Stephen Cooper

Stephen Cooper

Networking and Cyber Security Specialist

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
What is privileged password management?
Password management is an important part of cybersecurity but the many terms applied to the field can be confusing. Find out what privileged password management means and how to implement it.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on August 31, 2023
The Best Password Managers for Corporates and Networks
Protecting user passwords is an essential part of IT management. However, the task is very time-consuming. With this article, find out how to run a password management system that frees up support staff for other tasks.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on May 7, 2024
The Best Email Archiving Solutions
Email retention is a legal requirement in many parts of the world. Keeping all of the emails that your company receives and sends plus all of their attachments requires a lot of space. You can reduce your on-site storage needs by archiving emails onto a remote server.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on July 15, 2024
The Best Document Management Software
Document management tools enforce security to prevent data theft, but they also enable file sharing for teams that need to collaborate on projects. This seemingly contradictory pair of requirements is reconciled by the Document Management category of software.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 4, 2024
The Best Enterprise Password Management Solutions
Password problems waste time and money. Use a password management system to cut down on all of the work that password issues cause.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 4, 2024
The Best IT Documentation Software Solutions
IT documentation is a valuable resource but in most businesses, this source of information is usually badly managed and hard to find. We'll show you the best IT documentation software that makes information available to you whenever you need it.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on June 5, 2024
ManageEngine OpManager Review
ManageEngine produces a large stable of infrastructure monitoring and management systems. Network monitoring OpManager is the company’s star product. We give the lowdown on this industry leader in this article.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on September 2, 2024
The Best Email Continuity Software
All businesses need to plan for contingencies to keep the company running in the event of a disaster. Your email system is an essential communication channel and whether the whole building gets destroyed, or just your email server, you need to keep your email system available. Find out how.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 3, 2024
The Best Email Monitoring Software
Email has long been a channel for scammers, and now hackers are using the medium as an entry point. We show you how to protect your business with the best email monitoring software.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on December 6, 2024
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