Welcome to my cybersecurity page.You might wonder what this has to do with firearms training.
Honestly, not much directly—but quite a bit when you step back and look at the bigger picture.
Security isn’t confined to one domain. Whether you’re browsing the internet or carrying a firearm for protection, true security is a mindset. It’s about constant awareness, preparation, and staying ahead of threats in every environment.
Military and tactical communities have a phrase that sums it up perfectly:
“Keep your head on a swivel.” That’s exactly the mentality I want to encourage here.
This page is dedicated to helping you build well-rounded awareness—strengthening both your digital security habits and your overall personal security outlook.
Basic Cybersecurity Needs
- Modem: usually supplied by the internet service provider (ISP). You can usually buy your own if you have special requirements.
- Firewall:
- Those supplied by the ISP for a rental cost are typically very basic and provide the absolute minimum functionality.
- Third party firewalls can offer more security and better features, and will usually be paid for after a year or so.
- Avoid TP-Link, many security concerns. CNET article on TP-Link.
- Antivirus/malware software:
- free and paid options to fit your budget.
- Install on all your devices, Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Consider a suite which also flags your email for spam, though if you use IMAP to retrieve your mail, most do not support. PC Mag AV Review
- Smart password/passphrase use:
- never reuse the same password on the internet.
- Use a password manager, PC Mag Password Manager Review is a place to begin looking. Free and paid options available, some offer family plans.
- Some websites offer passkeys or multi-factor authentication (MFA), use them for additional security.
- Keep your devices and operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux) current.
- All now offer automatic updates, use them unless you are using some old software which might break.
- Keep your software, office products, games, etc., patched.
Sites to Review Cybersecurity News: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com, https://www.cisa.gov/
Site to verify if your email address has been exposed in a hacking incident: https://haveibeenpwned.com