Published in TechCrunch, this post dives into the analytics of security exits…
Read MoreSplunk's rapid growth attracts Symantec →
Yesterday, Symantec CEO Greg Clark flexed his M&A biceps, saying that Splunk could be an attractive target. Clark definitely plans to go whale hunting to regain Symantec’s long-lost security position. Symantec expects to grow 3-5% in 2018. Compare that to Splunk, which projects to grow upwards of 20% and generate $1.2 billion revenues. Read more on TechCrunch
Read MoreCan the security community grow up? →
As the times change, the security community needs to adapt. We live in an imperfect world, as Alex Stamos, Chief Information Security Officer of Facebook pointed out in his recent BlackHat 2017 keynote address. Instead of trying to punish each other, hackers and innovators need to work closely to ensure a higher order. Read more on TechCrunch
Read MoreDiscontent and Disruption in the world of CDNs →
In the brave new world of DevOps, developers will drive the next-gen CDN consumption. Dynamic microservices, Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and, of course, performance and security are defining the new entrants in this market….
Read MoreCan startups disrupt the $20bn cyber insurance market →
As cyber risk rises, the ecosystem of insurance underwriters, intermediaries/brokers, analysts/management consultants and compilers of insurance market information is evolving rapidly, trying to make the most of this opportunity. Large insurance underwriters try to grapple with cyber insurance, newcomers aim to disrupt this ecosystem and the battle has just begun.
Read MoreThe ransomware dilemma →
More than a billion dollars in ransomware is paid out each year….a flourishing business indeed.
Read MoreM & A Trends in Security →
Whats hot and what not…multiples, exits and acquirer motives are examined in this TechCrunch post….
Read MoreIoT and the challenge of Insecurity of Things..... →
For now, lets just call IoT as Insecurity of Things…
Read MoreThe new wave of Security Orchestration and Automation →
Over a hundred new security startups are formed each year. Add that to ~1300 existing security vendors that are shouting each other out in the marketplace. What you have is a lot of noise, confusion and me-toos. And that’s why orchestration and automation matters….
Read MoreWhat's the latest at RSA 2016 - Notes from the frontlines
Live from RSA2016 - With global cyber spending expected to reach $170 billion by 2020, startups & legacy companies alike will be competing for this ever growing pie. And thanks to Obama’s latest push for $14 billion in new Federal spending on cybersecurity, even defense contractors like Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics want a seat at the table in this new arms race.
Read MoreThe golden age of security startups →
How security opportunities will shape up over the next decade….
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