Lancaster University

PhD In Communication Systems

After a challenging and rewarding decade in academia, I am thrilled to announce that I have been awarded a PhD in Network Communications from Lancaster University. This journey began with a three-year bachelor’s degree at Blackpool and The Fylde College, followed by a master’s degree in Cybersecurity at Lancaster University.

I am incredibly grateful for the support from my mentors, colleagues, and family throughout this journey. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this adventure—I look forward to the new opportunities and challenges that lie ahead!

Attending the North American Network Operating Group Conference

It was a fantastic week in Los Angeles attending the NANOG 86 conference. Met a lot of great people and listened to some excellent presentations. Great experience.

Attending the North American Network Operating Group Conference
Attending the North American Network Operating Group Conference

At the National Cyber Security Conference in Newport Wales

Newport Cyber Security Conference 2022

 

Sponsored by the NCSC to Attend the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) Cyber Conference in Newport Wales.

Chinese hacking group targeting Microsoft Exchange Servers

The campaign has exploited recently discovered flaws in Microsoft Exchange software, stealing email and infecting computer servers with tools that let attackers take control remotely,

“Everyone running these servers needs to act now to patch them. We are concerned that there are a large number of victims,” White House spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki said .

After Microsoft released patches for the vulnerabilities on Tuesday, attacks “dramatically stepped up” on servers not yet updated with security fixes, said Krebs, who cited unnamed sources familiar with the situation

In a blog post on Tuesday, Microsoft executive Tom Burt said the company had released updates to fix the security flaws, which apply to on-premises versions of the software rather than cloud-based versions, and urged customers to apply them

Please ensure your On site Exchange Servers are fully patched or call Cloud9 for help, advice and support.