Why Network Segmentation Became Essential As my home network expanded with dozens of IoT devices - from smart bulbs to security cameras - the security implications kept me awake at night. These devices are notorious security risks, and I refused to let my thermostat become a backdoor into my main network. MikroTik’s RouterOS offered the perfect toolkit for creating hardened network partitions. This journey into network isolation taught me that proper segmentation isn’t just about security.Establishing a new Remote Work Setup As a remote worker, a rock-solid internet connection isn’t just a luxury—it’s absolutely essential. While dropped calls are annoying, losing connectivity mid-SQLPlus session can be downright disastrous. Sure, tools like tmux can mitigate some connectivity hiccups, but a stable foundation is always preferable. My previous setup relied on a standard 100Mbps VDSL line, which proved more than adequate for my needs. It also gave me the freedom to tinker and build my own personalized infrastructure.