Risky Business Risky Business #803 -- Oracle's CSO Mary Ann Davidson quietly departs
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Aug 20, 2025 Fletcher Heisler, CEO of Authentik and an expert in open-source identity solutions, shares his insights on the intricacies of implementing SSO across different operating systems. He reveals surprising challenges that varied significantly between Windows, Mac, and Linux. The discussion also touches on the broader cybersecurity landscape, including recent issues surrounding Oracle's departing CSO and the critical need for robust identity management solutions. Tune in for a blend of technical challenges and industry insights!
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Oracle CSO Exit Raises Accountability Questions
- Oracle's long-term CSO Mary Ann Davidson departed shortly after a major Oracle Cloud incident, raising questions about accountability and retirement timing.
- The hosts note Oracle's poor handling of the incident and decades-long adversarial stance toward security researchers as relevant context.
Build Fraud Controls Early
- Do design security controls into payment platforms from the start rather than bolting them on later.
- Prioritize anti-fraud features early to avoid regulatory action and large losses, as the Zelle lawsuit suggests.
Fraud Gangs Pivot To Brokerage Cashouts
- Cybercrime groups pivot quickly as defenses harden, turning to brokerage accounts to convert access into money.
- Attackers use compromised brokerage accounts to buy and pump penny stocks as a form of cashout and laundering.