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
Insider Threat Detection Guide: Mitigation Strategies & Tools
Do you have systems in place to implement insider threat management? Our guide leads you through the process of threat detection.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on January 7, 2025
Synthetic Monitoring Guide: Types, Uses, Packages & Tools
Synthetic monitoring is an active method to test the performance of a website and exercise its code. Find out about how synthetic monitoring works.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on March 14, 2025
The 9 Best Software Deployment Tools in 2025: Reviews and Recommendations
If you work within a larger DevOps team, handle smaller-scale IT, or operate an MSP managing network and device operations for customers, endpoint management and deployment will always be a top-of-mind issue. Software deployment tools help you automate this process and reduce the time it takes to manage endpoints. We investigate the best.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on February 17, 2025
The Best Network Security Tools
Monitoring network security is an essential task and requires specialized tools in addition to network performance monitors.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on February 12, 2025
The Best Real User Monitoring Tools & Services
Real user monitoring will help you improve the performance of your websites. We review the best tools for the job.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on February 25, 2025
Exabeam vs LogRhythm
Exabeam and LogRhythm are two very similar companies and each produces Security Event and Information Management (SIEM) software. Are they any good? We compare the SIEM products of Exabeam and LogRhythm.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on May 23, 2024
Sucuri Website Firewall Review & Alternatives
The Sucuri Website Firewall is a cloud-based service that includes some great extra services. Find out about this service and how much it costs.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 1, 2024
Radware AppWall Review & Alternatives
Radware Appwall offers a range of protection measures for web application servers. For any company managing its own web services and websites, these defenses are essential. We examine Radware AppWall and discover its rivals.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on March 14, 2025
How to Perform an IT Security Audit – Step-by-Step Guide and Tools
Given the financial risk of data disclosure and the damage that a malicious attack can do to the health of a business, tight system security is essential. Find out how to perform an IT security audit.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on July 11, 2025
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