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 …

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 …

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