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Charlie’s Rule: Don’t Block What You Can’t Explain

November 2, 2025 Charlie

Blocking traffic without understanding it breaks businesses faster than attackers.

Hard blocks feel decisive — and are often wrong. If you can’t explain why something is malicious, you shouldn’t automate blocking it.

The correct order

  1. Observe
  2. Explain
  3. Scope
  4. Automate