Ata Hakçıl

Ata Hakçıl

Ata Hakçıl is a cybersecurity and machine learning consultant with deep theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in systems security and applied machine learning. His previous work focused on cryptography, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and exploit development. His current research interests include physics and quantum-inspired machine learning architectures, cognitive modeling, and encrypted machine learning inference.

  • What is my local IP address?

    What is my local IP address?

    Your local Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique number assigned to your device within your home or office network. These addresses help your devices communicate with each other and your router w...

    Ernest Sheptalo 21.11.2025 13 mins
  • What are IoT networks? A complete guide

    What are IoT networks? A complete guide

    From smart homes to entire cities, connected devices now shape how we live and work. They collect data, share information instantly, and make everyday systems more efficient. Behind that constant comm...

    Jennifer Pelegrin 20.11.2025 20 mins
  • What is DNS cache poisoning? How to detect and prevent attacks

    What is DNS cache poisoning? How to detect and prevent attacks

    When you visit a website, your device relies on cached Domain Name System (DNS) records to quickly resolve the domain name to an IP address. These cached records are meant to reduce the time needed to...

    Akash Deep 20.11.2025 18 mins
  • Does a VPN work without Wi-Fi?

    Does a VPN work without Wi-Fi?

    A virtual private network (VPN) needs some form of network connection to work, but it doesn’t have to be Wi-Fi. For most people, that means using it over the internet, whether through home broadband...

    Akash Deep 20.11.2025 8 mins
  • IoT device management: Complete guide

    IoT device management: Complete guide

    Internet of Things (IoT) devices are everywhere today, from smart home gadgets to medical equipment. While a simple mobile app is usually enough to manage a few devices at home, things get far more co...

    Tim Mocan 19.11.2025 16 mins
  • What is Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)?

    What is Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)?

    Traditional security models weren’t built for today’s distributed workplaces. They rely on fixed boundaries and on-premises hardware, which can make it difficult to protect remote users, enforce c...

    Elly Hancock 19.11.2025 18 mins
  • What is phishing-resistant MFA, and why does it matter?

    What is phishing-resistant MFA, and why does it matter?

    Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is widely used to keep accounts secure. Traditional MFA methods include one-time passwords (OTPs) sent via email, SMS, or automated voice call, but these can be vulne...

    Shauli Zacks 19.11.2025 17 mins
  • What is network discovery? How to enable it safely

    What is network discovery? How to enable it safely

    When you connect to a new network, your computer often asks if you want your PC to be discoverable. This single click controls network discovery: a function that allows your device to find other devic...

    Chantelle Golombick 19.11.2025 20 mins
  • How to open ports on your router

    How to open ports on your router

    Your router controls how data moves between your home network and the internet. When you open a website, stream a movie, or play an online game, that traffic passes through numbered entry points calle...

    Akash Deep 18.11.2025 16 mins
  • IoT cloud security: Threats and best practices

    IoT cloud security: Threats and best practices

    Most Internet of Things (IoT) environments rely on cloud infrastructure to manage device data at scale. However, the size and complexity of these deployments can introduce security gaps that put sensi...

    Tim Mocan 18.11.2025 16 mins
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