The Best of Return on Security

👋 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.

• Want the latest? Browse the newsletter archive.

• Want deep insights? Start with these long-form favorites, organized by topic.

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.

What’s Next?

• Read the Newsletter Every Monday - Weekly funding rounds, M&A, earnings, and market moves.

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