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???It’s the latest episode of the Forgecast!??? Cybersecurity is no longer exclusively a technical endeavor focused on preempting and responding to cyber threats. It’s also a strategic enabler of business growth and innovation.?? It’s an evolution that Eddie Borrero, CISO at Blue Shield of California, has experienced and contributed to firsthand during his 20+ year career in the field. In this episode, Forgepoint Capital Co-Founder and Managing Director Alberto Yépez speaks with Eddie about the recent Crowdstrike outage, his early career in technology and cybersecurity, the evolving role of the modern CISO, developing relationships with board members, crafting a narrative, AI governance, giving back to the community, and more. Watch or listen here: https://lnkd.in/gw_qS8c3 ?? #cybersecurity #CISO #forgecast??

The #ITDR landscape is rapidly evolving. Learn how Huntress is playing defense against Password Spraying techniques used by attackers in their recent blog: https://lnkd.in/e2PYPfqx #forgepointfamily #CAM

?? Secure Talk Podcast: Episode 194 ? ?Forging the Future of Security with Rey Kirton at Forgepoint Capital Amidst the relentless hype cycle of Silicon Valley, it's easy to become enamored by superficial success stories. However, true innovation often necessitates a deeper dive, demanding patience, persistence, and a willingness to challenge existing norms. Beyond the surface-level froth, there are investors and venture capitalists who meticulously evaluate potential investments, considering the underlying durability of the venture and its potential to create a positive impact for all stakeholders. In this week's episode of Secure Talk, we welcome a guest from the investment side of startups to discuss the distinctive role venture capital plays in the cybersecurity industry. Listen in as they share their journey from consulting to venture capital, emphasizing the importance of cultivating meaningful, long-term relationships with the companies they invest in. Hear how their company has developed an investment thesis that underscores the value of solution-based, data-driven AI applications. The conversation explores the significance of listening attentively to customer feedback, industry patterns, and emerging themes like edge computing and AI in cybersecurity. This episode is a must-listen for founders and investors navigating the current market landscape, providing valuable insights into building successful business partnerships and understanding evolving technology trends. ? Host Justin Beals of Strike Graph ? Guest Speakers Reynaldo Kirton, CFA of Forgepoint Capital Check the comments below for links to listen in on the Secure Talk website, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud & YouTube. #cybersecurity #investors #investments

Is identity a priority for your team? In this RAD Security white paper, find out how to strengthen your zero-trust strategy in cloud-native environments. https://lnkd.in/eXbpGxhj #forgepointfamily #CAM

Great to see Jan Plutzer, Jean-Noel Moyne, Justyna Bak and team Synadia (creators and maintainers of NATS.io) sharing the present and future of distributed systems and edge native applications over "Nomaditas" on Friday! Here's to the power of Nomadic apps and taking a faster, leaner, lower latency approach that is seamless and secure by design: https://lnkd.in/g94Ag-aQ Congratulations on such a festive get together during #a16zTechWeek SF. Onwards to LA this Friday in Venice! ?????? RSVP here: https://lu.ma/ppcazde3 #NATS #edgecomputing #forgepointfamily

Thank you GP Bullhound for hosting an amazing ?? Tech Allstars 2024 Awards evening ?? in London. Europe?has experienced a spectacular surge in?tech?entrepreneurship and investments over the last decade, and this event, gathering remarkable founders, thought leaders and investors, is a perfect illustration of the vibrant and thriving European tech scene. The evening was kicked-off by an inspirational keynote by legendary tennis champion and entrepreneur Venus Williams. It is such a privilege to be part of this community, and I was thrilled to represent Forgepoint Capital at this event. Congratulations to the Allstars 2024 winners: ??Exit of the Year: PSG Equity for the exit of Nalanda Global ??Entrepreneur of the Year: Ben Richmond (CUBE) ??Growth & Buyout Fund of the Year: Hg ??Investor of the Year: Eileen Burbidge (Passion Capital) ??Tech4Good: Social Value Portal ??Allstars Company Challenge: Studocu | Studeersnel.nl ??VC of the Year: Elaia ??Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Lucy Lyons (Kestrix) ??Service Provider of the Year: HSBC Innovation Banking ??Digital Innovation in Art: ArtCentrica ??Allstars Hall of Fame: Nic Humphries cc: Manish Madhvani, Guillaume Bonneton, Jade Williams, Raph Crouan #Innovation, #technology, #vcinvestment, #Europe

SPHERE's VP of Product Strategy Rosario Mastrogiacomo spoke with Forgepoint Venture Partner Kathryn Shih about AI in identity hygiene in this recent episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene: https://lnkd.in/gBWVZuvk #forgepointfamily #CAM

Not one, not two, but five! 1Kosmos was recognized as a Sample Vendor in Five 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle reports for decentralized identity and identity wallet capabilities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtu4EGW3 #forgepointfamily #CAM

The US standalone cyber insurance market could reach $45 billion in premium by 2034 - a 5-fold increase from today, according to a CyberCube report. Alex Tenenbaum was the lead author of “Projecting Cyber Insurance Growth: A 10-Year US Market Outlook." Download their report: https://lnkd.in/gG_w7Nqz #forgepointfamily #CAM

How does a hacker walk right in? Find out from Bishop Fox's Alethe Denis as she shares her real-world red teaming adventures with The Register: https://bfx.social/3ZSRI2m #forgepointfamily #CAM