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

SFTP and SCP are two options for secure file transfers. What are they and which is best?
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on September 16, 2025
We examine SSH vs SFTP and explain the difference between them and which you should be using.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on February 24, 2025
You can bulk upload your files to Dropbox by using that platform’s regular syncing mechanism. We show you how.
By Stephen Cooper in Online backup on September 17, 2025
Moving data creates a security weak point. Find out how to protect your data from tappers and snoopers.
By Stephen Cooper in Data Privacy Management on September 16, 2025
Cloud storage is now widely used but space on a server is not enough. We investigate tools that enhance the security and reliability of your cloud storage.
By Stephen Cooper in Data Privacy Management on September 16, 2025
What is ADA compliance and how does it apply to websites? We explain the rules and how to implement them.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on October 23, 2025
Next-gen SIEMs speed up intrusion detection and keep your resources safe from attack. We list the best.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on January 28, 2026
If you need to conform to HIPAA, you need HIPAA compliant file sharing tools operating on your system. We’ve found the best.
By Stephen Cooper in Data Privacy Management on July 17, 2025
If you use WebDAV for file transfers, you need a good WebDAV client. We assess the options.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on November 15, 2024
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