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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
QRadar SIEM Review & Alternatives
QRadar SIEM was developed by Q1 Labs, which is now owned by IBM. Now that it is the IBM SIEM, has the performance of QRadar SIEM improved? How does this tool compare to other SIEM systems?
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on June 21, 2023
Splunk SIEM Review & Alternatives
The Splunk SIEM is called Splunk Enterprise Security. It is part of a Security Operation Suite that can be enhanced with related services. We examine the Splunk SIEM solution and look for alternatives.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 30, 2024
Logpoint SIEM Review & Alternatives
Logpoint SIEM is an IT system defense tool that operates on live data and log files for detection information sources. Find out about this cybersecurity system and its competitors.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on June 21, 2023
Elastic SIEM Review & Alternatives
Elastic SIEM is a new security system offered by Elastic NV, the team behind the highly-regarded Elastic Stack. Elasticsearch has a stable of winners but is Elastic SIEM any good?
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on June 21, 2023
Rapid7 insightIDR Review and Alternatives
Rapid7 InsightIDR is a cloud-based SIEM system that deploys live traffic monitoring, event correlation, and log file scanning to detect and stop intrusion.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 5, 2024
FortiSIEM Review & Alternatives
FortiSIEM from Fortinet is a system protection platform. This tool examines live transactions and logs records to detect intrusion and malicious activity.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on July 21, 2022
The Best Paros Proxy Alternatives
The free website security checker has a loyal following and it was groundbreaking in its day, but the code hasn’t been updated since 2013, which means it is virtually abandoned. We recommend some alternative web vulnerability scanners to replace Paros Proxy.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 29, 2024
The Best Network Capacity Planning Tools for 2024
Discover which network management software vendors provide the best network capacity planning tools. In-depth reviews plus links to free tools & trials.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on January 4, 2024
Server Monitoring Best Practices – How To Monitor Server Health
Servers are the bedrock of any business. You cannot afford to let them fail. Keep an eye on the key performance indicators of your server to prevent problems. After reading, you will have a clear understanding of how best to monitor the health of your servers.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on November 8, 2022
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