network security

Why router configuration matters Your router is the gateway between devices on your LAN and the wider network. How you configure it…

When you need to inspect HTTP(S) traffic for development, debugging, or security testing on systems you own or have explicit permission to…

If you want to configure virus protection on a computer or network, this practical step-by-step guide walks you through the key choices…

Why AES still plays a central role in hosting and security AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is the symmetric cipher most commonly used…

Proxies are more than simple middlemen. When used thoughtfully, they become traffic managers, security gates, and performance boosters. Below I walk through…

What is a proxy in networking? A proxy is an intermediary that handles requests between a client (like your browser or app)…

If you run websites, manage networks, or just use the internet, proxies are working behind the scenes. They aren’t mystical , they’re…

Proxies sit between clients and servers and can solve performance, security, and policy problems. Below you’ll find practical tips and patterns to…

What is a proxy (proxy server)? A proxy, or proxy server, is an intermediary between your device and the internet. Instead of…

If you manage networks or design infrastructure, simple VPNs often become the weak link when scale, latency, or security demands increase. Below…

I’ll walk you through practical steps to get a VPN working on the device you use most. Pick the method that fits…

What a VPN actually does on a network If you’re looking at networks and wonder what a VPN changes, think of it…

Why a VPN is more than a privacy tool If you run networks or manage servers, a VPN (virtual private network) isn’t…

Protecting network traffic with a VPN: the practical approach When you add a VPN to a network, you get encryption and remote…

Why VPN problems happen If a VPN doesn’t behave like you expect, it’s usually one of a few things: network settings, the…

What a VPN Does (in simple terms) A VPN, short for virtual private network, creates a secure connection between your device and…

Overview: what a honeypot is and why configure one A honeypot is an intentional decoy that mimics services, systems, or devices to…

What a honeypot is and why organizations use them A honeypot is a deliberately vulnerable or convincingly fake system designed to attract…

The web landscape changes fast: new exploit kits, automated scanners, and botnets probe servers constantly, and traditional perimeter controls are no longer…

Why use a honeypot in a hosting environment? Honeypots are deliberate decoys that attract attackers so you can observe tactics, techniques and…

Why deploy honeypots in a hosting environment? Honeypots are decoy systems designed to attract attackers and reveal techniques they use against servers…

Honeypots are tools many security teams use to learn about attackers and stop threats before they hit production systems. At a basic…

Understanding Mitm in a modern hosting and security context Man-in-the-Middle (Mitm) interception is often associated with malicious activity, but in hosting and…

Understanding where MitM sits and why it changes hosting speed “MitM” usually refers to a man-in-the-middle condition where traffic between a client…

What is a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attack? A man-in-the-middle attack occurs when an attacker intercepts or relays communication between two parties without their…

What is a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack? A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack occurs when an attacker secretly intercepts, modifies, or injects data between two…

Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks happen when a third party intercepts or changes traffic between a visitor and your site. For a website owner…

Why MitM is used in hosting environments In hosting contexts, “MitM” usually refers to deliberate interception techniques such as tls/ssl inspection, reverse…

Man-in-the-middle attacks in hosting environments are often invisible until users report broken sessions, certificate warnings, or unexpected redirects. hosting infrastructure mixes public-facing…

When people talk about MitM they often mean Man-in-the-Middle attacks that intercept and alter traffic between two parties. At the same time,…

What is a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack? A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack happens when an attacker secretly intercepts or alters communications between two parties…

Why advanced spoofing matters to hosting and security teams Spoofing is often thought of as a simple trick , faking a sender…

How spoofing interferes with hosting performance Spoofing is the deliberate falsification of network identifiers , commonly IP addresses, DNS records, or MAC…

What spoofing means and why it matters for security Spoofing is the deliberate falsification of identity or origin in digital communications. Attackers…

Using spoofing techniques in a hosting environment can be legitimate when applied to testing, traffic routing, and compatibility work, but it also…

Understanding Spoofing in website Security Spoofing is a deception technique where an attacker falsifies identity or data to trick systems, users, or…

Spyware is usually discussed as a straight criminal tool, but in hosting and security contexts its presence and use cases are more…

Why hosting providers and security teams need to re-evaluate ransomware Ransomware no longer looks like a single actor encrypting files on a…

If you run a website, the network that moves data between servers, users and cloud services matters a lot. This article explains…

Why Trojan matters beyond simple proxying Trojan began as a protocol and implementation focused on secure, tls-based proxying to bypass censorship and…

Understanding Trojan and how it fits into hosting environments Trojan is a tls-based proxy server commonly used for secure tunneling and private…

When people talk about “WORM” in hosting and security they usually mean write-once, read-many storage or immutability features that prevent data from…

What a worm is and why it matters to security A computer worm is a self-replicating piece of malware that spreads across…

Understanding what a worm is and why it differs from other malware A worm is a type of self-replicating malware that spreads…

What a worm is and why it matters for websites A worm is a type of self-replicating malware that spreads across systems…

What is a LAN? A LAN, or Local Area Network, connects devices in a limited area , a home, office, or building…

Understanding what a LAN is A LAN, or local area network, connects devices within a limited area , a home, an office,…

Getting started: what a LAN should do for you If you’re responsible for a local area network, your goals are simple: keep…

Reframing botnet techniques for legitimate hosting and security work Conversations about botnets usually focus on criminal campaigns: ddos attacks, spam, or credential…

Why botnet security matters Botnets are networks of compromised devices controlled by an attacker, and their impact reaches far beyond nuisance spam.…

Botnets are not an abstract threat reserved for large enterprises , they directly influence the reliability, safety, and search performance of almost…

Protecting hosting Environments from Botnet Threats hosting platforms face continuous pressure from botnets that scan, infect, and launch attacks such as credential…

How botnets affect hosting environments When a server or account becomes part of a botnet it no longer just hosts content ,…

What a botnet actually is and why it matters A botnet is a network of internet-connected devices that are controlled by a…

ddos is often discussed as a threat vector, but in modern hosting and security operations it has several advanced use cases that…

If you’re responsible for keeping services online, configuring ddos protection is a practical combination of planning, layered controls and repeatable procedures. The…

Understanding Distributed Denial of Service (ddos) A DDoS attack is an attempt to make a service, network, or application unavailable by overwhelming…

Why ddos Attacks Matter for hosting and website Security A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack isn’t just an abstract security term , it’s…

If your website brings in customers, processes transactions, or hosts important content, distributed denial-of-service (ddos) attacks are a real operational risk. These…

Why ddos planning matters for hosting environments hosting platforms face constant pressure from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that can disrupt customer applications…