Point of View

Read POV write-ups on various cybersecurity topics, sharing valuable experiences and lessons from years of research in the field.

Point of View

Nov 5, 2025

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5 min read

The AI Security Absorption Has Begun

Three years of funding data reveal AI Security represents just 9% of cybersecurity deals and 3% of funding. We're not witnessing a revolution. We're watching absorption into existing security categories, just as cloud security was before it.

Mike Privette

Point of View

Signal v. Noise in the RSA Innovation Sandbox

Apr 23, 2025

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17 min read

Signal v. Noise in the RSA Innovation Sandbox

Learn about the impact of RSA Innovation Sandbox on cybersecurity startups, including winners, key observations, and industry significance.

Mike Privette, +1

Point of View

Apr 12, 2025

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2 min read

Saturday Special - The Uncertainty Era

How Macroeconomic Policy Will Ripple Through Cybersecurity.

Mike Privette

Point of View

Vibe PMF and the Hidden Economics of Founder Conversations

Apr 1, 2025

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5 min read

Vibe PMF and the Hidden Economics of Founder Conversations

Uncover the hidden economics behind founder conversations with Vibe PMF, highlighting their impact on business growth and innovation.

Mike Privette

Career

Why Every Cybersecurity Leader Needs Financial Literacy

Dec 5, 2024

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7 min read

Why Every Cybersecurity Leader Needs Financial Literacy

Learn how financial literacy empowers cybersecurity leaders to build efficient teams and improve business partnerships within organizations.

Mike Privette

Point of View

Oct 11, 2024

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6 min read

The Insurance-Fueled AI Governance Wave

Explore how AI risk management affects insurance policies and reshapes the landscape of cybersecurity and business operations.

Mike Privette

Point of View

Understanding the AI Arms Race: Beyond Competition

Jul 3, 2024

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12 min read

Understanding the AI Arms Race: Beyond Competition

The global AI arms race is more than just a competition. Unpack its complexities, market drivers, and the ethical considerations shaping our future.

Mike Privette

Point of View

The End of ZIRP for the Cybersecurity Industry

Jun 14, 2024

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8 min read

The End of ZIRP for the Cybersecurity Industry

When the Federal Reserve ended nearly two decades of cheap money, the cybersecurity industry faced its first real economic reckoning.

Mike Privette

Point of View

Mar 19, 2024

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7 min read

Good CISO Network / Bad CISO Network

Learn the key traits that distinguish effective CISO networks from ineffective ones and how to build lasting cybersecurity leadership connections.

Mike Privette

Point of View

News of the Death of the Analyst Firm is Greatly Exaggerated

Feb 14, 2024

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15 min read

News of the Death of the Analyst Firm is Greatly Exaggerated

The debate over the relevance of cybersecurity analyst firms is heating up. Uncover the nuanced opinions and realities surrounding their impact.

Mike Privette

Point of View

25 Hard-Hitting Lessons from 17 Years in Cybersecurity

Sep 13, 2023

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3 min read

25 Hard-Hitting Lessons from 17 Years in Cybersecurity

Uncover 25 hard-hitting lessons from a 17-year cybersecurity career that can reshape your approach to the industry and career.

Mike Privette

Point of View

Large Language Models (LLMs): Securing Your Business Edge

May 23, 2023

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11 min read

Large Language Models (LLMs): Securing Your Business Edge

Custom LLMs and proprietary data are reshaping business. Learn about their benefits and the importance of securing these essential assets.

Mike Privette

Point of View

Apr 8, 2023

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7 min read

Why Cybersecurity is National Security

Understand the important link between cybersecurity and national security, and why protecting infrastructure is vital for public safety.

Mike Privette

Point of View

Quantum Security: Strategies for a Post-Quantum World

Apr 5, 2023

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10 min read

Quantum Security: Strategies for a Post-Quantum World

Learn essential strategies for addressing quantum security risks in a post-quantum world. Protect your data against emerging quantum threats.

Mike Privette

Point of View

The K-Shaped Recovery of the Cybersecurity Industry

Mar 11, 2023

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11 min read

The K-Shaped Recovery of the Cybersecurity Industry

Learn about the uneven recovery of the cybersecurity industry, its historical growth, and the impacts that will unfold in the coming years.

Mike Privette

Point of View

Mar 8, 2023

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5 min read

Cloud Security from First Principles

A guest post about cloud security from Frank Wang, an ex-VC turned cybersecurity engineering leader with a Ph.D. from MIT and author of Frankly Speaking.

Frank Wang

Point of View

Investing in cybersecurity: a deep look at the challenges, opportunities, and tools for cyber-focused VCs

Jan 11, 2023

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33 min read

Investing in cybersecurity: a deep look at the challenges, opportunities, and tools for cyber-focused VCs

A guest post from Ross Haleliuk of Venture in Security on venture capital investing in the cybersecurity industry.

Ross Haleliuk

Point of View

Why VCs Should Invest in a Network of Security Leaders

Dec 15, 2022

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3 min read

Why VCs Should Invest in a Network of Security Leaders

Security threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated and the battle for investment dollars is getting more scrutiny.

Mike Privette

Point of View

Container Security Best Practices & Considerations

Jul 13, 2022

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5 min read

Container Security Best Practices & Considerations

Learn essential container security best practices to safeguard your applications, manage risks, and understand common threats in your environment.

Mike Privette

Point of View

The Top Three Challenges with Most InfoSec Programs

Sep 24, 2021

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5 min read

The Top Three Challenges with Most InfoSec Programs

There are a few universal challenges when it comes to most cybersecurity programs. Here's how you can help your company around them.

Mike Privette

Point of View

The Evolution of the BISO Role: Challenges and Opportunities

Aug 18, 2021

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16 min read

The Evolution of the BISO Role: Challenges and Opportunities

Uncover the role of the Business Information Security Officer (BISO), the challenges faced, and how to effectively navigate this vital position.

Mike Privette

Point of View

The AI Security Absorption Has Begun

Signal v. Noise in the RSA Innovation Sandbox

Saturday Special - The Uncertainty Era

Vibe PMF and the Hidden Economics of Founder Conversations

Why Every Cybersecurity Leader Needs Financial Literacy

The Insurance-Fueled AI Governance Wave

Understanding the AI Arms Race: Beyond Competition

The End of ZIRP for the Cybersecurity Industry

Good CISO Network / Bad CISO Network

News of the Death of the Analyst Firm is Greatly Exaggerated

25 Hard-Hitting Lessons from 17 Years in Cybersecurity

Large Language Models (LLMs): Securing Your Business Edge

Why Cybersecurity is National Security

Quantum Security: Strategies for a Post-Quantum World

The K-Shaped Recovery of the Cybersecurity Industry

Cloud Security from First Principles

Investing in cybersecurity: a deep look at the challenges, opportunities, and tools for cyber-focused VCs

Why VCs Should Invest in a Network of Security Leaders

Container Security Best Practices & Considerations

The Top Three Challenges with Most InfoSec Programs

The Evolution of the BISO Role: Challenges and Opportunities

Return on Security