@networkpro/blog 1.6.0 → 1.6.2

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+ ## [1.6.2] - 2026-01-01
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+ ### Added
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+ - Added `runtime.txt` to specify the project's Python runtime version.
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+ ### Changed
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+ - Added schema to `vercel.json`.
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+ - Updated `README.md` to better reflect the company’s current mission, focus,
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+ and messaging.
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+ - Bumped project version to `v1.6.2`.
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+ - Updated frontend tooling dependencies:
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+ - `stylelint-order` `^7.0.0` → `^7.0.1`
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+ - `globals` `^16.5.0` → `^17.0.0`
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+ ### Removed
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+ - Removed `CNAME` file left over from GitHub Pages.
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+ ## [1.6.1] - 2025-12-24
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+ ### Added
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+ - Added `src/posts/2025-12-24-uk-nudity.md`, along with image assets:
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+ - `src/img/uk-nudity-promo.png`
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+ - `src/img/uk-nudity-promo.webp`
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+ - Added `src/posts/2025-12-24-mp-vpn.md`, along with image assets:
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+ - `src/img/mp-vpn-promo.webp`
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+ ### Changed
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+ - Modified `npm run dev` script to use the `--livereload` flag.
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+ - Bumped project version to `v1.6.1`.
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+ - Updated Python dependencies:
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+ - `mkdocs-rss-plugin` `1.17.5` → `1.17.7`
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  ## [1.6.0] - 2025-12-19
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+ [Unreleased]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/compare/v1.6.2...HEAD
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+ [1.6.2]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.6.2
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+ [1.6.1]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.6.1
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+ # About Network Pro&trade;
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+ [![Vercel](https://img.shields.io/github/deployments/netwk-pro/docs/Production?label=vercel&logo=vercel 'Vercel')](https://vercel.com)
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+ [![Publish to Registries](https://github.com/netwk-pro/docs/actions/workflows/publish.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/netwk-pro/docs/actions/workflows/publish.yml)
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+ [![NPM Version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/%40networkpro%2Fdocs?registry_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fregistry.npmjs.com&style=flat&logo=npm&color=%23CB3837)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@networkpro/docs)
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+ [![Code Style: Prettier](https://img.shields.io/badge/code_style-prettier-ff69b4.svg?style=flat)](https://github.com/prettier/prettier)
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+ [![Contributor Covenant](https://img.shields.io/badge/Contributor%20Covenant-2.1-4baaaa.svg)](https://github.com/netwk-pro/netwk-pro.github.io/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
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- # Network Pro Strategies
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+ ## Security, with Intent
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- [![Publish to Registries](https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/actions/workflows/publish.yml/badge.svg 'Publish to Registries')](https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/actions/workflows/publish.yml)
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- [![Code Style: Prettier](https://img.shields.io/badge/code_style-prettier-ff69b4.svg?style=flat 'Code Style: Prettier')](https://github.com/prettier/prettier)
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- [![Contributor Covenant](https://img.shields.io/badge/Contributor%20Covenant-2.1-4baaaa.svg 'Contributor Covenant')](https://github.com/netwk-pro/.github/blob/master/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
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+ At **Network Pro Strategies (Network Pro&trade;)**, our work centers on
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+ advancing practical security, infrastructure resilience, and digital privacy
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+ through research, development, education, and advocacy.
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- ## Security That Respects You
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+ We design, operate, and study real-world systems with a focus on understanding
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+ how security works in practice—not just in theory. Our goal is to produce clear,
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+ credible guidance and tools that respect user autonomy, scale responsibly, and
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+ reflect the realities of modern infrastructure.
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- At **Network Pro Strategies (Network Pro&trade;)**, we deliver network security,
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- cybersecurity, and digital privacy consulting with clarity, credibility, and
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- care. We believe that real security doesn’t have to come at the cost of user
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- autonomy, and that privacy-minded solutions can be both practical and powerful.
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+ Where appropriate, we also apply this work through limited consulting
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+ engagements, offering focused expertise in network security, cybersecurity, and
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+ privacy engineering for organizations seeking intentional, well-reasoned
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+ solutions.
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- Our approach is built on a simple principle: **the best security is the one that
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- fits.** That means we don’t push ideologies—we apply what works. We advocate for
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- and implement **free and open source solutions** where they offer competitive
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- functionality, control, and visibility. When proprietary platforms are better
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- suited, we deploy them responsibly and securely—ensuring every recommendation is
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- grounded in **technical merit**, **scalability**, and **client goals**.
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+ ### What We Do
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+ Network Pro&trade; is focused on internal research, development, education, and
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+ advocacy in the areas of network security, infrastructure design, and digital
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+ privacy.
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- As a remote-first consultancy, we support clients across industries and
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- geographies with a focus on:
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+ Our work centers on building and operating real-world systems, conducting
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+ exploratory and applied research, developing proof-of-concept environments, and
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+ publishing practical insights drawn from hands-on experience. These efforts
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+ inform the tools, guidance, and educational content we share with the broader
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+ community.
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+ We also offer **limited consulting on a selective, case-by-case basis**,
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+ typically aligned with our research focus areas, including:
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  - **Network Hardening & Perimeter Defense**
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  - **Firewall Architecture & Policy Optimization**
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  - **Zero Trust Implementation**
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- - **Secure Infrastructure Design & Implementation**
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+ - **Secure Infrastructure Architecture**
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  - **Risk Reduction & Security Posture Assessment**
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- Our consulting engagements range from tactical one-off solutions to strategic,
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- long-term partnerships. Whether it’s helping a business segment its internal
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- network, lock down its cloud footprint, or plan scalable defenses—we deliver
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- clear value, with zero fluff.
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- We also believe education is a core pillar of real-world security. That’s why we
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- invest in raising awareness—across both technical and general audiences—on best
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- practices in digital privacy, secure design, and threat mitigation.
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- **Network Pro&trade; exists to bring strong, thoughtful security to
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- organizations that value integrity—without sacrificing agility or trust.** We
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- don’t just secure infrastructure. We secure confidence.
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+ Rather than operating as a traditional consultancy, our engagement model
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+ prioritizes depth, intent, and alignment. Consulting work is approached as an
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+ extension of our internal projects and research—not as a volume-driven service
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+ offering.
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+ At Network Pro&trade;, we believe strong security comes from understanding
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+ systems deeply, communicating clearly, and designing with purpose. Our goal is
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+ not scale for its own sake, but meaningful work that advances security practice,
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+ privacy awareness, and resilient infrastructure.
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- 🔹 [Let’s connect](https://netwk.pro/contact) to discuss how we can help secure
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- and strengthen your business today.
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+ Interested in our work or exploring a potential collaboration?
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+ [Let's connect](https://netwk.pro/contact).
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- <div style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">
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- [Home](https://netwk.pro) &nbsp; | &nbsp;
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- [Terms of Use](https://netwk.pro/terms-of-use)
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- [Privacy Policy](https://netwk.pro/privacy-policy) &nbsp; | &nbsp;
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- Copyright &copy; 2025
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- **[Network Pro Strategies](https://netwk.pro/)** (Network Pro&trade;)
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- Network Pro&trade;, the shield logo, and the "Locking Down Networks...&trade;"
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- slogan are [trademarks](https://netwk.pro/license#trademark) of Network Pro
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- Strategies.
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+ <p>Network Pro&trade;, the shield logo, and the "Locking Down Networks...&trade;" slogan are <a href="https://docs.netwk.pro/legal/#trademark" target="_self">trademarks</a> of Network Pro Strategies.</p>
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- Licensed under **[CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)** and
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- License, or (at your option) any later version.
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+ <p>Licensed under <a href="https://docs.netwk.pro/legal/#cc-by" target="_self"><strong>CC BY 4.0</strong></a> and the <a href="https://docs.netwk.pro/legal/#gnu-gpl" target="_self"><strong>GNU GPL</strong></a>, as published by the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://fsf.org" target="_blank">Free Software Foundation</a>, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.</p>
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+ title: Are VPNs next on the UK's ban list?
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+ Some MPs want regulators to pressure app stores (like Apple and Google) to
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+ # Are VPNs next on the UK's ban list? 🚫💻
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+ <source srcset="/img/mp-vpn-promo.webp" type="image/webp" />
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+ <img src="/img/mp-vpn-promo.png" alt="Are VPNs next on the UK's ban list?" style="width: 60%; height: 60%;">
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+ title: 'Your phone might soon block nudity by default'
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+ # Your phone might soon block nudity by default 🔒
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+ <img src="/img/uk-nudity-promo.png" alt="Your phone might soon block nudity by default" style="width: 60%; height: 60%;">
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