Stephen Cooper

Stephen Cooper

Stephen Cooper has taken a close interest in online security since his thesis on Internet encryption in the early 90s. That formed part of his BSC (Hons) in Computing and Informatics at the University of Plymouth. In those days, encapsulation techniques were just being formulated and Cooper kept an eye on those methodologies as they evolved into the VPN industry. Cooper went on to study an MSC in Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Kingston University. He also holds an MSc Advanced Security and Digital Forensics from Edinburgh Napier University.

Cooper worked as a technical consultant, sitting DBA exams and specializing in Oracle Applications. With a long experience as a programmer, Cooper is able to assess systems by breaking into programs and combing through the code. Knowledge of IT development and operations working practices helps him to focus his reviews on the attributes of software that are really important to IT professionals.

After working as an IT consultant across Europe and the USA, he has become adept at explaining complicated technology in everyday terms. He is a people person with an interest in technology

Articles by Stephen

FortiClient provides secure remote access into networks. Find out how this system works and how to use it.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 8, 2024
Cortex XSOAR is a platform that enables Palo Alto security systems to work with third-party tools to discover and block threats. 
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 8, 2024
Palo Alto Cortex is an extended detection and response package. Find out what that means and whether you need it. 
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 8, 2024
Palo Alto Prisma offers you a way to virtualize a network with endpoints on multiple sites and cloud resources.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 8, 2024
Palo Alto Panorama offers a way to coordinate the work of several firewalls working in different locations for the same company.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 3, 2024
The Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall has a range of deployment options. Find out which is suitable for you.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 3, 2024
AlienVault has a reputation for innovation in the cyber security realm, and now it is part of the AT&T family.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 3, 2024
CrowdStrike and Plato Alto Networks are two of the leading providers of cybersecurity services. Both offer their products from a cloud platform. Which is best?
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 3, 2024
VMWare Carbon Black provides an endpoint detection and response service and CrowdStrike Falcon Insight is its major rival.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 3, 2024
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