Personal Firewall: A Guide to Device and Network Security
Imagine working on a coffee shop’s Wi-Fi network and another device on that same network tries to connect to your laptop. A properly configured personal firewall can block that attempt,…
Nicole Forrest
Nicole Forrest is a cybersecurity and privacy Writer who covers data protection, online security, and the policies and technologies that shape how people use the internet. When she’s behind her laptop, she’s usually getting lost in research about digital infrastructure, regulation, and how to make the internet a better place for everyone. When she’s out in the real world, she enjoys learning about different cultures through travel, food, and drink.
Posts by Nicole Forrest:
Domain Fronting Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and Why You Should Care
For years, private messaging services, gambling sites, and other platforms that were blocked by certain networks used a reliable trick to keep their content accessible: domain fronting. Domain fronting disguises…
What Is Federated Identity and How Does It Work?
A federated identity is a way of linking one verified digital identity across multiple independent systems, so authentication happens once and access follows automatically. For individuals, that means less friction.…
WPA-Enterprise Explained: How It Works and When to Use It
Most Wi‑Fi networks use a single shared password to control access. This is a simple solution, but it isn’t ideal if you need to manage access for a large team…
Why Use a VPN During the World Cup?
The World Cup only comes around every four years and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting tournaments in recent memory. From their couches at home…
What Is Endpoint Detection and Response?
Traditional endpoint security tools like antivirus software and firewalls provide essential protection, but they’re not infallible. Sophisticated attacks increasingly bypass these defenses and, once an attacker gains access to a…
What Is Credential Stuffing?
Credential stuffing is an automated cyberattack where hackers use stolen login credentials to gain unauthorized access across multiple sites. The attack succeeds because people commonly use the same username and…
How to Use Remote Wipe to Erase Data from Lost or Stolen Devices
We’ve all experienced that moment of panic when we can’t find our phone. You pat your pockets, scan the room, try to remember where you last had it. Most of…
IaaS vs. PaaS vs. SaaS: Everything You Need to Know
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) are the three main cloud computing service models. Each has its own role to…
Managed DNS: A Complete Guide
How quickly your web pages load directly impacts how much your visitors will enjoy your website and how likely they are to stick around. A lot of factors can affect…