So what is compartmentalization? Compartmentalization for privacy is a strategy in which an organization or individual creates distinct boundaries between different areas of their life or operations. This is done with the intention of protecting sensitive information and reducing the risk of security breaches. When applied to individual privacy, compartmentalization can refer to separating personal […]
Setting Up Next DNS You might ask: “Don’t I already have DNS?”. The short answer is “Yes”, in most cases your ISP (the company that you buy your internet from) does give you a DNS which they own and can see and sell all of your data to third-party companies. This gives your ISP […]
Synology NAS setup A step-by-step guide to setting up a Synology NAS DS923+ from hardware setup to software initial setup. The first thing that I usually do when unboxing a new piece of equipment is to make sure that all of the parts have been shipped and nothing got damaged. Once that is done, […]
Privacy Myths Debunked Many people have misconceptions when it comes to privacy and security. Many myths have circulate on the internet concerning them. In this article –Privacy myths debunked – I have listed several and will try to explain why and how they are false. Here are just some of the more common ones: […]
Home surveillance systems debate An overview of the debate Home surveillance systems are everywhere now. As of October 2022, nearly half of American households with broadband internet had a home security system, networked camera, video doorbell, or combination of them. That is a lot of cameras! The data is not stored in your home, […]
Self-Hosting at Home When many people talk about self-hosting they are talking about a private server on the internet which is rented by you from a company that has servers. I am going to tell you about another way to think about self hosting. Do it at home right on your local network. It […]
Here is a collection of some of the cool tech that you need to take a look at. The list will be updated to keep it current. All Metal 7.0 inch Touch Screen Ultra-Light Mini Laptop At $449.99 (at the time of writing) this little laptop is one to put into your tool kit. […]
What is Threat Modeling for Individuals? Threat modeling is a way of thinking about risk. It is not all technological solutions but they do play a role in thinking about how to mitigate or lessen the threats. When you think about defense, start with thinking about what you’re defending, and how valuable it is. Lets […]
Home Network Diagram Part of the Home Cybersecurity series Once we have a good inventory of what is on our network, it is time to draw a diagram of what we have to get a good picture. Visualizing your home network with a home network diagram will help you to plan and visualize what […]
Step-by-Step Home Network Inventory Guide Article Two – Home Cybersecurity series Taking an inventory of your home network is the first step in getting your network under control. There is an old adage that you can’t control what you don’t know about, and the same is true for your network. You have to know what […]