Internet Security How-to guides

[Webinar] The History of DNS: From the Birth of the Protocol to Filtered Security

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a central component of Internet architecture. Originally developed in the early 1980s to overcome the limitations

[Webinar] Deep Packet Inspection and DNS Filtering: A Powerful Duo for Modern Network Security

In an era where cyber threats are more frequent, sophisticated, and stealthy, relying solely on traditional security measures is no longer enough.

Web safety meets social impact: Ação Social do Planalto thanks FlashStart

In the heart of Brasília, the joyful smiles of children and teens from Ação Social do Planalto tell a powerful story —

FlashStart to speak at NAMEX 2025: DNS Security and Digital Infrastructure in Focus

On June 11, 2025, FlashStart will take part in the NAMEX Annual Meeting, one of Italy’s most important events focused on internet

How to set up a “Facebook block” on one’s corporate network

“It’s a sin to think badly of someone, but, very often, you’re right.” This principle is the one that, more or less

How to Detect a Man-in-the-Browser Attack

1. Introduction to Man-in-the-Browser (MitB) Cyber threats have evolved and continue to evolve steadily, and among the sophisticated tactics which perpetrators employ

Network attacks: why network attacks are on the rise and how to stop them

Network attacks can jeopardize the entire ability of a company or organization to function. Increasingly, in fact, companies have internal networks that

How to protect privacy on the Internet with DNS-over-TLS

1. Introduction to DNS over TLS (DoT) Security and online privacy have become crucial concerns in the digital age. In this context,

Limiting the access to specific sites

If you are talking about malicious content, undesired or unsuitable content or even simply elements that create distraction, limiting Internet access to

Optimize performance with Wi-Fi filters

1. Introduction Wi-Fi filters are techniques used to improve the quality of the wireless signal on a network and manage traffic more

Managing internet access

Managing internet access is now a widespread practice in companies, schools, and public administration. Also, it is strongly recommended, not only to

Improving privacy with DNS over TLS

1. How to protect DNS queries with DNS instead of TLS As online technology advances, security progresses hand in hand, as well.