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
The Best SD-WAN Vendors & Solutions
SD-WANs offer an easy, cost-effective way to unify the networks of a multi-site business. We explore which SD-WAN systems will get your LANs merged into a WAN.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on December 9, 2024
What is SD-WAN?
Learn how to integrate remote sites and resources into your home network with an SD-WAN.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on March 10, 2025
The Best Account Takeover Prevention Tools
The system accounts of your customers and employees are points of vulnerability that need to be protected. Find out how account takeover happens and how to prevent it.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on March 10, 2025
The Best Active Directory Documentation Tools
Active Directory can be difficult to organize and you will need to document the system for many reasons during its service life. Find out which tools can help you document Active Directory.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on October 2, 2024
The Best Team Password Management Tools
Password issues are a major drain on IT support resources. Reduce your password-related problems with a team password management tool.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on March 7, 2025
What is privileged password management?
Password management is an important part of cybersecurity but the many terms applied to the field can be confusing. Find out what privileged password management means and how to implement it.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on March 10, 2025
The Best Password Managers for Corporates and Networks
Protecting user passwords is an essential part of IT management. However, the task is very time-consuming. With this article, find out how to run a password management system that frees up support staff for other tasks.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on February 28, 2025
The Best Email Archiving Solutions
Email retention is a legal requirement in many parts of the world. Keeping all of the emails that your company receives and sends plus all of their attachments requires a lot of space. You can reduce your on-site storage needs by archiving emails onto a remote server.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on July 15, 2024
The Best Document Management Software
Document management tools enforce security to prevent data theft, but they also enable file sharing for teams that need to collaborate on projects. This seemingly contradictory pair of requirements is reconciled by the Document Management category of software.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on March 11, 2025
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