Wesley SwannCyber security
Stay safe online.
Protect your business.
Plain-language security for individuals and small businesses, and for the AI tools you are starting to use.
Courses
Self-paced courses from The Hacking Coach. Pick one to see what it covers.
Cyber security and IT
Cybersecurity Intro: Blue Teaming
Incident response, SIEM, threat hunting, OSINT and malware analysis with the tools blue teamers use.
Cyber Security Defense
Defend devices and networks against phishing, malware, ransomware, MITM and DDoS with Azure and Intune.
Microsoft 365 Threat Defense Mastery: A Consultant’s Guide to Zero Trust and SMB Security
Apply Zero Trust and Microsoft 365 Business Premium to secure small and medium businesses.
The Consultant's Guide to Zero Trust: Office 365 Security and Conditional Access
Secure Office 365 with Zero Trust principles and Conditional Access policies.
Intune Best Practices for Consultants
Practical strategies for deploying and managing Microsoft Intune the right way.
Microsoft Purview 2027
Retention, eDiscovery and compliance in Microsoft Purview for Microsoft 365 admins.
Microsoft SC-400 Course
Prepare for the Microsoft SC-400 information protection exam.
Azure Audit Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide
Audit Azure environments for security, cost and performance as a consultant.
CC – Certified in Cybersecurity
Prepare for the CC (Certified in Cybersecurity) entry-level certification.
Foundations of Penetration Testing: Scanning and Initial Access
Network scanning, vulnerability discovery and initial access, the first steps of a pentest.
Windows Pentesting Essentials
Go from beginner to advanced Windows pentesting with Kali, Nmap, PowerShell and Metasploit.
Game of active directory (GOAD) – A.D Labs
Build Game of Active Directory labs to practice Active Directory attack and defense.
Wireless Pentesting Fundamentals
The fundamentals of finding, exploiting and fixing wireless network weaknesses.
Introduction to Wi-Fi Encryption and the Aircrack-ng Suite
Assess and secure Wi-Fi networks with the Aircrack-ng suite, from WEP to WPA2-Enterprise.
NetHunter Overview
Wireless and IoT security testing from a phone with Kali Linux NetHunter.
Flipper Zero Mastery
Signal analysis and hands-on hacking techniques with the Flipper Zero device.
Proven OSINT Strategies: The OSINT Investigator’s Course
Open-source intelligence techniques for running real investigations.
Phishing Detection Tips
Spot and stop phishing emails before they cost you.
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft & Fraud in 2025
Practical steps to protect your identity and finances from theft and fraud.
Setting Up a Successful MSP Business: Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Operations
Set up and run a managed service provider business covering cloud, security and operations.
PowerShell Basics
PowerShell from first commands to scripts, remoting, modules and task automation.
Bash Scripting Essentials
A beginner crash course in writing useful Bash scripts.
Python Basics Course
Python fundamentals with hands-on examples to build your first programs.
Windows 11 Support
Install, troubleshoot and support Windows 11 like a pro.
AI and automation
Hackers Coach – AI Prompting Mastery
Write better prompts and get stronger results from AI tools.
The MCP Developer’s Blueprint: From Setup to Advanced Integration
Build and integrate Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, from setup to advanced use.
OpenClaw Deployment
Deploy the OpenClaw AI agent on a Raspberry Pi.
Auto-GPT Blueprint: Tools, Plugins, and Practical Uses for Businesses
Use Auto-GPT tools and plugins for practical business tasks.
Business and careers
Building Business Credit
The foundational steps to building strong business credit.
Mastering Credit, Funding, and Financial Growth
Build personal and business credit and prepare to secure funding.
Tax Freedom Blueprint: Unlock Wealth and Take Control of Your Finances
Understand U.S. taxes, keep more of what you earn, and plan ahead.
Mastering HVAC for Certification and Career Growth
Prepare for the HVAC master's exam and grow your HVAC career.
CPC – Medical Coding Mastery
Prepare for the CPC Certified Professional Coder exam.
Six habits that stop most attacks
Use a password manager
One unique, long password for every account, stored in a manager you protect with a strong passphrase.
Turn on multi-factor sign-in
Start with email, banking, and anything that holds customer data. Prefer an authenticator app or security key over text messages.
Update everything
Phones, computers, routers, and plugins. Turn on automatic updates where you can.
Back up and test
Keep one copy off-site or offline, and restore a file once to prove it works.
Slow down on messages
Urgent requests for money, gift cards, or logins deserve a call back on a number you already trust.
Limit access
Give people and apps only the access they need, and remove it when the job ends.
Using AI safely
AI tools are useful and they handle your data. A few rules keep that safe.
- Do not paste passwords, keys, or customer records into a chat.
- Read what an AI tool or plugin can access before you approve it.
- Keep a person approving anything that sends, spends, or deletes.
- Check where your data is stored and who can see it.
Small business security review
A practical check of your accounts, devices, email setup, and backups.
- A prioritized list of fixes, most important first
- Plain-language explanations, no jargon
- An AI use policy for you and your team
This is general guidance, not a guarantee against attack.