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Cybersphere Appoints Tim Chao As Chief Sales Officer

PRIVATEJul 31, 20269 days ago

Position

Chief Sales Officer

Company

Cybersphere

Tim Chao
AustinCyber SecurityAnalyticsNetwork Security

Description

Cybersphere has appointed Tim Chao as Chief Sales Officer, effective July 16, 2026. In this role, Chao will lead the company's sales strategy and operations as it expands its commercial organization for enterprise customers.

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Company

Cybersphere

Location

Austin, Texas, United States

About

Cybersphere is the cybersecurity arm of leading advisory, research and intelligence firm, The Futurum Group. The company is committed to offering cutting edge insights, analysis, and proven solutions to today’s cybersecurity challenges and dynamics.

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