Amakiri Welekwe

Amakiri Welekwe

Technology Advisor | Cybersecurity Evangelist

Amakiri is a UK-trained technology consultant and cybersecurity evangelist, working at the intersection of security, technology, and people. He has a master’s degree in network systems with over 10 years’ experience in managing IT services and infrastructure. He’s been writing about cybersecurity since 2013.

Articles by Amakiri
How to Find XSS Vulnerability
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is one of the most common vulnerabilities discovered on web applications. If left unpatched, XSS can expose your application to various security risks. We show you how to find XSS in web applications, and what you can do to prevent it.
By Amakiri Welekwe in Net Admin on July 19, 2022
Malicious Code—What is it and How to Prevent it?
At the center of most cyber attacks and security breaches are a sinister application called malicious code. We show you how malware infections happen, and how you can protect your IT assets. 
By Amakiri Welekwe in Net Admin on February 8, 2023
What is a JSON Injection and How to Prevent it?
JSON injection attacks has been the cause of some security vulnerabilities and breaches in web applications. We show you how to test, detect, and prevent them.
By Amakiri Welekwe in Net Admin on March 9, 2022
The Best Linux Network Troubleshooting Tools for 2024
We explore the best Linux network troubleshooting tools to help you diagnose and fix issues in Linux network.
By Amakiri Welekwe in Net Admin on July 15, 2024
Application Whitelisting Guide and the Best Whitelisting Software for 2024
Discover how you can use application whitelisting as a strategy to prevent and fix security gaps, including the best tools available. 
By Amakiri Welekwe in Net Admin on October 24, 2023
What Is a Directory Traversal Attack and How to Prevent it?
Directory traversal attack has been the cause of numerous security vulnerabilities and breaches. We show you how to detect and prevent it.
By Amakiri Welekwe in Net Admin on October 21, 2022
The Best Cisco Meraki Firewall Alternatives
If Cisco Meraki firewall is not best suited for your environment and you’re considering a suitable alternative, we’ve put together a list of the ten best alternatives to guide you in the process of selecting the right one for your business
By Amakiri Welekwe in Net Admin on July 18, 2023
A Guide to the Federal and State Data Privacy Laws in the U.S.
In this article, we discuss the various federal and state data privacy laws in the United States. This will help you fully comprehend the provisions of those laws and prepare your business for compliance.
By Amakiri Welekwe in Data Privacy Management on October 19, 2022
NIST Cybersecurity Framework Guide
In this guide, we discuss everything you need to know to start and improve your NIST cybersecurity framework-based program.
By Amakiri Welekwe in Data Privacy Management on October 20, 2022
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