Cybersecurity (IT, OT/ICS, AI, Open source) Insights from Q2 2024 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

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M. Yousuf Faisal        

Hi Securing Things Community,

I know this is a bit late, but hope you all had a great Q2 2024 and having a even greater Q3 2024. In this newsletter edition, I am excited to present some of the key Cybersecurity (IT, OT/ICS, AI, Open source) insights from Q2 2024, Insights from my recent engagements, my most viewed social media posts, ways in which I can help, and my asks.

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Table of Contents

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1. Cybersecurity Insights from Q2 2024

• Cybersecurity Investments, Funding & Trends
• Cybersecurity Investments, Funding, VCs and Start-up …
• Cyber Incidents, Ransomware Attacks & Data breaches …
• Guidance, Standards & Regulations - Notable Updates …
• Artificial Intelligence (AI), Guidance & Regulations …

2. Insights from My Recent Engagements:

3. My Recent Most Viewed Social Posts:

4. Ways in which I can help?

5. My Ask

1. Cybersecurity?Insights from Q2 2024

1. Cybersecurity Investments, Funding & Trends

Cybersecurity funding saw a growth trend showing encouraging signs in Q2 2024, according to Pinpoint Search Group research. In Q2 2024, Pinpoint Search Group's research team recorded 120 transactions in the cybersecurity vendor space, totalling $3.3 billion across 98 funding rounds and 22 M&As.

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