Insights and Reflections "Deep Dive"
This "Deep Dive," generated through AI in a podcast style, provides a review of the main themes and important ideas presented in the "Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook."
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Hands-On Unboxing: Protectli VP6650 - Enterprise-Capable Power in a Compact Form Factor
The VP6650 arrives in a compact yet robust form factor that immediately speaks to its enterprise-capable build quality.
Enhancing Network Privacy and Security: Setting Up Pi-hole with Unbound DNS
In my previous post comparing Pi-hole versus Adguard Home, I mentioned I use Pi-hole with Unbound DNS. Let's explore why this setup is beneficial and how to implement it step by step.
Pi-hole vs AdGuard Home: A Deep Dive into Network Ad Blocking and Security Monitoring
Both solutions are excellent choices for network protection, but they serve slightly different needs.
The Double-Edged Sword of System Updates: Security Gains and Logging Changes
System updates are a crucial aspect of maintaining secure IT infrastructure. While they often bring improvements, they can also introduce changes that require adaptation. A recent example of this is the upgrade to OPNsense 24.7, which altered the format of filter and Suricata logs.
Basics Series - #4 Choosing Firewall Implementation Type (OPNsense VM Configuration) Part 2
When it comes to securing your network, one of the key decisions you'll face is whether to use a traditional firewall or a transparent bridged firewall. Both approaches have their own unique advantages and use cases, and understanding the differences between them can help you ...
THE ABC's OF CYBERSECURITY & CYBERSECURITY 101
Check out the latest article on _secpro... https://secpro.substack.com/p/the-abcs-of-cybersecurity
Basics Series - #3 Choosing & Installing A Firewall (OPNsense VM Installation) Part 1
Basics Series - #3 Choosing & Installing A Firewall (OPNsense VM Installation) Part 1
Basics Series - #2 Installing Linux Mint (Linux Workstation VM Installation)
Basics Series - #2 Installing Linux Mint (Linux Workstation VM Installation)...So you have your hypervisor and are now ready to install your first virtual machine. In #2 of the Basics Series, we will be installing a Linux VM with a desktop, specifically Linux Mint.
Basics Series - #1 Build Out Your Lab
As promised in the Chapter 9 Lab document, This will be the first in a series of Basic How-To's for those that have little to no experience in working with VMs or installation of operating systems.