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...

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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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Post-Quantum Encryption: Future Proofing Home Privacy

Technology keeps getting better, but it also brings new challenges to keeping our data safe. Your home's privacy is at risk because current encryption methods might not work against quantum attacks....

Voice Data & Smart Speakers: What Does ‘Cloud Processing’ Mean For Your Privacy?

When you open your holiday gifts, you might be eager to set up your new smart speaker. It could be an Amazon Echo, Google Home, or Apple HomePod. These devices are...

Facial Recognition Privacy Risks in Smart Doorbells & Cameras

Smart doorbells and cameras make life easier, but they also raise privacy concerns. Have you thought about the potential risks of facial recognition technology in these devices?As facial recognition tech spreads,...

Home Security Cameras & GDPR / CCPA: Privacy Laws You Need to Comply With

Video surveillance is getting more common. Businesses use it for security and to work better. But, they must follow strict privacy laws.GDPR and CCPA set clear rules for video data. This...

Router Logs & ISP Monitoring: What They Can See & What You Can Do

Online privacy is a big concern, and the threat is closer than you might think. People often worry about Big Tech companies like Google tracking them. But, a more personal danger...

IoT Botnets: What They Are & How to Prevent Your Devices from Joining One

Have you heard about IoT botnets? They're a big threat to your online safety. IoT botnets are groups of hacked Internet of Things devices controlled by attackers.These botnets are used for...