Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Post

📣 The Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH) is a consortium led by Barclays Eagle Labs, made up of Barclays, Plexal, Lancaster University and The University of Manchester, and is a key initiative of Greater Manchester’s cyber landscape, referenced in GM's Cyber Strategy. Find out how DiSH, and partners BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, are supporting organisations, like MIC media, to achieve #CyberEssentials accreditation. ➡️ https://orlo.uk/KY1re #GMDigital #DoingDigitalDifferently #DiSHmcr

📄 The GM Cyber Strategy sets out a 5-year route to further grow our cyber ecosystem, and through that growth, ensure a more prosperous, fairer and greener place. Read our latest case study, where partners across the region are supporting our businesses, helping us achieve this ambition. ➡️ https://orlo.uk/mdYD3 #GMDigital #DoingDigitalDifferently

Companies must showcase that they're addressing a critical need at a reasonable price, rather than just flaunting their sky-high valuations. While some startups will emerge unscathed, many will fail, and most will never attain their previous valuations. It's shaping up to be an intriguing few years ahead.

Hey LinkedIn fam! Ever wonder why we kicked off this wild ride called the HACKERverse®? It's simple. The #cybersecurity sales process is broken and we believe we're the team that can fix it with our automated demo marketplace and and World Hacker Games. You know what else we believe in? FUN. Who said cybersecurity needs to be as stale as that three year old box of triscuits residing in my cabinet? We blend education and entertainment to create an entirely new way to evaluate cyber tooling. Now, we're stirring up some excitement again with our Wefunder campaign. Why? Because you, our amazing community, believe in us so much that we wanted to offer you a piece of the action. Picture this: you, yes, YOU, investing in a company that's shaking up the cybersecurity scene. Seth Goldhammer, our lead investor, is diving in headfirst. Why? Because he sees the revolution we're brewing, and he wants a front-row seat. Here's what he had to say about investing: "I am thrilled about the Hackerverse. Having spearheaded go-to-market strategies for cybersecurity products for more than two decades, this initiative represents a revitalizing perspective on experiencing cybersecurity solutions, addressing a distinct need in the industry. Mariana and [HV,IP,FOB] Craig Ellrod CISO DEVSECOPS CISSP CCSP MBA AUTHOR have not only brought together a highly skilled team but also established a vibrant community. It is this combination that instills in me a strong confidence in their capacity to effectively execute on their compelling vision. The HACKERverse is poised to make a significant impact, and I am eager to witness the positive developments that will inevitably unfold as this venture continues to evolve and thrive." This is your chance to be part of #hacking history. Invest in a company that's not just gonna blow up – it's gonna revolutionize the entire cybersecurity landscape. For those of you that join the journey, we have lots of baller thank you gifts including access to our product team, badge kits, and custom HACKERverse track jackets. Don't miss out. Join the revolution and let's rewrite the rules together. Hack on, my friends! wefunder.com/hackerverse

🚨 A new Forgecast episode is out! The cybersecurity industry depends on innovation and innovators but faces a talent shortage. In this episode, Alberto Yépez speaks with cybersecurity power couple Ron Gula and Cyndi Gula of Gula Tech Adventures Serial founders, investors and philanthropists Ron and Cyndi discuss critical innovation, reframing cybersecurity as ‘data care,’ education and outreach, developing future generations of cybersecurity leaders, and how to give back meaningfully by helping organizations succeed. Forgepoint Capital | Tanya Loh #cybersecurity #informationsecurity #infosec #cyber #podcast #networksecurity #ciso 👉 Watch now and listen here: https://lnkd.in/gfqFUUqd

An interesting article on the cyber security market in Israel and how the unparalleled support provided by the VC eco system there has continued to bring early startups to the forefront of the global cyber security market. Perhaps some of these learnings could be adopted by the tech startup space in Australia…. #cybersecurity #informationsecurity #australia #cyooda

This market is growing. If you have worked in #cybersecurity for any length of time, you know vetting #vendors is a definite pain point for sales/marketing-fatigued buyer. Reduce friction in the sales process! 💎

Witness the power of collaboration as Palo Alto Networks embarks on a game-changing journey in the realm of cyber defense. They are set to join forces with the trailblazers at Talon Cyber Security in an awe-inspiring $600 million agreement. Talon, known for their innovative secure enterprise browser, has already secured a remarkable $126 million in funding since their inception in 2021. This remarkable partnership paves the way for a stronger digital world, bolstering our defenses against ever-evolving threats. Together, we are shaping the future of cyber security. #PaloAlto #CyberSecurity #taloncybersecurity Read more: https://okt.to/cXAoYM

Super interesting article from Ross Haleliuk! Been learning a lot of what he writes in the below article over the past year plus with Dazz, and Ross' writing has been super useful for me to grow my knowledge of the security start-up ecosystem more broadly. Highly recommend you check out his substack at Venture in Security if you're not already subscribed! #cybersecurity #cloudsecurityremediation p.s. - Can you spot the Dazz logo?

Good summary of the financial climate for cyber security vendors heading into FY24. Most Global Enterprise accounts have flat budgets or slight increases. Cyber vendors must focus on delivering on their promise with successful deployments and increasing sales backed by proven, repeatable value.