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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

Knowledge of SQL is essential if you are going to run a database. Find out how SQL works and all of the important commands with this guide. 
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on January 31, 2022
Paessler PRTG is one of the leading IT infrastructure monitoring tools. However, there are plenty of other monitors to consider before you commit to PRTG. We'll show you the best PRTG alternatives.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on March 5, 2024
Backing up the data on your server and keeping it in an easily-recoverable format is essential for any business. Find out the best server backup software on the market today.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on February 22, 2024
ITSM methodology helps to ensure you can provide reliable and secure IT service management for your organization. We review the best ITSM Tools.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 2, 2024
RMM stands for Remote Monitoring and Management. RMM software is a type of software tool or platform used by IT departments and managed service providers (MSPs) to remotely monitor and manage their networks and IT assets.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 12, 2024
Storing reference and transaction information in a database makes it easier for all of your business functions to share data and get faster access to it. Find out about the options available to your enterprise when you seek new database management software and tools.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on February 14, 2024
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a security standard that protects card transactions against fraud. Find out how to keep your company PCI DSS-compliant by selecting the right tools.
By Stephen Cooper in Data Privacy Management on March 22, 2024
Endpoint protection is a more comprehensive security replacement for antivirus systems. These systems are complex and many rely on Artificial Intelligence (AI). We show you the best Endpoint Protection Solutions.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on March 27, 2024
There are numerous data loss prevention tools on the market that can help you protect your data. We take a look at the best tools available and show you which one is right for you.
By Stephen Cooper in Data Privacy Management on March 21, 2024
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