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Nikoloz Kokhreidze

Nikoloz Kokhreidze

Helping cybersecurity professionals transition from technical experts to strategic leaders through curated insights, proven frameworks, and actionable strategies.

165 Security Leadership Articles

Security Insights from Nikoloz Kokhreidze

mandos cybersecurity newsletter covering week 24 of 2025

Brief #108: Apple Zero-Click Exploit, Microsoft Entra Breach, Cloud Database Exposure

Zero-click iPhone exploit hits journalists. 80K+ Microsoft accounts compromised. Enterprise AI governance fails across industries.

Jun 15 9 min read
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Brief #107: Salesforce Data Breach, CISO Budget Cuts, Unit 42 AI Attacks

Palo Alto's AI executes ransomware in 25 minutes. Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs deliver malware while Meta automates security reviews.

Jun 8 9 min read
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Brief #106: GitHub AI Exploit, TikTok Malware Campaign, Zscaler Acquires Red Canary

GitHub MCP exploit allows AI agent data exfiltration. DoD operates 50+ software factories delivering rapid deployment. CISOs earn $532K average compensation.

Jun 1 9 min read
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Brief #105: npm Package Attacks, Cybersecurity Offshoring Trend, AWS Strands Agents

Socket discovers 60 malicious npm packages exfiltrating network data. Meta releases open-source LlamaFirewall to protect AI agents. FBI reports record $16.6B in cybercrime losses.

May 25 9 min read
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Brief #104: Coinbase $400m Breach, Wiz's Zero-CVE OS, Cisco Readiness Index

Chinese threat actors exploit critical SAP vulnerability across 581 systems. Anthropic CISO predicts AI virtual employees within a year. AI virtual employees pose new security challenges.

May 18 10 min read
How to Balance Security Ideals With Legacy System Realities

Principled Pragmatism: How to Balance Security Ideals With Legacy System Realities

Stop choosing between ideal security and operational constraints. Learn how to implement a staged security roadmap that bridges the gap between legacy systems and modern protection standards.

May 13 7 min read
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Brief #103: Cisco Perfect 10 Vulnerability, CrowdStrike Layoffs, Cybersecurity Budget Increases

Cisco IOS XE controllers face CVSS 10.0 vulnerability allowing root access. GitHub Actions security recommendations following supply chain attacks. New Shadow MCP servers creating AI governance gaps.

May 11 9 min read
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Why Your Security Team is Wasting 70% of Their Time on Phantom Threats And How to Fix It

Your security team is spending 70% of their time chasing ghosts. Here's how to reclaim those hours for strategic work that actually matters.

May 6 7 min read
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Brief #102: AirPlay Vulnerabilities, Passkeys Replace Passwords, MCP Security Risks

Lazarus Group deploys triple malware threat through fake crypto companies. Dwell time increases for first time since 2010. Palo Alto Networks acquires Protect AI for $500+ million.

May 4 9 min read

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