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

A vCISO is a virtual Chief Information Security Officer. How can a corporate position be virtualized, and how can it be offered as a service?
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 19, 2024
Extended Detection and Response systems are the new anti-malware. Find out more about XDR.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 18, 2024
IT system security requires many elements that can be difficult to coordinate. Get a suite of tools to cover all aspects of security in one package. 
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 16, 2024
VPNs are evolving into cutting-edge security solutions for hybrid systems, and businesses can benefit by selecting the best of the offers available right now.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 16, 2024
PathSolutions TotalView is a network performance system and utilities like this are very important in these days of cloud-based, internet-linked business services. 
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 12, 2024
Obkio is a network performance monitor that is delivered from the cloud. Find out more about this tool and whether it's worth subscribing to.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 26, 2024
Both CrowdStirke and Darktrace use AI technology to protect businesses from attack. Find out the difference between these two solution providers.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 12, 2024
Remote monitoring and management (RMM) systems have transformed the field of IT asset management. These systems can be expensive, so we have investigated free packages that work as well as the paid services.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 11, 2024
RMM tools provide remote monitoring and management functions. They offer bundles of tools, but could you just buy the elements instead? Could you create your own RMM for less? We investigate.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 11, 2024
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