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Cyber Security Byte: Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Risk is Rising. So are CISOs.😎
Happy Saturday! 😎
As risk becomes a shared responsibility across the C-suite, CISOs are stepping into bigger roles, not just to guard the business, but to guide it. The smartest moves now are less about reacting to threats and more about weaving security into growth decisions early, when it counts.
🚀 Key Headlines:
Oracle denies reports of a major cloud breach, even as leaked data sparks serious concerns.
In a rare offensive move, a cybersecurity firm takes the fight to the BlackLock ransomware gang.
Security leaders are stepping into bigger roles, helping shape growth strategies and build resilience from the inside out.
🧠 Strategic Insights:
AI-generated identities are making their way into job applications, turning science fiction into HR reality.
More companies are tapping fractional cybersecurity leaders to boost strategy without the full-time cost.
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Oracle is facing questions about the security of its cloud infrastructure following allegations that sensitive login credentials and configuration data were stolen and leaked.
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