Top Hacking Books for cybersecurity professionals
Cybersecurity is among the fastest-growing fields today, offering exciting challenges, high demand, and strong earning potential. If you’re interested in protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, here are some books to get you started. 1. Web Application Hacker’s …
What is a router VRF and why it matters
This post will walk you through what a VRF is, why it matters, and how it’s used in real-world networking. What is a VRF? VRF stands for Virtual Routing and Forwarding. It’s a technology that allows multiple instances of routing …
VRF Architectures
1. Basic VRF Architecture Diagram A single router with two VRFs (e.g., Customer_A and Customer_B), each with its own routing table and interface. Purpose: Shows how two VRFs keep overlapping IP spaces separated. 2. Traffic Isolation in VRFs Two devices …
Much welcome BGP changes in Mikrotik routeros 7.19beta
*) bgp – added input.filter-community;*) bgp – fixed excessive CPU usage;*) bgp – fixed input.accept-community;*) bgp – fixed memory leak on receiving notify and closing session;*) bgp – improved performance on BGP input;
Jon Stewart talks broadband and funding
Take the political commentary from the 3rd party people in the second and third vidoes with a grain of salt. These videos talk about the broadband funding process.
Packets Down Range #35: undersea cable, Indiana broadband, training topics
Thunderstorms, seventy-degree weather, and snow. Welcome to Indiana weather. In this issue, we have some exciting events and topics. Several folks in Indiana are preparing for the 2025 Midwest Broadband Operators Meeting. This is May 14-15th. Interconnection & Data Center …
Ransomware resources if you have been hacked
FBI The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has websites about cybersecurity and ransomware specifically. The FBI ransomware site is located here: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/safety-resources/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/ransomware(opens in a new tab) NIST The National Institute of Science and Technologies is a U.S. Government agency that …
CyberSecurity Term: Principle of Least Privilege
Least privilege is a security principle that aims to limit user access rights to the minimum necessary permissions required to perform their tasks. By granting only the essential permissions, you reduce the number of potential entry points for unauthorized access …
GPON Splitter Strategies: Optimizing Fiber Network Performance
A key component enabling this efficiency is the optical splitter, which divides the optical signal to serve multiple endpoints. However, choosing the right GPON splitter strategy is crucial
TCP vs. IP: Understanding the Key Differences
When it comes to networking and the internet, two terms frequently come up: TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and IP (Internet Protocol). These are fundamental protocols that enable communication between devices over the internet. However, they serve different purposes