CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
July 09, 2025
How CISOs are training the next generation of cyber leaders
With cyber risk now a boardroom issue, CISOs are training their teams through personalized coaching for company-wide programs not just to defend, but to become leaders.
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Trump seeks unprecedented $1.23 billion cut to federal cyber budget
Trumpâs 2026 budget would slash cyber spending by over $1 billion from 2024 levels, a move that could weaken federal defenses, shrink the cyber talent pipeline, and strip state and local governments of vital grant funding.
July Patch Tuesday: 14 critical Microsoft vulnerabilities, one SAP hole rated at 10 in severity
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows rated 9.8 in severity and SharePoint RCE flaw also need immediate attention.
How a 12-year-old bug in Sudo is still haunting Linux users
Two flaws, one undetected for over a decade, allow unintended root access on Ubuntu and Debian systems, prompting urgent patching across enterprise environments.
Has CISO become the least desirable role in business?
Problematic reporting structures, outsized responsibility for enterprise risk, and personal accountability without authority are just a few reasons CISO roles are experiencing high churn.
NightEagle hackers exploit Microsoft Exchange flaw to spy on Chinaâs strategic sectors
Cybersecurity firm QiAnXin links a North America-based APT group to long-term espionage targeting Chinaâs AI, semiconductor, and military industries through a zero-day Exchange exploit.
