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Melih AbdulhayogluJuly 27, 2025

🛑 $380 million.That’s the size of the lawsuit Clorox just filed against IT services provider Cognizant. The allegation?Negligence.Hackers reportedly exploited a manipulated password reset process inside Cognizant—one that bypassed Clorox’s own security protocols. The result?🚨 Corporate systems down🚨 Product shipments stalled🚨 Business continuity in shambles And now:A global brand is taking its MSP to court […]

Melih AbdulhayogluJuly 26, 2025

Every few months, a new security tool promises to reduce complexity, boost visibility, or finally “unify” your cybersecurity stack. And yet, the average security team today is buried under dozens—sometimes hundreds—of tools, dashboards, and policies. We’ve consolidated, integrated, and automated. So why does it still feel like we’re drowning? The answer lies in a blind […]

Melih AbdulhayogluDecember 25, 2024

Why Ignorance Is Fueling Ransomware Gangs—and How to Stop It!

Melih AbdulhayogluAugust 5, 2024

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Melih AbdulhayogluJuly 25, 2024

Crowdstrike vs Microsoft high stakes

Melih AbdulhayogluJuly 25, 2024

In the world of cybersecurity, precision and transparency are paramount. This brings us to an intriguing issue surrounding Crowdstrike’s Rapid Response Content. At the core of the debate lies the question: Is Rapid Response Content “code” (<– Existential bet)? Crowdstrike argues that it is not. However, an examination of their language and the mechanisms of […]

Melih AbdulhayogluJuly 3, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, grab your popcorn and settle in, because we’re about to dive into the thrilling saga of the Great Breach Parade! Imagine this: a grand spectacle where public companies, much to their chagrin, are mandated to publish their breaches for the world to see. Yes, you read that right. This isn’t a scene […]

Melih AbdulhayogluJune 30, 2024

In today’s digitally driven world, cybersecurity is paramount. Protecting sensitive data, securing personal information, and ensuring the integrity of systems are crucial responsibilities. However, the cybersecurity industry faces a significant challenge: the lack of standardized guidelines. This absence of guidelines creates confusion for consumers and businesses, leading to misguided investments and increasing vulnerabilities. The Absence […]

Melih AbdulhayogluJune 30, 2024

Lessons from the Car and Aviation Industries In industries like automotive and aviation, transparency is key to maintaining trust and ensuring safety. Historical performance data is readily available, allowing consumers to make informed decisions based on past performance. Cybersecurity, however, remains shrouded in secrecy, even as it plays a critical role in protecting sensitive data […]

Melih AbdulhayogluJune 2, 2024

In the 2010’s Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) was a groundbreaking innovation. Companies like CrowdStrike played a pivotal role in advancing cybersecurity, and their contributions were invaluable. However, as the cybersecurity landscape has evolved, the solutions offered by CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and similar companies have become insufficient. Today’s threats are more sophisticated, breaches are more severe, […]