Getting ready to run a web application penetration test? Don't forget to whitelist your tester's IP address in your WAF. It might seem counterintuitive, but it helps make sure your consultant's time is used efficiently, giving you the best results.

Exposed ports can attract unwanted scans, and incorrect router setups risk your network's security. If you want to SSH to your server without exposing any ports here's an alternative that uses Cloudflare Tunnel.

The term SIEM often conjures images of complex configurations and $100k bills leading to inaction. It doesn't have to be that way. In cybersecurity (and often in life), starting somewhere and taking even a small step in the right direction is preferable to standing still.