Nate Drake

Nate Drake is a tech journalist specializing in cybersecurity and retro tech. He broke out from his cubicle at Apple 6 years ago and now spends his days sipping Earl Grey tea & writing elegant copy.

Articles by: Nate Drake

Been hacked? This is what you need to do now

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

Security Guide Follow these steps to limit the damage from an attack and get yourself back up and running.

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Avoid downloading a bad VPN - these are the warning signs to look out for

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

VPN Don't waste your money or put your security in jeopardy - with so many VPN services to choose from, picking a good one isn't hard.

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WatchGuard Endpoint Protection Platform review

By Nate Drake published

WatchGuard keeps a vigilant eye on your security - once you get it working.

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Internxt: The # 1 alternative to Dropbox?

By Nate Drake last updated

Find out why you should make the switch today.

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Syxsense review

By Nate Drake published

Not yet rated

Easy to set up management console.

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Cisco Secure Endpoint review

By Nate Drake published

An incredibly flexible and powerful endpoint security platform.

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Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud review

By Nate Drake last updated

Kaspersky has done it again. Endpoint Security Cloud Pro takes moments to register, deployment is simple and there's a Swiss-army knife of security features.

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VMware Carbon Black Cloud review

By Nate Drake last updated

A silver lining for enterprise-level endpoint management .

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Xcitum Advanced review

By Nate Drake published

A platform that offers some exciting features.

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5 ways hackers can steal your data on public Wi-Fi

By Nate Drake published

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Discover five ways hackers can threaten your device when you're connected to public Wi-Fi.

Are there any truly ‘free’ VPNs?

Are there any truly ‘free’ VPNs?

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

Considering signing up for a VPN without paying? Read this first.

8 reasons why smartphones are privacy nightmare

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

Security Guide From tracking your location to eavesdropping on your viewing habits, your phone can be exploited for all manner of mischief. 

11 reasons why OpenVPN should replace your VPN client

By Mike Williams last updated

Take full control over your VPN connection with this powerful freebie.

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8 critical features a VPN must have

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

Updated We discuss the truly must-have elements every VPN should cater for.

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7 things you need to know about Google VPN

By Mike Williams last updated

VPN Does Google VPN have what it takes to stand out in the ultra-competitive VPN world? We've got the answers.

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7 sneaky VPN sales tricks to avoid: avoid the pitfalls and get the greatest

By Mike Williams last updated

VPN We’ve written a primer to help you spot VPN spin and hype. There's no need to settle for dodgy providers and we'll help you avoid them.

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7 good reasons why a VPN isn't enough

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

Think that a VPN keeps you and your data completely safe when you’re online? That’s not the full story…

7 ways to secure your home Wi-Fi

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

The importance of passwords, firmware upgrades, and tricks you can pull off like using guest networks.

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Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection for Business review

By Nate Drake published

Easy Setup and advanced threat protection - what's not to love?

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WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection review

By Nate Drake published

Protecting your Infrastructure has never been so Elementary.

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AhnLab V3 Endpoint Security review

By Nate Drake published

A limited offering for standalone Windows installations.

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Microsoft Defender for Business review

By Nate Drake published

Endpoint Protection from the Masters of Microsoft.

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Check Point Harmony Endpoint review

By Nate Drake published

A platform that strikes a chord with any who take endpoint security seriously.

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ManageEngine Endpoint Central review

By Nate Drake published

A respectable endpoint security solution when properly configured

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Avast Premium Business Security review

By Nate Drake published

Avast Premium Business Security doesn't disappoint. Provided you don't need protection for mobile devices, this is one of the top endpoint security solutions on the market today.

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