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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 13, 2025

Detection Alone Is Not a Defense: Ignorance Is No Longer an Excuse For too long, cybersecurity leaders have hidden behind one flawed assumption:“If we detect it fast enough, we can stop it.” This mindset is not just outdated—it’s dangerous. In a world of evolving ransomware, zero-day threats, and AI-generated malware, relying solely on detection-based security […]

Melih AbdulhayogluJanuary 18, 2025

In the new Trump Era, Cybersecurity Vendors Are Held Accountable Like Never Before

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 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 rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, no vendor should claim their product is effective unless they are transparent with their users and release their Cyber Transparency Metrics. At Xcitium, we believe that transparency and accountability are paramount. This is why we are inviting our competitors, CrowdStrike and SentinelOne, to follow our lead and publicly […]