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✉️ How To: Cyber Update Newsletters for MSPs

We've seen firsthand how regular, informative communication builds trust, improves security awareness, and increases client retention. The good news? Creating newsletter content doesn't have to consume your entire week. In this guide, we'll outline practical strategies for building a cyber update newsletter that requires just a few hours of effort each month.

📊 Microlearning in Compliance Training

By breaking complex security protocols into short modules that employees can access anytime and anywhere, organizations are witnessing unprecedented engagement and knowledge retention rates. Forget the day-long seminars that quickly fade from memory — microlearning’s spaced repetition and just-in-time delivery fosters security awareness through digestible touchpoints that respect busy schedules while effectively reinforcing critical security behaviors.

🔍 Extending GRC Beyond Your Organization

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) has become a critical extension of GRC programs as organizations increasingly rely on vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors for essential operations. With 60% of organizations working with over 1,000 third parties, modern GRC frameworks must address cascading risks across this interconnected ecosystem.

Small Budget, Big Impact: Outsmart Your Larger Competitors

Being outspent doesn't mean being outmarketed. Our latest resource showcases 15 small businesses that leveraged creativity instead of cash to achieve remarkable marketing wins against much larger competitors.

• Proven techniques for standing out in crowded markets without massive budgets

• Tactical approaches that turn resource constraints into competitive advantages

• Real-world examples of small teams creating outsized market impact

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⚠️ Threat Updates

🔴 Oracle Cloud Breach Exposes Millions of Records from Legacy Servers (4/22/25)

Oracle has confirmed a significant data breach affecting its legacy Oracle Cloud Classic and Oracle Health servers, with attackers gaining access to up to 6 million records and demanding ransom under threat of public release. The breach underscores the risks of legacy systems and the importance of regular patching, as Oracle simultaneously issued hundreds of security updates to address vulnerabilities across its platforms. » More Info

🔴 AI-Powered Phishing and Social Engineering Surge Across Sectors (4/29/25)

The first quarter of 2025 saw a marked increase in high-volume, low-effort email-based attacks, largely driven by the proliferation of generative AI tools among cybercriminals. Attackers are now using AI to automate the creation of convincing phishing kits and craft personalized lures at scale, targeting organizations across all industries. PDF, archive, and HTML files remain the most common malicious payloads, while popular brands like DocuSign, DHL, and PayPal are frequently impersonated. » More Info

🗨️ Parting Words

“Security is not a product, but a process.” – Harlan Carvey

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