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
Network capacity planning tutorial
Simplify your network capacity planning exercises by taking a top-down approach. Once you have gathered input data, the task almost runs itself. Learn how to overcome network capacity planning challenges and discover the best practices and management techniques with this tutorial.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on February 11, 2025
What is ICMP? The backbone of internet error messaging explained
Although you may not have heard of ICMP, you probably have heard of one of its features: Ping. In this guide you will learn more about this essential protocol.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on December 12, 2024
The Best Network Configuration Management Tools and NCM Software
Unlike other types of network management tools, it is very difficult to find a decent network configuration manager. There are not that many options available. So, we have dug deep and picked out ten options that will fulfill all of your network configuration management needs for today.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on November 30, 2024
Maximize Network Bandwidth Performance in 10 Steps
Accurate bandwidth monitoring and network management systems enable you to automatically reallocate resources or shape traffic. They can save you a lot of money while still improving the network availability.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on June 20, 2024
Cisco Router Show Commands Cheat Sheet
Our guide introduces key Cisco "show" commands, helping you diagnose issues, verify configurations, and enhance router performance.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on November 25, 2024
8 Best Free Download Managers for Linux
You have plenty of options if you have a Linux computer and you're looking for a download manager. We show you the best free download managers for Linux.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on November 18, 2024
The difference between straight through cable, crossover, and rollover cables
The different formats of network cables can be confusing. We show you a very simple way to work out the type of cable you need.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on November 19, 2024
Wireshark ‘no interfaces found’ error explained
We walk you through Wireshark's 'no interfaces found' error and explain what you can do about it.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on November 18, 2024
The Best Wireshark Alternative Packet Sniffers
Although Wireshark is a popular tool for network troubleshooting, network administrators often find themselves in situations where it falls short and just doesn't provide enough analytical grunt. We show you the best Wireshark Alternatives.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on November 18, 2024
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