Pete Membrey
Chief Engineering Officer
Technical expert
Pete Membrey is currently Chief Engineering Officer at ExpressVPN, the creator of Lightway (an open-source, mobile-first VPN protocol), and a core member of the team that created TrustedServer, the VPN industry's first RAM-only server platform designed with an entire defense-in-depth strategy.
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Latest tech expert news
Ups and downs of post-quantum cryptography
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A paper claiming the creation of a quantum algorithm that could break Kyber cryptography created a stir in the cybersecurity world.
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Innovations in VPN technology
- ExpressVPN launches post-quantum protection to defend users against threats of the future
- TrustedServer: Deep dive into the security of our server tech
Security and vulnerability responses
- ExpressVPN publishes new third-party audit report and research paper on DNS leaks
- Addressing ‘Downfall’: ExpressVPN’s swift response to an Intel exploit
Industry news and analysis
Video: The inspiration behind Lightway
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"I want to use my skills and experience to make the world a better place for me, for my family, for everyone. Engineering first so that people are never second."
Pete's top picks
TrustedServer
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The most advanced VPN server technology, independently audited to confirm essential privacy protections.
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