Today’s stories hit both the boardroom and the command line. Cybersecurity isn’t a support role anymore — it’s a survival mechanism. From Samsung zero-days to AI-driven remediation and the growing divide between perception and risk, the gap is no longer technical. It’s strategic.
💸 Infosec Layoffs Aren’t the Bargain Boards Think They Are
Dark Reading reports on the rising trend of security team cuts — and the hidden costs. Reduced staff = slower response, more breaches, and reputational loss. Security isn’t a plug-in — it’s the last line of operational continuity.
🔗 https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/infosec-layoffs-arent-bargain-boards-may-think
🔓 Samsung Patches Actively Exploited CVE-2025-4632
Samsung has addressed a zero-day vulnerability used in targeted attacks — another reminder that mobile devices are prime targets, and vendor patch cycles are now critical security events.
🔗 https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/samsung-patches-cve-2025-4632-used-to.html
🧠 Orca Security Debuts AI-Powered ‘Opus’ Remediation System
Orca Security’s new AI remediation engine, Opus, promises faster risk prioritization and auto-generated fixes across cloud environments. This marks another evolution in AI as a force multiplier for lean security teams.
🔗 https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/orca-security-ai-powered-remediation-opus
🩹 Patch Tuesday Recap — May 2025 Edition
Krebs breaks down Microsoft’s latest security updates, including high-risk bugs in Windows, Exchange, and Edge. Patch fatigue is real — but inaction is still the bigger threat.
🔗 https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/05/patch-tuesday-may-2025-edition/
🎯 Why Learning to Hack is Crucial to Defending
A sharp essay explains why defenders must understand offensive tradecraft. Tools are one thing — but knowing how an attacker thinks builds intuition you can’t automate.
🔗 https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/learning-how-to-hack-why-offensive.html
🚀 The Cybersecurity Arms Race is Real — and Accelerating
New research outlines how automation, nation-state tactics, and AI-enabled exploits are pushing defenders to adopt military-grade strategies just to keep pace. Cybersecurity is no longer just IT — it’s geopolitics.
🔗 https://cybersecuritynews.com/cybersecurity-arms-race/
🧾 Delinea Pursues FedRAMP for Identity Security Platform
Identity security firm Delinea is seeking FedRAMP authorization to expand within government sectors. The move reflects how zero trust and regulated access are becoming table stakes for public-private security models.
🔗 https://www.msspalert.com/news/delinea-eyes-fedramp-authorization-for-its-identity-security-solution
🔍 What Makes Threat Hunting Actionable?
Cybersecurity News breaks down the traits of effective threat hunting: hypothesis-driven, data-fueled, and aligned with business risks. The best hunters aren’t reactive — they’re pattern translators.
🔗 https://cybersecuritynews.com/actionable-threat-hunting/
🤝 Choosing the Right Cybersecurity Consulting Partner
A guide for businesses evaluating MSSPs and consulting services — reminding leaders that tools solve nothing without context and expertise. The best services don’t just block threats — they build resilience.
🔗 https://www.socinvestigation.com/selecting-the-right-cybersecurity-consulting-services-for-your-business-needs/
💭 Reflection
Day 134 calls out a hard truth: cutting security isn’t saving money — it’s borrowing risk.
As I continue through CISSP prep and deeper into AWS, it’s clear that understanding offense, choosing the right tools, and building layered vision is not optional.
Security is no longer a checkbox. It’s an active craft.
And in this craft, those who learn to break are best equipped to protect. 🧠🛡️🔍
