cup in the USA: Every Channel, App, and Free Option](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-world-cup-2026-usa-tv-streaming) [World Cup 2026 Host Cities and Stadiums: The Complete Guide to All 16 Venues](https://vpnrank.io/blog/world-cup-2026-host-cities-stadiums-guide) [How to Watch the Tour de France 2026 Live and Free: Every Broadcaster, Every Country](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-tour-de-france-2026-live-free) [How to Watch US Netflix From Abroad: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-us-netflix-from-abroad) [How to Set Up a VPN on Any Smart TV: The Complete 2026 Method Guide](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-on-smart-tv) [VPN Won't Connect? 9 Fixes That Actually Work](https://vpnrank.io/blog/vpn-wont-connect-how-to-fix) [How to Test If Your VPN Is Actually Working: IP, DNS, WebRTC and Kill-Switch Checks](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-test-if-your-vpn-is-working) [How to Watch Peacock From Outside the US: A Complete 2026 Guide](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-peacock-outside-us) [DAZN Abroad: How Pricing and Catalog Change by Country (and What to Do About It)](https://vpnrank.io/blog/dazn-abroad-watch-save-vpn) [WireGuard vs OpenVPN vs IKEv2: Every VPN Protocol Explained in Plain English](https://vpnrank.io/blog/wireguard-vs-openvpn-vs-ikev2-vpn-protocols-explained) [Does a VPN Make You Anonymous? Myths vs. Reality](https://vpnrank.io/blog/does-a-vpn-make-you-anonymous) [The World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Race: Messi, Mbappe and the Fight to Be Top Scorer](https://vpnrank.io/blog/world-cup-2026-golden-boot-race) [VPN vs Proxy vs Smart DNS: What Each Actually Does (And When to Use It)](https://vpnrank.io/blog/vpn-vs-proxy-vs-smart-dns) [How Regional Pricing Works — And Why Cheaper YouTube Premium and Spotify Are Harder Than They Look in 2026](https://vpnrank.io/blog/cheaper-subscriptions-vpn-regional-pricing) [How to Set Up a VPN on Your Router: A Plain-English Walkthrough](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-on-router) [How to Watch Amazon Prime Video From Abroad Without Losing Your Home Library](https://vpnrank.io/blog/watch-amazon-prime-video-from-abroad) [VPN vs Antivirus: What Each Actually Protects, and Why You Probably Need Both](https://vpnrank.io/blog/vpn-vs-antivirus) [How to Watch Apple TV From Abroad: Catalog, Sports, and Your Home Library While Travelling](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-apple-tv-from-abroad) [Do You Need a VPN for Gaming? An Honest Guide to Ping, DDoS, and Consoles](https://vpnrank.io/blog/do-you-need-a-vpn-for-gaming) [VPN Split Tunneling, Explained: Route Some Traffic, Keep the Rest Local](https://vpnrank.io/blog/vpn-split-tunneling-explained) [NBA League Pass Blackouts and Pricing by Region, Honestly Explained](https://vpnrank.io/blog/nba-league-pass-blackouts-pricing-explained) [Is It Safe to Torrent With a VPN? A Plain-English Guide to P2P, Kill Switches and No-Logs](https://vpnrank.io/blog/is-it-safe-to-torrent-with-a-vpn) [Double VPN Explained: When Two Servers Actually Help, and When It's Just Theatre](https://vpnrank.io/blog/double-vpn-multi-hop-explained) [How to Watch World Cup 2026 in Canada: Every Free and Paid Option](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-world-cup-2026-canada) [How to Set Up a VPN on an Amazon Fire TV Stick (2026 Guide)](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-fire-tv-stick) [How to Watch ESPN+ From Abroad in 2026: What's On It and the VPN Method That Works](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-espn-plus-from-abroad) [What Is a VPN Kill Switch? How It Works and Why It Actually Matters](https://vpnrank.io/blog/vpn-kill-switch-explained) [VPN Encryption Explained in Plain English: AES-256, ChaCha20, and What "Military-Grade" Really Means](https://vpnrank.io/blog/vpn-encryption-explained) [How to Set Up a VPN on an iPhone (iOS): The Complete Step-by-Step Guide](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-iphone-ios) [How to Watch Paramount+ From Abroad in 2026](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-paramount-plus-from-abroad) [How to Watch World Cup 2026 in Mexico: Free-to-Air Channels, Streaming Apps and Kick-off Times](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-world-cup-2026-in-mexico) [Obfuscated VPN Servers Explained: How Stealth Beats Deep Packet Inspection](https://vpnrank.io/blog/obfuscated-vpn-servers-explained) [How to Hide Your IP Address: Every Method, Honestly Compared](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-hide-your-ip-address) [How to Set Up a VPN on Android (Properly): Always-On, Kill Switch and Split Tunneling](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-on-android) [How to Set Up a VPN on Windows 11: App vs Manual, Protocols, Kill Switch and Fixes](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-windows-11) [What Is a No-Logs VPN? How to Tell a Real Claim From Marketing](https://vpnrank.io/blog/what-is-a-no-logs-vpn) [How to Watch YouTube TV From Abroad Without Losing Your Subscription](https://vpnrank.io/blog/watch-youtube-tv-from-abroad) [How to Set Up a VPN on a Mac: App Install, Manual Config, Protocols and Leak Testing](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-on-mac) [WireGuard Explained: The Lean, Fast VPN Protocol](https://vpnrank.io/blog/wireguard-protocol-explained) [How to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Brazil: Every Free and Paid Broadcaster Explained](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-world-cup-2026-brazil) [How to Watch the World Cup 2026 in Australia: SBS, Overnight Kick-Offs and the Fan's Survival Guide](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-world-cup-2026-australia) [Peacemaker Season 2: Release, Cast, and the DCU Reboot That Reshaped Chris Smith](https://vpnrank.io/blog/peacemaker-season-2-hbo-max) [Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video: Release, Cast, and the Road to New Vegas](https://vpnrank.io/blog/fallout-season-2-prime-video) [How to Set Up a VPN on Apple TV: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-apple-tv) [How to Set Up a VPN on a PS5 or Xbox (Two Methods That Actually Work)](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-ps5-xbox) [How to Watch Crunchyroll From Abroad: Region-Locked Anime, Explained](https://vpnrank.io/blog/watch-crunchyroll-from-abroad) [Do You Need a VPN at Home? The Honest Threat Model](https://vpnrank.io/blog/do-you-need-a-vpn-at-home) [How to Watch Sling TV From Abroad: The US-Only Problem, Solved](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-sling-tv-from-abroad) [How to Set Up a VPN on Linux: Native Apps, OpenVPN, WireGuard and a Kill Switch](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-on-linux) [How to Set Up a VPN on a Chromebook: The Three Routes, Explained](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-chromebook) [How to Watch Stan From Abroad Without Losing Your Catalogue](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-stan-from-abroad) [How to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Argentina](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-world-cup-2026-argentina) [VPN vs Tor: How Each Works and When to Use Which](https://vpnrank.io/blog/vpn-vs-tor) [How to Watch Kayo Sports From Abroad When You Travel](https://vpnrank.io/blog/watch-kayo-sports-from-abroad) [How to Set Up a VPN on Kodi: The Two Routes That Actually Work](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-on-kodi) [Do You Need a VPN on Your Phone? What It Actually Fixes on iOS and Android](https://vpnrank.io/blog/do-you-need-a-vpn-on-your-phone) [How to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Japan: Broadcasters, Streaming and JST Kick-Off Times](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-2026-world-cup-in-japan) [How to Set Up a VPN on Roku: The Two Routes That Actually Work](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-set-up-vpn-on-roku) [How to Watch Crave From Abroad: What Happens to Your Subscription When You Leave Canada](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-crave-from-abroad) [Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 — Cast, Story, and Where to Stream](https://vpnrank.io/blog/daredevil-born-again-season-2-cast-story-streaming) [How to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Italy: RAI, DAZN and Every Kick-Off Time](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-world-cup-2026-italy) [How to Watch Fubo From Abroad: Why It Blocks Travellers and How to Get Your Subscription Back](https://vpnrank.io/blog/how-to-watch-fubo-from-abroad)

See [how we test VPNs](https://vpnrank.io/how-we-test), or meet the [full editorial team](https://vpnrank.io/authors).

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