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7 Fascinating Examples of Open-Source Cybersecurity Contributions

Open-source software is everywhere, as companies like Apache, Linux, PHP, and Mozilla have brought it mainstream through their operating systems, application infrastructure, development tools, and web browsers. Its usage remains somewhat rare as a defense mechanism in the cybersecurity space, though, as industry professionals typically use open source to find weaknesses in their existing software. […]

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An Overview of the Security as a Service Industry in 2022

Cybersecurity products are in incredible demand because running a business is riskier than ever. Hackers and cybercriminals are targeting companies of all sizes, so every organization needs a strategy for keeping its valuable data safe. The focus on cybersecurity is opening up new opportunities for security as a service startups and savvy investors to turn

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How Angel Investors Differ from Venture Capitalists

Funding is vital for any startup because this capital is how the company grows and reaches its goals. Fundraising can be a challenge for many businesses, though, especially those without industry connections or significant experience attracting investors. Startup founders can seek investor funds at many different development stages. Learning as much as possible about these

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Option3 Sells Dark Cubed Position to Celerium

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Option3, a specialist cybersecurity private equity firm that combines a heritage in the national security community with decades of expertise in the investment industry, announced today that it recently sold its entire investment in Dark Cubed, an automated network security solution serving small and medium- sized businesses (SMBs),

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How to Obtain Private Equity from VCs to Invest in Your Cybersecurity Start-up

What does it take to get private equity from venture capitalists? VCs provide startups with vital capital. Your startup can use the funds to scale operations and recruit top talent. Cybersecurity companies compete with each other for limited private equity. These companies must also convince VCs to invest their hard-earned money. Venture capitalists know cybersecurity investing presents

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The Top 6 Cyber Security Breaches of All Time (What Went Wrong)

It’s easier than ever to launch a cyber attack, and cyber security breaches are happening every day. Many executives are starting to wake up to the severe threat posed by cybercriminals. Cyber Attack statistics in the last decade suggest that cybercrime is increasing. Therefore executives are now prepared to invest some serious cash into keeping their

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