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👋 Welcome! If you’re here, it means you want to stay ahead of cybersecurity’s biggest market moves.
Each week, I cover the cybersecurity industry's funding rounds, M&A activity, market trends, and earnings insights. All in five minutes or less.
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Industry Analysis
Insights into how security leaders and vendors operate, collaborate, and evolve.
CISO Networks Decoded: What Works, What Doesn't - Key traits that distinguish effective CISO networks from ineffective ones and how to build lasting cybersecurity leadership connections.
The Evolution of the BISO Role - Uncover the role of the Business Information Security Officer (BISO), the challenges faced, and how to effectively navigate this position.
The News of the Death of Analyst Firms is Greatly Exaggerated - Debate over the relevance of cybersecurity analyst firms is heating up.
Understanding the AI Arms Race - Unpack its complexities, market drivers, and the ethical considerations shaping our future.
Investing & Market Trends
Insights and guides into how the cybersecurity market works.
An Intro to Cybersecurity for VCs – A cybersecurity operator's guide for venture capital and private equity.
The K-Shaped Recovery of the Cybersecurity Industry - The uneven recovery of the cybersecurity industry from 2022, its historical growth, and the impacts that will unfold in the coming years.
Technical Deep Dives & Security Concepts
Technical breakdowns of complex cybersecurity topics at the human-level.
Container Security Considerations - Essential container security best practices to safeguard your applications, manage risks, and understand common threats in your environment.
The Evolution of Email Security - 300 billion emails, infinite risk.
The Revolution of Mobile Device Security - Learn about the threats and solutions for enhancing mobile device security.
Understanding Quantum Security - Strategies for addressing quantum security risks in a post-quantum world.
Careers & Leadership
My first-hand accounts of how I’ve worked through and advanced my career in the field.
25 Hard-Hitting Lessons from 17 Years in Cybersecurity - Hard-hitting lessons that could reshape how you approach your career and the cybersecurity field itself.
MBA vs. Master's in Cybersecurity – Which advanced degree is the better investment?
Must-Read Books for Professionals in Tech & Cybersecurity - A curated list of essential reads for tech and cybersecurity professionals covering personal development, leadership, strategy, and more.
Navigating Career Growth in Cybersecurity - My take on how to advance your career in the cybersecurity field.
Why Every Cybersecurity Leader Needs Financial Literacy - How financial literacy empowers cybersecurity leaders to build efficient teams and improve business partnerships within organizations.
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