VPN vs Firewall – Do You Need Both?
VPNs and firewalls are two of the most basic cybersecurity tools. Many organizations have at least one of these two. That said, is there any scenario when you would need…
Hello (Cybersecurity) World: My Journey towards Becoming a Security Analyst
Join me as I embark on a new career journey as an almost-50 year old woman—that of becoming a cybersecurity analyst.
Types of VPNs – An Introductory Guide
When you’re still learning about VPNs, whether for educational or buying purposes, it’s important to bear in mind that there are different types of VPNs. Some types of VPNs are…
Characteristics of Cloud Computing
In the last couple of decades, industries have been steadily migrating from traditional on-premises IT to cloud infrastructures. This gradual shift accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, as businesses sought secure,…
An Introductory Guide To The Different Types of Data Centers
There are different types of data centers. There are data centers that require minimal or even zero capital. There are those that give you full control over your IT infrastructure.…
An Introductory Guide to IaaS
Anyone who has ever tried provisioning a physical server and a virtual server will tell you how significantly easier the latter is compared to the former. And I’m just talking…
Introductory Guide To Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
Knowing when an intrusion is underway is crucial to cybersecurity initiatives, as it gives you the opportunity to investigate and conduct an appropriate response. Many companies use an Intrusion Detection…
Hello there – John
Hello there! I’m John. For the past 15 years, I’ve been writing (mostly ghostwriting actually) cybersecurity-related content for IT service providers, MSPs, CSPs, software vendors, and other businesses operating in…