Ghost in the Rack

Topic

network security

A collection of 3 issues

The Day My Smart Home Went Rogue: How VLANs Rescued My Network (and My Sanity)

Remember that chaotic time when your smart devices decided to wage war on your network? I do. Here's my journey from frustrating outages to network nirvana, all thanks to the magic of VLANs.

From 'Wide Open' to 'Locked Down': My Homelab Security Journey

Ever built something awesome, only to realize later it's a security nightmare? That was me and my homelab. Join me as I recount the humbling experience of discovering my homelab was wide open and the steps I took to secure it, learning a ton along the way.

From Wide Open to Locked Down: My Homelab Security Journey

Remember that gut-wrenching feeling when you realize your precious homelab, your digital playground, is essentially a billboard for the internet? Yeah, I've been there. Let me tell you about my journey from security naiveté to a much more fortified setup, and the lessons I learned along the way.