LSmith | Blog & Security News                    
   
            
   

Technical Insights.

Deep dives into cybersecurity, infrastructure trends, and coding best practices.

Latest Posts

The Top 5 Ways Small Businesses Can Prevent Ransomware

December 12, 2025 | Cybersecurity

Ransomware remains the biggest threat to SMBs. Learn five low-cost, high-impact strategies to harden your defenses right now and protect your assets.

Mastering the Network: VLANs vs. Subnetting Explained

November 28, 2025 | Infrastructure

Demystifying the core concepts of network segmentation. We break down when to use VLANs versus IP subnetting for optimal network performance and security.

PHP Security: Essential Tips for Protecting Your Web Applications

November 15, 2025 | Development

For developers using PHP, security is paramount. We cover crucial steps to mitigate common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS in your modern web app.

The Unavoidable Truth of Data Backups: The 3-2-1 Rule

October 30, 2025 | IT Strategy

A comprehensive guide to implementing the gold standard 3-2-1 backup strategy to ensure your data is always safe, redundant, and recoverable.

Don't Miss the Next Update.

Connect with me on LinkedIn to get notifications for new technical deep dives.

Follow on LinkedIn