Macro analysis of the cybersecurity market: category structure, consolidation and M&A, platform concentration risk, and the shifts reshaping how security gets bought. Backed by the Mandos intelligence dataset — 3,000+ companies and 8,500+ products tracked, updated daily.
Cybersecurity funding held near $10.6B in H1 2026 while deal count fell. That gap is the whole story: the market is consolidating around a few AI-native winners, not broadly recovering. Here is how to read it.
The agency playbook burns seed budgets because it was built for markets that trust marketing. Security buyers do not. Here is what to do instead, from someone who sat in the buyer's chair.
Most B2B companies build cybersecurity programs backwards - starting with compliance instead of real security. Learn why this approach fails and how fractional CISO services can help you build effective security that actually prevents breaches while achieving compliance.
The Model Context Protocol lets AI access multiple systems simultaneously, creating security risks most organizations aren't prepared for. Learn the strategic framework needed for proper MCP governance.
The CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update on July 19, 2024 caused global system outages, exposing risks of single vendor reliance. Learn why a resilient hybrid approach, open architectures and unified management is needed for effective cybersecurity architectures.
Comprehensive guide to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) for the EU financial sector. Learn about DORA's objectives and impact on your organization.
Get the CISO perspective: founder-led positioning audits, competitive benchmarks, and advisory for cybersecurity vendors who need CISOs to actually pay attention.
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