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Up-to-date articles and guides on Law 5651, log management, hotspot solutions, cybersecurity and data protection.

Blog4 min01 August 2026

Data Breach Notification: The KVKK 72-Hour Rule and Action Plan

Under Türkiye's data protection law (KVKK), a personal data breach must be reported to the Board within 72 hours. This guide covers what counts as a breach, an hour-by-hour action plan, the notification contents, and how log infrastructure underpins breach management.

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Blog5 min01 August 2026

Law 5651 Logging Obligation: Who It Covers and How to Comply

A practical guide to Turkey's Law No. 5651 logging obligation — who must collect network logs, which records are required, and how to build a compliant, timestamped, and digitally signed system. It also shows how SignLogger handles collection, signing, captive portal, and archiving on a single platform.

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Blog2 min01 August 2026

What Is NAC (Network Access Control)? And Why You Need It

A practical guide to Network Access Control (NAC): what it does, the core capabilities of SignLogger's NAC module (802.1X, MAB, dynamic VLANs, device profiling, posture checks, BYOD and guest access), real-world industry scenarios, and how NAC supports Law No. 5651 and KVKK compliance.

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Blog1 min01 August 2026

2FA for Windows Login: Why and How

An attacker who logs into a corporate Windows workstation with a stolen password is one of the most common first steps in modern attacks. This guide explains how SignLogger's Windows Login 2FA module adds a second verification layer across console, RDP, domain and workgroup logons.

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Blog3 min01 August 2026

What Is VERBİS Registration? Who Is Required to Register?

A practical guide to Türkiye's VERBİS data controllers' registry: who must register under KVKK, the current thresholds, the step-by-step process, deadlines, 2026 penalties, and common mistakes. It also shows how SignLogger's audit logs and retention policies supply concrete evidence for your VERBİS declaration.

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Blog3 min01 August 2026

KVKK Penalties in 2026: An Up-to-Date Guide

A current breakdown of the administrative fines the Turkish Data Protection Authority can impose under KVKK (Law No. 6698) in 2026, plus the practical steps and log-management controls that reduce your exposure.

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Blog12 min01 August 2026

Turkey Shuts Down the Public T.C. ID Verification Service for Captive Portals

Türkiye's civil registry (NVİ) has permanently closed the free public T.C. ID number verification web services that captive portals relied on for guest Wi-Fi identity checks. This guide explains what changed, why, who may still use the paid KPS alternative, and how hotspot operators can stay compliant with Law No. 5651.

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Blog4 min01 August 2026

What Is Law No. 5651? The Complete Guide for Businesses (2026)

A plain-language guide to Türkiye's internet law (Law No. 5651): who it covers, the core log-keeping and timestamping obligations, the penalties for non-compliance, and a step-by-step roadmap to becoming compliant. It also shows how SignLogger meets every technical requirement in one platform.

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Blog4 min01 August 2026

Guest Wi-Fi (Hotspot) and Law No. 5651: Your Legal Obligations

In Türkiye, any business offering guest Wi-Fi qualifies as a "mass-use provider" under Law No. 5651 and must identify users, log traffic, and sign records. This guide explains the obligations, accepted authentication methods, penalties, and how SignLogger delivers a compliant hotspot.

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Blog4 min01 August 2026

Which Logs Must We Keep for Law No. 5651?

A practical breakdown of the log types Turkish businesses are legally required to keep under Law No. 5651 — session, NAT, hotspot, DHCP, DNS and RADIUS records — plus which devices produce them and how SignLogger collects, signs and archives everything on one platform.

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Blog5 min01 August 2026

Signed Logs and Timestamping: Why They're Essential for Law No. 5651

Under Turkey's Law No. 5651, retained logs only hold up as court evidence if you can prove they haven't been altered. This article explains how electronic signatures and timestamping deliver that proof, and how SignLogger automates the process through its TÜBİTAK Kamu SM integration.

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