Deploying Open-Source IDS/IPS (Suricata, Snort, Zeek) in a Home Environment

Bring enterprise-grade network security to your house without license fees. This introduction explains how three popular free tools differ, and why homeowners may want visibility, alerts, or active blocking on their local network.Signature-based options match traffic to rules for rapid detection...

Running Your Own Local DNS Server: Blocking Ads & Tracking

This article is a practical, step-by-step guide to setting up a network-level resolver that improves privacy by stopping connections to known trackers before content loads.You'll learn how a DNS-based blocker reduces requests, speeds page loads, and lowers bandwidth use while protecting...

Best Way to Back Up Home Surveillance Footage Securely Offsite

This buyer’s guide helps U.S. homeowners choose an offsite plan that protects recorded video from theft, drive failure, or disaster while keeping access simple.Cloud-based storage is rising fast: by 2025, half of global data may live in the cloud. Local-only setups...

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Deploying Open-Source IDS/IPS (Suricata, Snort, Zeek) in a Home Environment

Bring enterprise-grade network security to your house without license fees. This introduction explains how three popular free tools differ, and why homeowners may want visibility, alerts, or active blocking on their local network.Signature-based options match traffic to rules for rapid detection...

Home Network Internet Security

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Deploying Open-Source IDS/IPS (Suricata, Snort, Zeek) in a Home Environment

Bring enterprise-grade network security to your house without license fees. This introduction explains how three popular free tools differ, and why homeowners may want visibility, alerts, or active blocking on their local network.Signature-based options match traffic to rules for rapid detection...

Running Your Own Local DNS Server: Blocking Ads & Tracking

This article is a practical, step-by-step guide to setting up a network-level resolver that improves privacy by stopping connections to known trackers before content loads.You'll learn how a DNS-based blocker reduces requests, speeds page loads, and lowers bandwidth use while protecting...

Best Way to Back Up Home Surveillance Footage Securely Offsite

This buyer’s guide helps U.S. homeowners choose an offsite plan that protects recorded video from theft, drive failure, or disaster while keeping access simple.Cloud-based storage is rising fast: by 2025, half of global data may live in the cloud. Local-only setups...

Building a Pi-Hole System to Block Ads & Trackers in Your Home

Network-wide protection gives every device on your local network the same level of filtering. You can stop unwanted content before it reaches phones, TVs, and laptops. This lowers bandwidth use and speeds up pages.This guide walks you through planning, installing, and...

How to Tell If Your Smart Device Has Been Compromised

Phones carry banking, messages, and maps in one pocket. That makes them a top target for attackers who want access to accounts, contacts, or financial data.This quick guide shows clear signs that a phone or device may be under attack and...

Safety

Deploying Open-Source IDS/IPS (Suricata, Snort, Zeek) in a Home Environment

Bring enterprise-grade network security to your house without license fees. This introduction explains how three popular free tools differ, and why homeowners may want visibility, alerts, or active blocking...

Running Your Own Local DNS Server: Blocking Ads & Tracking

This article is a practical, step-by-step guide to setting up a network-level resolver that improves privacy by stopping connections to known trackers before content loads.You'll learn how a DNS-based...

Best Way to Back Up Home Surveillance Footage Securely Offsite

This buyer’s guide helps U.S. homeowners choose an offsite plan that protects recorded video from theft, drive failure, or disaster while keeping access simple.Cloud-based storage is rising fast: by...

Cyber Awareness

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HPN B1-Defender

Some more text 🛡️ HPN B1 – Defender (Entry-Level Home Privacy & Security Appliance) 🔒 Protect Your Family Online, Without the Hassle Today’s families stream, shop, game, and work from home — and every device...

Protect Your Children – Quick Tips to Secure Your Internet At Home During The School Year

Start with a simple checklist: set strong, unique Wi‑Fi passwords, enable WPA3, and keep routers and modems updated monthly. Change default admin names, disable remote management, and enable the router firewall...

Home Internet Hacked: What You Need to Know from Recent News

Recent cybersecurity news has highlighted alarming threats to your household’s safety. The FBI has issued warnings about VPNFilter malware, which targets routers and leaves your network vulnerable. This malware can compromise...

Are Your Kids Really Safe Online This School Year?

School requires computers. But as your children log on for homework and research, they're exposed to a world of digital threats. From sophisticated hackers targeting vulnerable school devices to invasive ads...

Chrome vs Edge vs Firefox: Which Browser Protects You Best from Malware?

Discover which browser leads in cybersecurity as I compare Chrome vs Edge vs Firefox malware protection to keep your online experience safe.

Does Google Chrome’s Built-In Malware Protection Actually Keep You Safe?

Protecting your family against malware and fraud requires more than a browser—you need a fortress. Let’s break down what Chrome actually does, where it falls short, and how HPN Defenders fill the...