By: Engr. Ahmed Malik (Advisor to Cisco ASC/ITC & Director Tech Awareness) Networks are frequent targets. A threat actor who gains administrative access to a corporate network infrastructure can: Steal data Delete data Disrupt network availability To achieve their objectives, attackers commonly use the following three categories of network attacks: Reconnaissance Attacks Access Attacks…
In 2025, local SEO has become an essential aspect of digital marketing for businesses. Whether you run a small coffee shop, a law firm, or a local e-commerce store, optimizing your business for local search rankings is critical for attracting nearby customers and increasing your visibility. With more people relying on their mobile devices to…
What Is a “Hacker”? Originally, a hacker was a skilled computer expert who devised clever solutions (“hacks”). Over time, the term evolved to commonly mean a threat actor. Today we distinguish between: White Hat Hackers (Ethical) Use skills legally and ethically (e.g., penetration testing). Report vulnerabilities to developers so they can be fixed. Gray Hat…
WordPress is one of the most powerful platforms for building websites, but to truly make your site stand out, you need the right tools. Plugins are essential in adding functionality, enhancing performance, and optimizing your site. If you want your website to load faster, be more secure, and improve overall user experience, here are the…
Creating a beautiful and functional website in 2025 is easier than ever, thanks to WordPress. Whether you’re building a blog, business site, portfolio, or e-commerce store, WordPress remains the most popular and user-friendly platform. This guide walks you through the process of creating a stunning website with WordPress, from start to finish, with updated tips…
OSPF is a popular multivendor, open-standard, classless link-state routing protocol. OSPFv2 is used for IPv4 networks, while OSPFv3 is used for IPv6 networks. In addition, OSPFv3 with address families supports both IPv4 and IPv6. OSPF is a link-state routing protocol that was developed as an alternative for the distance vector protocol Routing Information Protocol (RIP)….
Switches interconnect devices. Unlike a router, which must be initially configured to be operational in a network, switches can be deployed out of the box without initially being configured. However, for management and security reasons, switches should always be manually configured to better meet the needs of the network. Here you will learn how to…
Computer ports are essential interfaces that allow computers to connect with other devices and networks, enabling communication and data transfer. These can be broadly categorized as physical (hardware) and virtual (software) ports. Physical (Hardware) Ports: These are the physical sockets on a computer where you plug in cables to connect external devices. They vary in…
Seven Stages of a Cyberattack! There are seven stages of a cyberattack! 1- Hackers identify their target: Hackers only need a single point of entry to a company. Anyone including you can be the initial target. 2- Weaponizing information: The hackers use all the info they’ve gathered to create a believable phishing email…