encapsulated.network is an independent education site about VPNs and online privacy. It explains how the technology works, from protocols and encryption to leaks, VPN types and the laws that govern their use, so readers can make their own decisions instead of being told which product to buy.
Who runs the site
My name is Najib Dahech. I founded encapsulated.network in March 2026 and I am its sole author and editor. I’m a communication specialist and independent privacy researcher based in Tunisia, with a long-standing interest in network security, privacy tools, and the gap between how VPNs are marketed and how they actually work.
I hold a National Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from IPSI Manouba (Institut de Presse et des Sciences de l’Information), Tunisia’s leading press and information sciences institution. That background shapes how I write about technical topics: the goal is clarity and accuracy, not jargon for its own sake.
Living in North Africa gives this site a perspective that most VPN content lacks. Online privacy isn’t an abstract concern here. It’s a practical one.
I’m not a cryptographer or a penetration tester. I’m someone who reads the audit reports, the protocol specifications and the legal texts, and explains what they actually mean in plain language.
What you’ll find here
- VPN fundamentals: how a VPN works, encryption, tunnelling and forward secrecy
- Protocols: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec and the rest, compared in the VPN protocols guide
- Features and security mechanisms: kill switches, split tunnelling, no-log policies, obfuscation and multi-hop
- Leaks: DNS, WebRTC and IPv6 leaks, and how to test for them
- Setup guides: Linux, Android, routers and Fire TV Stick
- VPNs and the alternatives: Tor, proxies and Smart DNS
- Law and jurisdiction: VPN legality by country and the 5/9/14 Eyes alliances
- VPN types: remote access, site-to-site, gateways, mesh and self-hosted VPNs
- Country IP guides: changing your IP address location for specific countries
What this site does not do
encapsulated.network does not review, score or rank VPN providers, publish “best VPN” lists, use affiliate links or publish sponsored content. When an article names a provider, it is to show how a feature or protocol works in practice, not to recommend it.
How articles are made
Every article is researched from primary sources, goes through several separate fact-check passes before publication, and is revised when the facts it describes change. AI tools assist with outlining, drafting, fact-check passes and diagrams, and I check, edit and approve everything that is published. The full process, including exactly how AI is used, is set out in the Editorial Policy.
How the site is funded
The site is self-funded and currently earns no revenue. Display advertising may be added in future. If it is, ads will be labelled and kept separate from articles, and affiliate links will never be used.
Contact
Corrections, questions and feedback are welcome at [email protected].