Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
6 articles out of 31 total
Strong Passwords: Why They Really Matter and How Hard They Are to Crack
Why simple passwords are not enough: how brute-force attacks work, how long cracking takes, and how to create truly strong passwords to stay safe.
WireGuard or OpenVPN: An Analysis of the Pros and Cons
WireGuard vs OpenVPN: speed, security, configuration complexity, and use cases compared. Which VPN protocol should you choose for personal or business use?
Password Hashing: How It Works and Why It Matters for Security
How password hashing works: MD5, SHA-256, bcrypt, and Argon2 compared, plus salting, rainbow tables, and why choosing the right algorithm is critical.
WireGuard: The New Frontier of VPNs
WireGuard: the fastest and most modern VPN protocol. Under 4,000 lines of code, Linux kernel space, ChaCha20 encryption, and why it is replacing OpenVPN.
Network Security: Firewalls, IDS, and IPS Explained
Firewalls, IDS, and IPS explained: what they are, how they work, and the differences between intrusion detection and prevention for network defense.
VPNs: How They Work and Why You Should Use One
How a VPN works: encrypted tunnels, WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IPsec protocols, and practical use cases for privacy and security on public networks.