by Yasser Sanchez | Jan 8, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & Operations
There are days when VPNs remind you that they don’t care how confident you feel. This was one of those days. I was working on a remote-access IPsec VPN with FortiClient (IKEv2) on a FortiGate 100F running FortiOS 7.4.4. On paper, everything looked fine. Phase1 up....
by Yasser Sanchez | Jun 22, 2025 | Cybersecurity
FEMA cybersecurity role When you hear “FEMA,” you probably think of floods, tornadoes, and natural disasters. But in the last few years, FEMA has quietly stepped into a new domain: cybersecurity. And no, that doesn’t mean handing out firewalls after a...
by Yasser Sanchez | Jun 22, 2025 | Cybersecurity
Let’s be honest—if you’re running a small business, cybersecurity probably isn’t your favorite topic. You’re juggling cash flow, inventory, staffing, customers, and a dozen apps just to stay afloat. Adding “threat intelligence” or “ransomware...
by Yasser Sanchez | Jun 12, 2025 | Cybersecurity
I still remember reading the FBI’s IC3 report back in early 2021 and thinking, “Wow, $4.2 billion in cybercrime losses… is this the real cost of cybercrime in the U.S. we’ll see by 2024?” Turns out it was just the beginning. But it did. It absolutely did. Between 2020...
by Yasser Sanchez | Jun 11, 2025 | Cybersecurity
“Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem—it’s a national priority.”— Executive Order 14028, May 12, 2021 ⚠️ A Wake-Up Call for Everyone in Tech I still remember the SolarWinds incident vividly. It shook the foundations of trust in IT. While many treated it as an...
by Yasser Sanchez | Apr 16, 2025 | Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & Operations
Secure VPN Strategy for Hybrid Workforces Remote and hybrid workforces are here to stay—but so are the security risks that come with connecting users across geographies and networks. A strong VPN strategy is essential for secure remote access, but it’s not just about...
