CyberBytes: The Newsletter

CyberBytes: The Newsletter - October Edition!

Charlotte Harris — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Ghosts, Goblins, and Malware - Oh My! 🎃

Sponsored by Costanoa Ventures

It’s October, which means it’s officially spooky season and also Cybersecurity Awareness Month! With major breaches like Asahi’s making headlines, the cybersecurity world is doubling down on defence and recovery. Q4 is in full swing, and if Q3 was any indicator, cybersecurity innovation isn’t taking a break either.

Last quarter, we saw a surge of AI-powered security startups, agentic automation breakthroughs, and fresh approaches to data protection, together raising an impressive $288.6 million. The big question now: what’s next for Cyber this October?

Here’s what’s inside this month’s edition of CyberBytes:

🌟 Lessons for Founders with Jim Wilson — Top hiring advice for bringing on your first cybersecurity sales hire, straight from Jim Wilson at Costanoa Ventures.

🎙️ What VCs Are Really Looking For — Insider insights from top investors, featured in CyberBytes: The Podcast.

💰 Q3 Funding Deep Dive — A breakdown of where the biggest cybersecurity investments landed last quarter.

💼 Hot Jobs Highlight — A peek at the top cybersecurity roles we’re hiring for right now.

…and plenty more to keep you informed, inspired, and ahead of the curve.

Ready? Let’s dive in.

🌟 Hiring Your First Sales Hire with Jim Wilson, Costanoa Ventures 🌟

Hiring the first salesperson is one of the toughest calls a founder has to make. Done well, it sets the foundation for growth. Done poorly, it slows momentum and burns precious runway.

We recently spoke with Jim Wilson, Partner at Costanoa Ventures, about how founders should think about this critical moment. Here are a few of his most actionable insights:

🌟 Curiosity Beats Pedigree

Domain expertise helps, but the best first hires lean into demos, ask smart questions, and show hunger to learn.

🌟 RAMP Time is a KPI, Not a Guess

Treat it as a metric you can shorten through training, customer exposure, and founder involvement.

🌟 Hire For Repeatability, Not Revenue Milestones

If a founder can whiteboard their sales process, ICPs, objections, demo flow, they’re ready to bring in an AE.

🌟 AEs first, then a VP

If possible, hire two to benchmark whether success comes from the rep or the process.

Check out our full write up here:

Hiring Your First Salesperson: Lessons for Founders from Jim Wilson, Costanoa Ventures - Aspiron Search

Costanoa’s Jim Wilson shares key actionable lessons for founders hiring their first cybersecurity salesperson.

aspironsearch.com/hiring-your-first-salesperson-lessons-for-founders-from-jim-wilson-costanoa-ventures

What are VCs Really Looking For?

Founders First

Every investor led with the same point: great founders beat great ideas.

“It’s almost 100% getting to know the founders and understanding how their brain works.”

Lucas Moody, Lockstep

They back curiosity, conviction, and passion for the problem — not perfection.

Coachability Counts

The best founders take feedback, not offence.

“If the founders aren’t open to feedback, that’s a real signal this is probably not going to be good chemistry.”

Rinki Sethi, Lockstep

Both Lockstep and Munich Re Ventures stressed that transparency and collaboration beat bravado every time.

Timing Is Everything

“Too early, and you spend your capital educating the market. Too late, and you face incumbents.”

Barmak Meftah, Ballistic Ventures

VCs are watching for inflection points - where tech or regulation shifts just enough to open a new category.

Founders Who Evolve

Even at growth stage, reinvention matters.

“You still need to reinvent yourself many times before you hit the grand slam.”

Casber Wang, Sapphire Ventures

Balanced co-founders with shared control and complementary skills stand out.

AI: Opportunity, Not a Shortcut

“The area of AI attacking you, AI risk management, and AI for efficiency — those are the three buckets we’re most interested in.”

Barmak Meftah, Ballistic Ventures

Bottom line:
VCs are looking for founders who are curious, coachable, obsessed with the problem, and ready to evolve. The idea might get you in the door, but the founder gets the funding.

Q3 Funding - A Deep Dive 🤿

Q3 was a busy one in Cybersecurity, with an impressive $5.36 billion raised with an average deal size of $33.6 million

Some of the most notable deals of the quarter included the $80M Series A raise by Israeli company Irregaular, $81.3 million Series C raise by Exein and a $81.3 million raise by Noma, taking them to Series B.

Top 5 Categories:

Category	Funding
Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)	$1.78B (32.1%)
Network Security	$1.63B (29.4%)
Security Operations	$426.8M (7.7%)
Cyber Physical	$263.6M (4.8%)
Application Security	$213.9M (3.9%)

The latest funding patterns reveal a strong dominance of the U.S. market, which commands an impressive 81.8% of total investment activity. Much of this volume is being driven by large debt financing deals, underscoring investors’ appetite for scale and maturity.

At the same time, a surge in Series A activity signals a thriving early-stage ecosystem, with new entrants continuing to attract significant backing. Israeli companies, in particular, are standing out—securing major rounds in the rapidly expanding AI security sector.

Overall, the emergence of AI-focused security categories is shaping the next wave of investment momentum, capturing the attention and capital of global investors.

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🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

Interested in advancing your career in cybersecurity? Look no further! We've curated a selection of top-tier positions currently available through exclusive searches. Explore our featured roles below and connect with us at jobs@aspironsearch.com for further details!

🚀 Founding Sellers | Seed & Series A | All Geographies

🚀 Technical Product Marketing | Seed | USA

🚀 Head of Sales | Series A | USA

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

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With over two decades of combined experience in security search, we’ve built exceptional Go-to-Market and technical teams for some of the industry’s most innovative vendors.

Aspiron is a growth multiplier for startups through Search and Ventures, enabling us to add value at every stage of your growth journey.

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter - BlackHat Edition

Charlotte Harris — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Sponsored by Marketbridge

BlackHat 2025 🎩

BlackHat 2025 has wrapped, but the conversations it sparked are only just beginning. After days of thought-provoking sessions, cutting-edge research, and invaluable connections, we’ve taken a moment to reflect before diving back into the grind. If you missed it, here’s the short version: this year’s BlackHat didn’t just set the bar… it was the bar.

Here’s what you can look forward to in this BlackHat-packed edition:

🌟 Startup Spotlight: Leaders Shaping the Future - Interviews with some of the hottest startups and BlackHat finalists making waves in cyber.

🎉 BlackHat Week Highlights - A roundup of the best events, parties, and moments you had to be there for.

🎩 CyberBytes: The Podcast | BlackHat Edition - A look at some of the upcoming podcast episodes as part of the BlackHat series.

💼 Hot Jobs Highlight - An exclusive look at the cybersecurity roles we’re hiring for right now.

…and plenty more to keep you in the loop.

Ready? Let’s dive in!

🔦 Top Startups in Cybersecurity: Leaders Shaping the Future 🔦

Cybersecurity is evolving at lightning speed, and a new wave of founders is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From protecting critical infrastructure to reinventing product security, these leaders are harnessing AI, deep industry expertise, and bold ideas to tackle the most urgent challenges in the digital world. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on six standout startups at BlackHat making their mark.

Karambit.AI

Spotlight: Andrew Hendela, Co-Founder

The SolarWinds attack exposed how trusted software can be weaponized. For Andrew Hendela, Co-founder of Karambit.AI, it was the spark to build technology that asks: why trust software at face value?

Karambit.AI analyzes software to reveal what it will actually do before it runs. Think of it as zero trust applied to software itself. In a noisy AI landscape, Karambit.AI stands out by proving results, from detecting backdoors to explaining risks in plain language. Looking ahead, they are expanding into broader software safety across industries.

Andrew’s advice for founders: avoid burnout. If you go down, so does your company.
📖 Read the full interview: Full Karambit.AI Interview

From SolarWinds to Software Safety: How Karambit.AI is Redefining Cybersecurity - Aspiron Search

Karambit.AI helps organizations verify software safety, exposing hidden risks that traditional security tools miss

aspironsearch.com/from-solarwinds-to-software-safety-how-karambit-ai-is-redefining-cybersecurity

Bastazo

Spotlight: Mauricio Iglesias, CEO

Mauricio Iglesias blends operational technology expertise with AI innovation to protect the backbone of modern society, from utilities to transportation. His people-first leadership style fosters a culture where solving real-world OT security challenges comes first. Backed by a world-class team of AI researchers and cybersecurity professionals, Bastazo is on a mission to safeguard critical systems worldwide.
Mauricio’s advice: “Don’t limit yourself. Think beyond silos, connect the dots, and expand your perspective to make a meaningful impact.”
📖 Read the full interview: Full Bastazo Feature

From Control Systems to Cybersecurity Visionary: Mauricio Iglesias on Leading Bastazo’s Mission to Protect Critical Infrastructure - Aspiron Search

Bastazo CEO Mauricio Iglesias shares his journey from control systems to AI-driven cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.

aspironsearch.com/from-control-systems-to-cybersecurity-visionary-mauricio-iglesias-on-leading-bastazos-mission-to-protect-critical-infrastructure

Xygeni

Product Leadership Spotlight: Jesus Cuadrado, CPO

From breaking telecom conventions at Telefónica to building AI-driven products, Jesus Cuadrado’s career is defined by data-driven innovation. At Xygeni, his team constantly validates ideas with customers before heavy investment to ensure their product truly solves security pain points.
Looking ahead: AI will power faster, smarter product security, unlocking capabilities once thought impossible.
Jesus’s advice: Invest early in research and customer validation, then scale with agility.
📖 Read the full interview: Full Xygeni Feature

Inside Product Leadership with Jesus Cuadrado, CPO of Xygeni - Aspiron Search

Insights from Xygeni CPO Jesus Cuadrado on product leadership, customer feedback, and the future of AI-driven security.

aspironsearch.com/inside-product-leadership-with-jesus-cuadrado-cpo-of-xygeni

Crash Override

Meet John Viega, CEO & Co-Founder

Crash Override was born from more than 100 industry interviews, aiming not just to fix problems but to create scalable, high-impact solutions. Now, the company automates visibility across engineering teams, speeding up outage resolution and improving collaboration.
Future vision: AI-powered, organization-tailored incident response that is intuitive and collaborative.
John’s advice: Make it a labor of love, the impact is what truly matters.
📖 Read the full interview: Full Crash Override Feature

Behind the Scenes with John Viega, CEO and Co-Founder of CrashOverride: Building Impact Beyond Security - Aspiron Search

CrashOverride CEO John Viega shares how passion, vision, and AI-driven solutions are reshaping security and enterprise impact

aspironsearch.com/behind-the-scenes-with-john-viega-ceo-and-co-founder-of-crashoverride-building-impact-beyond-security

Prime Security

Spotlight: Michael Nov, CEO & Co Founder
Prime Security began with one insight: security design was still manual. Their AI tools are now solving long-standing developer pain points, earning them the BlackHat 2025 Spotlight Startup award. Michael sees product security as the future, uniting application, architecture, and infrastructure defences.
Michael’s advice: “Know the culture you want to build, and hire people who fit it.”
📖 Read the full interview: Full Prime Security Feature

Prime Security’s Mission: Bringing AI to the Design Stage of Cybersecurity - Aspiron Search

Prime Security is redefining cybersecurity by bringing AI into security design and driving the shift from app security to holistic product security.

aspironsearch.com/prime-securitys-mission-bringing-ai-to-the-design-stage-of-cybersecurity

SixMap

Spotlight: Jason Kaplan, CEO
With trusted backers, breakthrough technology, and a mission to win what he calls an “undisputed cyber war,” Jason Kaplan is steering SixMap into a transformative year. His team is expanding risk coverage, enhancing cloud visibility, and accelerating threat response with AI as a key enabler.
Jason’s rallying cry: “This is our year. The market will know our name.”
📖 Read the full interview: Full SixMap Feature

From Mission to Impact: SixMap CEO Jason Kaplan on Making Security Count - Aspiron Search

SixMap CEO Jason Kaplan on trust, visibility, and why ‘our stuff works’ - making cybersecurity count with mission, momentum, and real results.

aspironsearch.com/from-mission-to-impact-sixmap-ceo-jason-kaplan-on-making-security-count

These founders prove that innovation in cybersecurity is not just about tools and technology, it is about vision, culture, and an unrelenting focus on solving the problems that matter most. Whether it is safeguarding critical infrastructure, enhancing product security, or improving visibility, these leaders are setting new standards for the industry’s future.

🔥 Top 3 Unmissable Moments from BlackHat

1. Security Insider Hour 🍸
Black Hat week started at altitude, 62 floors up at Mandalay Bay, where we swapped the noise of the expo for something a little more refined.

In partnership with Marketbridge and Code Red Partners, we hosted an invite-only happy hour our suite that set the tone.

Here’s what went down:
💬 Conversations that actually mattered
👥 A curated mix of CISOs, founders, and security leaders
🥂 Drinks with a view that could make you forget about the strip below

It was networking at its smoothest. Zero chaos, no badge scanners, just a room full of the right people, the right energy, and the kind of exchanges you will still be thinking about long after Black Hat wrapped.

2. Cocktails and Vibes: The Founder Oasis at Black Hat
Decibel and Mike Privette turned Black Hat’s intensity down a notch with the ultimate mid-week recharge.

Founders, investors, and security pros gathered at Libertine Social for an evening of easy conversations, great drinks, and the kind of networking that feels effortless.

No noise, no rush. Just good people, good energy, and a reminder that the best connections often happen away from the conference floor.

3. Lockstep’s, Locked In Party
Lockstep made Black Hat unforgettable with an evening that felt like the heart of the conference without the chaos.

From the moment guests arrived, it was clear this was no ordinary gathering. The entire venue was reserved, with signature drinks and mouthwatering food served throughout the night. Every detail was intentional, from meaningful introductions to an atmosphere that balanced relaxation with high energy.

Professional photos captured the joy and connection in the room. Uber vouchers ensured practitioners could get home safely. In short, curated experiences, incredible vibes, and authentic conversations made this one of the standout nights of Black Hat.

Missed out on Security Insider Hour, or want to relive the energy of the evening? Check out the recap below!

🎙️ CyberBytes: The Podcast - BlackHat Edition 🎙️

We brought CyberBytes: The Podcast to Las Vegas, and it delivered in every way.

🎙️ 22 incredible guests
🔥 Conversations that went deep into the biggest challenges and opportunities in security today
🚀 Episodes packed with insights, ideas, and stories worth sharing

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors at Marketbridge for powering our show and helping take the podcast to the next level!

The first few episodes are LIVE, so make sure to check them out below

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@cyberbytes-the-podcast

Check out our podcast trailer below! 👇

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

🚀 Founding Sellers | Seed & Series A | All Geographies

🚀 VP Sales – Identity Security | Series B | USA

🚀 VP Marketing - GRC | Series A | Palo Alto

Interested? Get in touch at jobs@aspironsearch.com to learn more!

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

🌐 Looking For Your Next Role in Cybersecurity? 🌐

Here at Aspiron Search, we’re committed to supporting you to find your next role in cybersecurity. By understanding your motivations and what makes you tick, we can provide the right opportunities and advice to get you hired!

If you’re interested in sponsoring CyberBytes: The Newsletter and showcasing your brand, get in touch by at info@aspironsearch.com today!

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter - July 2025!

Charlotte Harris — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

July Edition ☀️

T-5 days until BlackHat 2025, and we’re looking forward to it! Whether you’re catching flights, wrapping up decks, or just prepping your party shoes, we can’t wait to catch up with industry friends (and meet plenty of new ones) in Vegas next week.

July has been another whirlwind month in cybersecurity - from standout hires and fresh funding rounds to new podcast episodes and webinars. With BlackHat just around the corner, we’ve pulled together the most important updates, stories, and insights you won’t want to miss.

Here’s what’s inside this edition:

🎩 BlackHat Event Roundup — The best events we’ll be attending at BlackHat 2025.

💼 Hiring Highlights: Aspiron Case Studies — A look at some of our latest hiring case studies.

💰 July Funding Roundup — A snapshot of the key funding announcements from July.

📢 Cybersecurity News — The latest headlines and updates from the cyber world.

👩🏻‍💻 Webinar Replay — ICYMI: A recap of our webinar with Andrew Monaghan.

💼 Hot Jobs Spotlight — A preview of the exciting cybersecurity roles we’re currently recruiting for.

…and plenty more to keep you in the loop.

Ready? Let’s dive in!

🎩 BlackHat 2025: Event Roundup 🎩

The countdown is nearly over, and the calendar is stacked. Here are the events we’re most excited about during BlackHat week:

✨ Lockstep’s BlackHat Party — The biggest night at BlackHat 2025
Join the who's who of cyber at Lockstep’s flagship event. Great people, buzzing atmosphere, and a guest list full of leaders and innovators. You won’t want to miss this one.

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Get Ready for an Unforgettable Night! The best party at Black Hat Vegas returns - ready for another epic night?! Register ASAP to reserve your spot - spaces…

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🍸 Security Insider Hour — Hosted by us, Marketbridge, and Code Red Partners
We’re kicking off BlackHat with an exclusive happy hour - think relaxed vibes and good conversations.

Security Insider Hour · Luma

Security Insider Hour An exclusive happy hour for founders, investors, and security leaders 📍 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas – Suite TBC 🗓 Tuesday, August 5th |…

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🧠 Secure Minds Summit — With Tobias Boelter and RunReveal
A deep-dive gathering of sharp minds exploring the next wave of security innovation. Smart discussions, smart people - you get the idea. Reach out to Tobias for more info!

🔎 Hiring Highlights: Aspiron Search Case Study 🔎

Chief Revenue Officer Placement | Corsha (Series A - NHI)

Corsha needed their first-ever sales leader to build and run their global sales function, so partnered with Aspiron Search.

The Challenge: Finding a proven CRO who could translate Corsha’s technical vision into commercial success – someone trusted to build pipeline, scale revenue, and work hand-in-hand with the founder during a critical growth phase, whilst leading and growing the team.

The Process:

51 candidates assessed
16% shortlisted
75% of those shortlisted interviewed
33% progressed to final stage
100% offer acceptance rate – 1 exceptional CRO hired

All delivered within 26 days.

We partner directly with cybersecurity vendors to place GTM hires who drive growth. If your company is hiring, we’d love to support you. Reach out to us below to start the conversation.

30 Minute Meeting - Joseph Cooper

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💰 July Funding Round Up 💰

🔐 Dropzone AI, a leader in AI-powered SOC analysts, has raised $37M in Series B funding. The round was led by Theory Ventures, with participation from Madrona, Decibel Ventures, Pioneer Square Labs, and IQT. This investment underscores market confidence in Dropzone’s AI SOC agent platform, which is already delivering real results for enterprises, including UiPath, Zapier, Pipe, and Assala Energy.

🔐 Vanta closed a $150 M Series D round led by Wellington Management, joined by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, J.P. Morgan, CrowdStrike Ventures, and Atlassian Ventures- raising its valuation to $4.15 B. Vanta’s AI‑driven compliance platform now serves over 12,000 clients across 58 countries, and the new capital will fuel its continued global expansion.

🔐 Exein, an Italian embedded cybersecurity startup, raised €70 M (~$81 M) in Series C funding, backed by Balderton Capital. The round supports international expansion, targeting the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and product innovation, with plans for a larger acquisition and eventual IPO between 2029–2030. Valuation was reported around €500 M in April.

🔐 BlinkOps, focused on cybersecurity micro‑agents, raised $50 M Series B led by O.G. Venture Partners, with Lightspeed, Hetz and Vertex Growth participating. The financing brings its total capital raised to $90 M and will support scaling automation and AI‑powered security automation platform capabilities.

🔐 StrongestLayer, Inc. raised $5.2 M in Seed funding, led by Sorenson Capital, to further develop its cybersecurity platform.

🌐 Cyber News 🌐

📢 UK Retail Cybercrime Breakthrough: Arrests in Scattered Spider Case
Four individuals aged 17‑20 were arrested by the UK’s National Crime Agency in connection with the April cyberattacks on major retailers including Marks & Spencer, Co‑op, and Harrods. The suspects face charges under the Computer Misuse Act, along with blackmail and money laundering allegations. The arrests represent the first major law enforcement breakthrough in the organised cybercrime campaign attributed to the Scattered Spider group.

📢 AI-Powered Attacks Surge: Australian Firms Warn of “Nuclear Bomb” Social Engineering
AI-enabled scams, including deepfake video conferencing fraud, have escalated in Australia. Businesses such as engineering firm Arup reportedly lost £20 million to AI-enabled impostor tactics. The acceleration brought by machine learning and deepfakes - especially in phishing attacks - has alarmed security experts, who warn of a rapidly evolving threat environment.

📢 Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Exploit Hits Over 400 Organisations Globally
Two critical SharePoint zero-day vulnerabilities, collectively dubbed "ToolShell," have been exploited since early July. More than 400 organizations, including U.S. government entities like the National Nuclear Security Administration, were impacted. Cybercriminal groups linked to China are believed responsible.

💻 Webinar Replay 💻

We teamed up with Andrew Monaghan – sales expert and founder of Unstoppable.do – for a value-packed webinar on a topic every growing sales team needs to master:

How to Ramp New Sales Hires FAST

If you’ve ever hired a great salesperson only to watch them struggle to gain traction, this session was made for you. We covered:

✅ Why most onboarding programs fall flat
✅ How to set reps up for real, measurable success from day one
✅ Practical frameworks and tools you can implement immediately
✅ The metrics that actually matter in the first 90 days

Whether you’re scaling your team or refining your onboarding strategy, you’ll walk away with tactics you can use right now.

🎥 Watch the full replay here:

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

🚀 Channel Director | Series A | USA

🚀 Brand Director | Series A | USA

Interested? Get in touch at jobs@aspironsearch.com to learn more!

🌐 Looking For Your Next Role in Cybersecurity? 🌐

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter - June 2025!

Charlotte Harris — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

June Edition ☀️

June is here, and honestly, we’re still wrapping our heads around how we’re already halfway through the year! Cybersecurity never slows down, so neither do we. After a whirlwind May following RSA, we’re pumped to bring you more insights, exclusive previews, and a peek at the hottest job openings.

Here’s what’s inside this edition:

🎙️ CyberBytes: RSA Edition — RSA might be done, but the momentum hasn’t stopped. Dive into our top podcast episodes from the conference!

💼 Critical Hires in Cyber Startups — Running a cyber startup? Your first hires can make all the difference. We break down who you need, when, and why. Don’t miss it.

💰 June Funding Roundup — A snapshot of the key funding announcements from May.

📢 Cybersecurity News — The latest headlines and updates from the cyber world.

👩🏻‍💻 Webinar Sneak Peek — Get the first look at our upcoming webinar with Andrew Monaghan.

💼 Hot Jobs Spotlight — A preview of the exciting cybersecurity roles we’re currently recruiting for.

…and plenty more to keep you in the loop.

Ready? Let’s dive in!

🎙️ CyberBytes: RSA Edition 🎙️

RSA might be behind us, but the buzz from our podcast series is still going strong, and honestly, we’re blown away by the response.

Turns out, hearing top founders open up about their journey, wins, lessons, and what’s next is exactly what the industry wanted.

Our RSA Edition sparked standout conversations covering everything from AI and SaaS to the challenges shaping cybersecurity today.

Huge thanks to Costanoa Ventures for sponsoring this special series.

Here are the top three episodes from RSA 2025 you won't want to miss:

The Modern CISO: Redefining What Cyber Leadership Looks Like with Trey Ford, CEO at Bugcrowd

Top Security Seller to CEO: How SplxAI Grew 127% QoQ with Kristian Kamber, CEO & Co-Founder of SplxAI

From Developer Pain to Product-Market Fit: StackHawk’s Founding Story - StackHawk with Joni Klippert, Founder and CEO of StackHawk

⚠️ Critical Hires in Cybersecurity Startups ⚠️

Your first hires can make or break your startup — especially in cybersecurity, where talent is hard to find and impact is everything.

In our latest blog post, we dive into the critical early-stage hiring decisions every founder needs to get right. From the first sales hire to that all-important founding engineer, we break down:

Who you should hire first
When to bring in go-to-market vs. technical talent
Why hiring strategically early on sets the foundation for scale

Whether you're bootstrapped or backed by VCs, this guide is built to help you avoid common hiring mistakes and build a team that actually moves the needle.

Check out the full blog below!

The First Critical Hires in a Cybersecurity Startup: Who, When, and Why - Aspiron Search

Discover the first critical hires every cybersecurity startup needs to build, launch, and sell with confidence.

aspironsearch.com/the-first-critical-hires-in-a-cybersecurity-startup-who-when-and-why

💰 May Funding Round Up 💰

🔐 Cerby raised $40M in a Series B round led by DTCP, with participation from Okta Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, Ridge Ventures, and Bowery Capital. The funding will support Cerby's mission to secure overlooked identity gaps in workplace tech stacks.

🔐 Pentera closed a $60M Series D round led by Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from Farallon Capital Management. This funding will drive Pentera's next phase of growth in the security validation market.

🔐 Netskope, a cybersecurity firm, has enlisted Morgan Stanley to lead preparations for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) that could raise over $500 million. The company aims to go public as early as the third quarter of 2025 and may be valued at more than $5 billion.

🔐 Horizon3.ai secured $100M to expand its AI-driven cybersecurity platform amid surging enterprise demand.

🌐 Cyber News 🌐

📢 M&S Cyberattack Shakes UK Retail
Marks & Spencer confirmed a major cyberattack that disrupted internal systems and potentially exposed customer data. The incident is being investigated as part of a wider trend targeting UK retail. With increasing digital touchpoints in retail, this breach is a sharp reminder that cybersecurity in consumer-facing sectors must remain a top priority.
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📢 Coinbase Hit by Cyber Attack, Rejects Ransom Demand, Faces $400M Loss
Crypto giant Coinbase has disclosed a potential $400 million loss after a cyberattack in which hackers deceived employees and contractors into leaking customer data. While less than 1% of accounts were affected, attackers used the stolen information to impersonate Coinbase and scam users out of their crypto.
👉 Read more

📢 Threat Actors Use Legitimate NetBird Tool in Fake Recruiter Campaigns Targeting CFOs Globally
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new spear-phishing campaign targeting CFOs and financial executives at banks, insurers, energy firms, and investment companies across Europe, Africa, Canada, the Middle East, and South Asia—leveraging the legitimate remote access tool NetBird.
👉 Read more

💻 Webinar Sneak Peak 💻

We’re teaming up with Andrew Monaghan - sales expert and founder of Unstoppable.do - for an upcoming webinar you won’t want to miss.

Topic: How to Ramp New Sales Hires FAST

If you’ve ever hired a great salesperson only to watch them struggle to get off the ground, this one’s for you. We’ll be diving into:

Why most onboarding programs fall flat
How to set reps up for real, measurable success from day one
Practical frameworks and tools you can implement immediately
The metrics that actually matter in the first 90 days

📩 Keep an eye out - registration will be open soon!

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

🚀 Founding AE & SE – OT Cybersecurity | Seed | USA

We’re partnering with a seed-stage OT cyber startup helping critical infrastructure recover fast from attacks.

🚀 Founding AE – AI GRC | Seed | NYC

Backed by top VCs, this Israeli startup is disrupting GRC with AI.

🚀 Founding Sales Hires | Across Most Security Categories

🚀 VP Sales – Identity Security | Series B | USA

🚀 Product Marketing Manager – AppSec | Series A | USA

🚀 Multi-Hire GTM Roles – AI Security | Series A | USA

Series A AI security startup with serious momentum. Backed by top investors and scaling fast.

📢 Account Executives – West & East Coast
📢 Sales Engineers – West & East Coast
📢 Director of Sales Operations – Drive GTM efficiency

Interested? Get in touch at jobs@aspironsearch.com to learn more!

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

🌐 Looking For Your Next Role in Cybersecurity? 🌐

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter - RSA Edition

Charlotte Harris — Tue, 13 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Sponsored by Costanoa Ventures

RSA 2025 🌉

The RSA Conference has wrapped but the buzz is just getting started. We’ve (almost) recovered from the endless steps, late nights, and whirlwind of conversations - but before it all becomes a blur, this newsletter is here to remind you - RSA 2025? Yeah, it was one for the books.

Here’s what you can look forward to in this RSA-packed edition:

🌟 Startup Spotlight - Interviews with some of the hottest startups and RSA Sandbox finalists making waves in cyber.

🎉 RSA Week Highlights - A roundup of the best events, parties, and moments you had to be there for.

🎨 Booth Brilliance - Our picks for the most creative, eye-catching booths on the expo floor.

🏆 Longest Drive: For A Cause Winner - Find out who crushed the competition (and supported a great cause).

💼 Hot Jobs Highlight - An exclusive look at the cybersecurity roles we’re hiring for right now.

…and plenty more to keep you in the loop.

Ready? Let’s dive in!

🔦 Startup Spotlight 🔦

🤖 Twine Security

Cybersecurity teams are overwhelmed — and Twine Security is here to change that.

Co-founder and CEO Benny Porat’s mission is clear: build AI-powered digital teammates that help security teams execute tasks from start to finish.

Benny’s insight came from years of working alongside top global companies: the real challenge isn’t just spotting threats, it’s acting on them. That’s where Twine steps in — helping teams work faster, smarter, and at scale.

His advice to founders? “Be mission-driven. If you truly believe in your impact, you’ll overcome every challenge.”

Read the full interview with Benny here:

Building Superhuman Security Teams: How Twine Security Is Transforming Cybersecurity Execution - Aspiron Search

We spoke with Benny Porat, Co-Founder and CEO of Twine Security, to learn how his team is tackling one of the most pressing challenges in the industry.

aspironsearch.com/building-superhuman-security-teams-how-twine-security-is-transforming-cybersecurity-execution

⚡ Edera

Edera isn’t your typical security startup - it’s redefining both technology and leadership. Founded by Emily Long, Ariadne Conill, and Alex Zinla, Edera emerged from a shared vision: to tackle container security at its core, making infrastructure secure by design without the need for a massive rebuild.

As one of the few female-led teams in cybersecurity, they’ve beaten the odds, securing early VC funding. Emily’s leadership style stands out too, proving that kindness, grit, and high standards can drive not just innovation, but remarkable business success.

Edera isn’t just stopping breaches - they’re reshaping what a modern security company looks like.

Read the full interview with Emily here:

Breaking Barriers and Building Differently: The Founding Story Behind Edera - Aspiron Search

We sat down with Emily Long, CEO of Edera and RSA Sandbox finalist, to hear the inspiring story behind her startup and her human approach to leadership.

aspironsearch.com/breaking-barriers-and-building-differently-the-founding-story-behind-edera

🔐 Oasis Security

Oasis Security is tackling one of the most overlooked yet rapidly growing risks in cybersecurity: non-human identities. From service accounts to APIs and workloads, these identities now outnumber human users by as much as 50 to 1. While businesses focus heavily on securing human accounts, non-human identities often slip under the radar, exposing vast attack surfaces.

Oasis is changing that with full lifecycle management - from secure provisioning to access control, rotation, and decommissioning. As Adam Ochayon, Director of Product Strategy, puts it: “Hackers today don’t break in -they sign in.” Oasis is helping organizations stay ahead by ensuring these accounts are visible, governed, and protected from day one. With the growing awareness of this challenge, Oasis is leading the way in reshaping identity security.

Read the full interview with Adam here:

Innovating Without Fear: How Oasis Security Is Tackling the Explosion of Non-Human Identities - Aspiron Search

We recently sat down with Adam Ochayon, Director of Product Strategy & GTM at Oasis Security, to explore the company’s mission, what makes them stand out, and why the future of non-human identity management is so exciting.

aspironsearch.com/innovating-without-fear-how-oasis-security-is-tackling-the-explosion-of-non-human-identities

💻 Smallstep

Founded in 2016, Smallstep began by solving a key issue in the online gambling industry and evolved into a popular open-source certificate toolchain. Today, they focus on ensuring only trusted devices can access sensitive resources, offering one of the strongest security guarantees in the industry.

Adaptable and agile, Smallstep is growing quickly, tackling enterprise IT challenges, and motivating their remote team with annual retreats. With plans to double in size next year, they’re on track to become the next Okta. "It’s just the beginning," the team says.

Read the full interview with Cass here:

Inside SmallStep: The Startup Making Waves in Device Trust and Security - Aspiron Search

When it comes to startups making waves in cybersecurity, SmallStep is a name that’s hard to miss. Founded in 2016, the company was born from a firsthand frustration: while working as CTO for an online gambling company, founder Michael realized the industry was facing a fundamental issue with how developers were pushing code.

aspironsearch.com/inside-smallstep-the-startup-making-waves-in-device-trust-and-security

🔥 Top 3 Unmissable Moments from RSA Week

1. 🥃 Calm Before The Storm – The Ultimate RSA Kickoff
Not to be dramatic… but this might’ve been the best event of the week.

We partnered with Marketbridge, LockStep and First Rays Venture Partners for the ultimate RSA kickoff.

Before the expo chaos and 100’s of overlapping afterparties began, we took over the Chieftain Irish Pub for a proper warm-up:
💬 High-calibre convos
👥 Even higher-calibre guests
🇮🇪 Irish vibes in full swing

CISOs, founders, and cybersecurity legends came through for what can only be described as: chilled chaos, in the best way possible. Networking done right. No hassle, just Guinness, good people, and conversations you won’t forget.

2.⚡ NextEra Energy x Energy Impact Partners: Cyber Meets Critical Infrastructure
This invite-only gathering was a standout among RSA side events. It brought together leaders from cybersecurity, energy, and investment to tackle the rapidly evolving threats facing critical infrastructure. The conversations were sharp, the insights forward-thinking, and the energy in the room was electric - easily one of our favourites from the week!

3.💼 Evolution Equity Partners: Where Capital Meets Cyber
Evolution Equity Partners hosted a powerhouse event that blended intimacy with impact. Investors, cybersecurity founders, and industry leaders gathered for honest discussions on the future of cyber innovation and funding - from seed-stage sparks to growth-stage scale. High-quality conversations and even higher-caliber attendees made this one unforgettable. Notably, the exclusive presence of Boris Johnson added a unique highlight to an already memorable gathering.

Couldn’t make it to ‘The Calm Before The Storm’? Don’t worry, we captured the best moments for you. Watch the highlight reel below!

🎙️ CyberBytes: The Podcast - RSA Edition 🎙️

We took CyberBytes: The Podcast on the road to RSA Conference 2025 - and it didn’t disappoint.

🎙️ 12 standout guests
🔥 Countless powerful conversations
🚀 Our best episodes yet

A huge shoutout to Costanoa Ventures for hosting us in your incredible space and sponsoring this year’s RSA edition — we couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌

And we're kicking things off with a bang…Episode 1 is LIVE with the Co-Founders of RunReveal, Alan Braithwaite and Evan Johnson. Dive into the episode for raw insights, real stories, and how they’re shaking up security data at scale.

🔗 Listen to the full episode here - https://youtu.be/dD_H3xkIiu8

Check out our podcast trailer below! 👇

⛳ The Longest Drive: For A Cause - We Have A Winner!⛳

And the winner of our Longest Drive: For a Cause competition is… Chris Thomas! 💥⛳

Chris's win means we’ll be donating to a charity of his choice.

Huge thanks to everyone who took a swing - some impressive, some interesting - but all in good fun. It was brilliant to break away from the RSA madness and connect with so many of you.

This wasn’t just about distance or technique (or showing off at the tee). It was about doing some good and, thanks to you, we did just that.

Congrats again to Chris for smashing it in style! 👏

Check out some of our highlights below!

🎨 Booth Brilliance: RSA 2025’s Most Creative Exhibits 🎨

RSA Conference 2025 was a showcase of innovation, not just in cybersecurity solutions but also in booth design. Here are some standout booths that captivated attendees with their creativity and interactive experiences:

🐐 Kiteworks: Baby Goat Goodness

One of the most talked-about booths has to be Kiteworks! Their booth featured actual baby goats, providing attendees with a delightful and unexpected experience amidst the tech-heavy environment. The presence of these animals not only drew crowds but also offered a unique way to engage with the brand.

🧩 Wiz: CISO-Topia

Wiz wowed attendees with its CISO-topia-themed booth, an imaginative space designed just for security leaders. They transformed the booth into the world’s first cloud security TOY STORE — where visitors could play CISO Jenga, snag fun toys, and win awesome prizes. Rather than relying on product-heavy signage, Wiz sparked curiosity and authentic conversations, drawing visitors in to explore, connect, and discover the future of cloud security.

🚨 Insane Cyber: The Future of OT Security

At RSA 2025, Insane Cyber turned heads with their innovative OT security solutions, Valkyrie and Cygent. These tools focused on real-time data monitoring and anomaly detection for critical infrastructure. The booth also featured an exclusive giveaway in collaboration with Garland Technology: a Nintendo Switch 2. Insane Cyber’s cutting-edge demos made it a standout destination for those interested in the latest in OT security.

🛞 Torq Brings the Grave Digger to RSA

At RSA Conference 2025, Torq's booth was the undeniable showstopper, earning widespread acclaim as the "Best Booth at RSAC." The centrepiece? A full-sized, 12,000-pound Grave Digger monster truck parked right on the expo floor, capturing attendees' attention and sparking conversations across the cybersecurity community.

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

🚀 Founding AE & SE – OT Cybersecurity | Seed | USA

We’re partnering with a seed-stage OT cyber startup helping critical infrastructure recover fast from attacks.

🚀 Founding AE – AI GRC | Seed | NYC

Backed by top VCs, this Israeli startup is disrupting GRC with AI.

🚀 Founding Sales Hires | Across Most Security Categories

🚀 VP Sales – Identity Security | Series B | USA

🚀 Multi-Hire GTM Roles – AI Security | Series A | USA

Series A AI security startup with serious momentum. Backed by top investors and scaling fast.

📢 Account Executives – West & East Coast
📢 Sales Engineers – West & East Coast
📢 Director of Sales Operations – Drive GTM efficiency

Interested? Get in touch at jobs@aspironsearch.com to learn more!

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter #9!

Charlotte Harris — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Sponsored by

Hello Q2 👋

March has been and gone, and with it a fresh wave of cybersecurity news, challenges and industry shifts. With the RSA Conference on the horizon and cyber discussions heating up, now is the perfect time to sharpen your insights before a busy few weeks in the cyber industry.

Here’s what you can look forward to in the first edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter for 2025:

🇺🇸 RSA Event Roundup 2025: All our events at RSA 2025.

📈 Stealth to Startup Guide - Our guide, in collaboration with FMXA, is your roadmap for navigating the critical early stages of cybersecurity venture.

🔦 Vendor Spotlight - A spotlight into HUMAN Security.

💰 March Funding Roundup - The latest in funding rounds across the industry.

🚀 CyberNews - A round up of the latest news in Cybersecurity.

🔥 Hot Jobs Highlight - This month’s top job opportunities.

🌉 RSA Event Roundup 🌉

T-minus 26 days until RSAC 2025!

We're in full prep mode, gearing up for a packed week at RSA - and trust us, we’ve got some exciting things lined up. Here’s what’s happening:

The Calm Before the Storm ⚡

We’re kicking things off in style! In partnership with LockStep, First Rays, and Marketbridge, we’re hosting The Calm Before the Storm - the ultimate unofficial RSA kickoff party. Expect top-tier networking, great conversations, and an evening of flowing drinks and Irish-inspired bites with CISOs, investors, founders, and cybersecurity leaders.

📍 Who: Security leaders, investors, and founders
📅 When: Sunday, April 27 | 5 PM – 7 PM

The Longest Drive: For a Cause ⛳

Golf + cybersecurity + giving back? We’re in!

In partnership with Costanoa Ventures, we're hosting The Longest Drive: For a Cause during RSA week! Compete in a longest drive challenge on a golf simulator - your winning shot determines a donation to the charity of your choice (matched to the distance you hit!).

📅 When:
🏌️ Monday, April 28 | 9 AM – 4 PM
🏌️ Wednesday, April 30 | 9 AM – 4 PM

Network, compete, and make a difference - all in one swing.

CyberBytes: The Podcast 🎙️

CyberBytes is hitting the RSA! We’re recording in-person podcast episodes, giving cybersecurity pros a platform to share insights and showcase their companies. Want in? We’ve got a few slots left—grab yours before they’re gone!

📅 When:
🎤 Tuesday, April 29 | 9 AM – 4 PM
🎤 Wednesday, April 30 | 9 AM – 4 PM

Reach out to Oliver or Joseph for the registration links!

🚀 Stealth to Startup: Assessing Product Market Fit Guide 🚀

Our guide, in collaboration with FMXA, is your roadmap for navigating the critical early stages of cybersecurity venture. Moving from stealth mode to market launch requires more than just a great product - it demands a deep understanding of your target customers, their pain points, and how your solution fits into the competitive landscape.

This guide breaks down the key steps to validate demand, refine your value proposition, and position your cybersecurity product for sustainable growth. Whether you're an early-stage founder or a product leader, this resource will help you assess, adapt, and align your offering for real market traction.

👉 Download the full guide now!

Product Market Fit Guide - Stealth to Startup in Cybersecurity - Aspiron Search

Cybersecurity founders, nailing product-market fit is the difference between scaling fast and struggling to gain traction. Download it now!

aspironsearch.com/gated-content/product-market-fit-guide-cybersecurity

🔦 Vendor Spotlight 🔦

HUMAN

HUMAN protects organisations from bot attacks, fraud, and abuse, leveraging modern defence to disrupt the economics of cybercrime by increasing the cost to cybercriminals while simultaneously reducing the cost of collective defence.

At the end of last year, HUMAN received an impressive $50+ million in Growth funding to further accelerate HUMAN on their mission to protect the integrity of the digital world by ensuring every online interaction, transaction, and connection is authentic, secure, and human.

HUMAN stands at the forefront of cybersecurity, offering a unique approach to protecting the entire digital commerce ecosystem globally. From the moment digital ad content is served, through its publication and consumer engagement, to the critical account decision points, HUMAN offers real-time protection ensuring proactive detection and disruption of the most sophisticated threats.
Stu Solomon, CEO of HUMAN

🛒 Bots, Booze & Blocked Threats 🛑

A major grocery retailer recently faced a surge of scraping bots, aggressively targeting their alcohol pages. Left unchecked, bot activity like this can lead to compliance risks, security threats, and increased operational costs.

To combat the issue, HUMAN Security deployed its bot mitigation technology, effectively stopping the attack while uncovering key insights—identifying a specific bot persistently scraping alcohol-related pages. With this intelligence, the retailer strengthened its defences and prevented further exploitation.

Check out the full case study below!

Grocery Retailer Identifies Novel Threat with HUMAN Sightline

HUMAN was deployed to manage bot traffic, providing the customer with industry-leading protection, advanced reporting capabilities, and deep investigation tools.

https://www.humansecurity.com/learn/case-studies/grocery-retailer/?_gl=12h0iwk_upMQ.._gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjw-qi_BhBxEiwAkxvbkBUPtdWLMwsPWYZx2d6BXGBsohxEJoXBxf7NOEQXY3U7mOeK0umbBRoCMIsQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAADRYqArd-Mv1_XmZ-pZhZXrKE_CCN

💰 March Funding 💰

February brought a fresh wave of investment into cybersecurity, with startups securing major backing to scale innovation and tackle evolving threats. From AI-driven security to next-gen fraud prevention, here’s who’s raising capital and what’s next.

💰 Island raised $250M in a funding round led by Coatue Management, pushing its valuation to $4.8B. The cybersecurity-focused enterprise browser startup has now secured $730M since 2020 and plans to invest in product development and hiring.

💰 VulnCheck raised $12M in a Series A round led by Ten Eleven Ventures. The U.S.-based threat intelligence platform focuses on exploits, vulnerabilities, and initial access brokers.

💰 SpecterOps raised $75.0M in Series B from Insight Partners to enhance its breach and attack path management platform.

💰 Protectt.ai secured $8.8M in Series A from Bessemer Venture Partners to strengthen its mobile application security platform, helping businesses safeguard their apps against threats.

With investors backing AI-driven security, vulnerability management, enterprise browsing, and mobile app protection, these companies are ones to watch - excited to see what they achieve next!

🌐 CyberNews 🌐

The cybersecurity landscape is one that is very fast paced, so it can be hard to keep up to date on the latest goings on, which is why we’ve made it simple! Check out our CyberNews round up below👇

📢 Google Acquires Wiz for $32 Billion

Google announced its intention to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion, marking the largest deal in Alphabet’s history. This strategic move aims to enhance cloud computing security, particularly as customers increasingly adopt multicloud environments. Read more.

🛡️ European Union Invests €1.3 Billion in AI and Cybersecurity

The European Commission announced a €1.3 billion investment in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital skills as part of the Digital Europe Programme for 2025 to 2027. This initiative underscores the EU's commitment to securing European tech sovereignty by investing in advanced technologies and enhancing digital competencies among its citizens. Read more.

📊 Surge in Ransomware Attacks on Industrial Systems

Reports indicated an 87% increase in ransomware attacks targeting industrial systems. Notably, the emergence of Medusa Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and its triple extortion tactics highlighted the evolving sophistication of cyber threats. Additionally, the Qilin RaaS platform continued to be implicated in high-profile breaches, emphasizing the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in critical infrastructure sectors. Read more.

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

🚀 Head of Sales & Head of Marketing – Series A Cybersecurity Startup – East Coast

We’re exclusively partnering with a recently funded Series A cybersecurity startup backed by top security investors. They’re redefining their category and are now looking for two key leadership hires to drive their next stage of growth.

📢 Head of Sales – Lead the go-to-market strategy and build a high-performing sales team.
📢 Head of Marketing – Own brand strategy, demand generation, and market positioning.

Both roles offer the chance to shape a high-growth startup, work with cutting-edge security technology, and make a real impact.

Interested? Get in touch at jobs@aspironsearch.com to learn more!

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter #8!

Charlotte Harris — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Sponsored by System Two Security

February Edition👋

February—the month of love, at least according to Valentine’s Day marketing trends. But has that sentiment carried over into the cybersecurity world? Let’s dive in and find out.

Here’s what you can look forward to in the first edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter for 2025:

🔦 Vendor Spotlight - A spotlight on System Two Security.

📈 The GTM 2025 Cybersecurity Sales & Marketing Salary Guide - Our most recent insights into early stage GTM salary guide.

💰 February Funding - The latest in funding rounds across the industry.

🌱 Investment Opportunities - Explore exciting investment opportunities in cybersecurity.

🇺🇸 RSA 2025: Our upcoming event at RSA.

🚀 CyberNews - A round up of the latest news in Cybersecurity.

🔥 Hot Jobs Highlight - This month’s top job opportunities.

💰 The 2025 Cybersecurity Sales & Marketing Salary Guide: What You Need to Know 💰

Wondering what cybersecurity sales and marketing professionals are earning in 2025? Our latest CyberBytes Salary Guide breaks down the latest compensation trends, from base salaries to commission structures and bonuses. Whether you're hiring top talent or benchmarking your own salary, this guide provides key insights to stay competitive in today’s market.

👉 Download the full report now to see where you stand!

The GTM Cybersecurity Sales & Marketing Salary Guide 2025 - Aspiron Search

Discover the latest salary trends in cybersecurity sales and marketing with our comprehensive guide. Download now!

aspironsearch.com/gated-content/the-cybersecurity-sales-marketing-salary-guide-2025

🔦 Vendor Spotlight 🔦

System Two Security

System Two Security revolutionises detection engineering and threat hunting with AI-driven automation.

By harnessing cutting-edge AI, System Two develops custom agents and models that streamline threat response, enhance detection lifecycle management, and refine detection rules - enabling faster, more efficient adversary identification.

Co-Founder and CEO, Robert Fly and the team at System Two are taking a different approach, focusing on foundationally rebuilding for the SOC transformations happening today using GenAI.

💰 Fuelling the Future of Detection Engineering with $7 Million in New Funding 💰

System Two Security recently secured a incredible $7 million funding round led by Costanoa Ventures.

Find out more by following the link below!

Fuelling the Future of Detection Engineering with $7 Million in New Funding

“Not another AI SOC company” I said under my breath when an investor asked me to look at System Two Security.

medium.com/system-two-security/fueling-the-future-of-detection-engineering-with-7-million-in-new-funding-e7690c1aebff

💰 February Funding 💰

💰 Oligo Security secured $50.0M in Series B funding from Greenfield Partners to strengthen its real-time vulnerability detection for cloud-native applications, reducing false positives and improving response times.

💰 Sardine raised a $70.0M Series C round from Activant Capital to accelerate the growth of its AI-powered fraud detection and compliance solutions for fintech and financial services.

💰 Secret Vault landed a $417K Pre-Seed round to advance its encrypted storage solutions, providing high-risk industries with enhanced data security and protection.

💰 Orchid Security closed a $36.0M Seed round led by XYZ Venture Capital to refine its LLM-powered identity security technology, focusing on preventing unauthorized access and identity fraud.

💰 TelaAxon secured $643K in Pre-Seed funding to develop cybersecurity solutions for IoT ecosystems, safeguarding connected devices across homes and industries.

💰 Gomboc AI raised an impressive £8.0M in Seed funding led by Ballistic Ventures in February to accelerate the company's mission to eliminate the security backlog that delays critical business transformation.

With investors betting big on AI-driven security, cloud protection, and fraud prevention, these companies are ones to watch and we’re excited to see what they accomplish next!

🚀 Harvey AI - A Transformative Journey 🚀

We’re thrilled to share that our client, Harvey AI, has just landed a game-changing $300M Series D funding round, led by Sequoia Capital!

From a bold idea in an Airbnb to a 250+ strong powerhouse serving 30% of the top 100 law firms, Harvey AI is redefining the legal tech landscape—and they’re just getting started.

Now, they’re on the hunt for top-tier security talent to fuel their next stage of explosive growth! They’re hiring a Detection & Response Security Engineer and a Corporate Security Engineer - this is your chance to join a rocket ship backed by the biggest names in the space.

Opportunities like this don’t come often. Apply directly through our website or reach out to Joseph Cooper to stay ahead of the competition!

📈 Investment Opportunities in Cybersecurity 📈

Flanck

Flanck is closing the cybersecurity gap with a patent-pending AI that detects scams and insider threats in real time. By analyzing semantically captured screenshots, its fine-tuned AI flags phishing and data exfiltration while automatically deleting unflagged data.

Continuously learning from emerging threats, Flanck enables zero-day attack detection. As an on-system app with minimal integration, it swiftly adapts to new scam tactics. Acting as a ‘Guardian Angel,’ Flanck monitors screen activity across apps, ensuring constant vigilance where employees may lapse. Currently in the middle of a fundraise, Flanck is actively seeking investors to support its mission.

If you're interested in being part of this journey, reach out to Jamie Goss at jamie.goss@flanck.ai.

⚡ It’s Almost Time…RSA 2025 ⚡

How is RSA 2025 just a few months away? Feels like we were wrapping up last year’s conference just yesterday!

This year, we’re more excited than ever to head back stateside and reconnect with our favourite faces in the industry. And we’re kicking things off in style…

In partnership with LockStep, First Rays, and Marketbridge, we’re bringing you The Calm Before the Storm—the ultimate unofficial RSA kickoff party. Expect great company, top-tier networking, and an evening of flowing drinks and Irish-inspired bites with CISOs, Investors, Founders, and Cyber Leaders.

Who: Security Leaders, Investors and Founders.

When: Sunday April 27 | 5PM to 7PM PST

Reach out to us at info@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

🌐 CyberNews 🌐

📢 A North Korean hacking group has been using LinkedIn to target businesses by posing as recruiters and sending fake job offers. In the attempt to trick professionals into downloading malware that gives attackers access to corporate networks, particularly in the technology and cryptocurrency sectors. Find out more.

🛡️ A major breach occurred when a U.S. government department’s website was hijacked to display a deep fake video of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk in an erotic scenario. This incident highlights the growing threat of deepfake technology, where attackers can manipulate audio and video to spread misinformation and cause reputational damage. Read more.

📊 In a significant step towards strengthening cybersecurity in the digital economy, the UK government has introduced a new AI cybersecurity standard. This framework aims to protect businesses from evolving cyber threats and ensure that AI technologies are secure by design. The initiative promises to boost confidence in AI-driven systems and support the UK’s efforts in becoming a global leader in cybersecurity. Read more.

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

📢 Contributing and VP Marketing Positions - Series A to C - Global

We’re exclusively working with fast-growing cybersecurity vendors globally, from Series A disruptors to Series C scale-ups, all looking for top marketing talent. If you're ready to drive growth, shape brand strategy, and make an impact in a cutting-edge industry, we want to hear from you.

📢 Contributing and Founding Sellers - Series A - US

We’re working exclusively with a variety of early stage vendors across the US, looking to expand their sales teams. For more information on the available roles, send us an email to info@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter #7!

Charlotte Harris — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Sponsored by DryRun Security

Hello, 2025! 👋

We can’t quite believe we’re already a month into 2025, but what a month it has been!

The start of a new year always has that fresh feeling, and with the crazy advancements of 2024, we’re excited to see what 2025 has in store for the cybersecurity landscape. So, in CyberBytes style, sit back, relax and let’s dive into a round up of the first month of 2025!

Here’s what you can look forward to in the first edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter for 2025:

🔦 Vendor Spotlight - A spotlight on the DryRun Security.

⚠️ Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities - The latest findings by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

📊 2024 Reports: Findings from our friends Mike Privette and Dino Boukouris.

📱 TikTok in the U.S: The Rise, Fall, and Cybersecurity Reckoning - The viral rise, sharp fall, security concerns.

📅 Smarter Selling in Cybersecurity: Free Webinar - Register today!

🔥 Hot Jobs Highlight - This month’s top job opportunities.

🚀 CyberNews - A round up of the latest news in Cybersecurity.

📈 Sales Folks - Don’t Miss Our Exclusive Webinar! 📈

Date: Wednesday, 5th February
Time: 8 AM Pacific

Get ready to level up your insights in Selling Smarter in Cybersecurity: Embedding Smarter Strategies to Close Bigger Deals with our free live webinar! Join cyber sales leader Andrew Monaghan and Aspiron Search’s very own Joseph Cooper as they dive into dive into the art of positioning cybersecurity solutions as essential, strategic investments rather than discretionary budget items.

Why attend?
✅ Gain expert insights you can apply immediately
✅ Interactive Q&A session to get your questions answered
✅ Free resources exclusively for attendees

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now! Click below to register:

Aligning Question: Would you rather fight for a piece of a general security budget—or be a $250k line item in a $50M strategic initiative?

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cdn9crJwTcqyiBtUpyTo1g#/registration

🔦 Vendor Spotlight 🔦

DryRun Security

DryRun Security are dedicated to offering a reliable solution that empowers security teams to scale efficiently while enabling developers to secure their code with ease and effectiveness.

James Wickett, CEO and Co-Founder of DryRun, joined us to share the foundational principles behind DryRun and discuss the exciting future ahead following their impressive $8.7 million Seed funding round.

What inspired you to found DryRun, and how has your vision for the company evolved over time?

What do you see as the biggest challenges and opportunities in the application security space today?

With your recent funding round, what are your top priorities for the next phase of DryRun's growth, and how will this funding help you achieve them?

DryRun’s Impressive $8.7million Seed Fundraise

DryRun Security, an AI-driven company revolutionising application security (AppSec) for development and security teams, has announced an impressive $8.7 million seed funding round. The investment was led by LiveOak Ventures and Work-Bench, with additional support from Cannage Capital.

Find out more by following the link below!

DryRun Security raises $8.7M to advance AI-driven application security - SiliconANGLE

siliconangle.com/2025/01/22/dryrun-security-raises-8-7m-advance-ai-driven-application-security

🚨 New Findings: Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities 🚨

The verdict is in, and it’s alarming news for the Government Facilities sector regarding OT/ICS protocol exposure. According to the latest report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, a staggering 63% of Government Facilities' OT/ICS protocols are publicly accessible online. This poses a significant threat to the security of critical industrial systems.

So, who’s most at risk?

OPC UA: 43%

DNP: 22%

Niagara-Fox: 21%

Ethernet/IP: 10%

Modbus: 4%

Want to read more? You can find the full report here!

Cybersecurity Performance Goals Adoption Report

Publication: 2024 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/CPG%20Adoption%20Report.pdf

📱 TikTok in the U.S: The Rise, Fall, and Cybersecurity Reckoning 📱

TikTok has undeniably become one of the most influential and transformative apps in recent years, with much of its growth fuelled by a surge in users during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, recent developments have drawn global attention as a U.S. law banning TikTok was enacted on Sunday, only to be reversed just 12 hours later. This rapid turn of events raises a pressing question: how much of a cybersecurity threat does the app truly pose?

TikTok raises cybersecurity concerns due to its data collection location, device info, and browsing habits and the potential for the Chinese government to access this data through its National Intelligence Law.

This has led to U.S. bans on government devices, as sensitive data could be exploited for surveillance or other threats. There are also concerns of TikTok being used for propaganda, by manipulating its algorithm to influence public opinion, have prompted global security concerns. In 2020, India banned TikTok, and other countries have flagged it due to data risks.

Read more here!

Why TikTok Is a Cybersecurity Concern: Risks and Tips

Explore the cybersecurity risks associated with TikTok, from data privacy concerns to potential security breaches.

aspironsearch.com/why-tiktok-is-a-cybersecurity-concern-risks-and-tips

📊 Must Read Reports 📊

For those tracking the cybersecurity market, two must-read reports just dropped—each packed with insights to shape your 2024 strategy.

First up, our friend Mike Privette at Return on Security has released his latest deep dive into the financial undercurrents of the cybersecurity industry and global economy. His 2024 report breaks down:

💰 Funding: $14B across 621 rounds in 112 categories.
🤝 M&A: 271 deals worth $45.7B across 59 categories.
🤖 AI Impact: 96% YoY growth in AI cybersecurity funding.
🛠️ Products vs. Services: $12.3B (88%) for products; hybrid models gaining traction.
🌍 Global Trends: US leads with $10.9B (83% of global funding); Europe, Israel & UK show resilience.
📈 Public Markets: Stock performance varies, but AI, data protection & market leadership stand out.

Check out the full report here:

The State of the Cybersecurity Market in 2024

An in-depth analysis of the cybersecurity market in 2024, covering the influence of AI in security, funding and M&A trends, geographical investment patterns, and more.

www.returnonsecurity.com/p/the-state-of-the-cybersecurity-market-in-2024

But that’s not all—Dino and the team at Altitude Cyber have also released their 2024 review, offering even more insights on M&A trends, valuations, and industry shifts.

📌 Major deals: Wiz’s $1.0B Series E, Kiteworks’s $456M Growth round, and Cribl’s $319M Series E.
📊 Most active sectors for funding: Risk & Compliance, Data Security, and Security Operations & Incident Response.
⚡ Most active sectors for M&A: Security Consulting, Risk & Compliance, and MSSPs.

Read the full report here:

Altitude Cyber | 2024 Cybersecurity Year In Review

Altitude Cyber is pleased to provide you with our 2024 Cybersecurity Year in Review. This report highlights trends in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, public markets, company valuations, industry news, upcoming conferences, sector trends, and much more.

www.linkedin.com/pulse/altitude-cyber-2024-cybersecurity-year-review-dino-boukouris-pmj5e/?trackingId=pfZsMJwoD%2FIgee%2BLIjc7jg%3D%3D

Both reports highlight the major shifts and opportunities shaping cybersecurity in 2024.

🌐 CyberNews 🌐

📢 Frenos has secured a $3.88 million seed funding round led by DataTribe, setting the stage for accelerated product development and market penetration in OT cybersecurity. This milestone positions Frenos as a rising player in the cybersecurity industry. We're proud to play a part in Frenos’s growth, with our own pre-seed investment into the company via Aspiron Ventures.

💻 Ransomware groups have adopted a cunning new tactic—posing as fake tech support on Microsoft Teams. By exploiting internal communication channels, they're tricking employees into downloading malicious software.

🌍 NATO declares cyberattacks could trigger a military response under Article 5, treating large-scale incidents as acts of war. This marks a pivotal shift in cybersecurity policy, reinforcing collective defence in the digital age.

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

📢 Contributing and VP Marketing Positions - Series A to C - Global

📢 Contributing and Founding Sellers - Series A - US

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter #6!

Charlotte Harris — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000

‘Tis the Season for Cybersecurity Cheer! 🎄

It’s the final release of CyberBytes: The Newsletter in 2024 - what a year it has been! 🚀

As we wrap up the year, we’re bringing you a festive dose of inspiration, industry highlights, and a look ahead to what 2025 holds for the world of cyber. Whether you’re unwinding with a mince pie or strategising for the new year, we’ve got stories, tips, and trends to keep you ahead of the game.

Here’s what you can look forward to in the final edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter for 2024:

📈 The Biggest Growth Areas of 2024- Our take on the biggest growth areas of Cybersecurity in 2024.

💰 Cyber Investments in 2024 - A look at the key investment areas of 2024.

📊 Improving 1st-2nd Meeting Conversion Rates - Expert advice from a seasoned Sales Leader.

🎙️ CyberBytes: Trailblazers from The Cyber 60 List - Explore essential reads in cybersecurity.

🔥 Hot Jobs Highlight - This month’s top job opportunities.

🚀 Top Talent Trends for 2025 - Our predictions of 2025’s hiring landscape.

Pour yourself some mulled wine and dive in—because CyberBytes is here to make your holiday season both merry and insightful! 🎄✨

👋 A Word From Our Founders 👋

🔦 Vendor Spotlight 🔦

Twine Security

Twine builds AI digital employees who execute tasks from A to Z to help cyber teams close the talent gap.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Benny Porat, Co-Founder and CEO of Twine, about the inspiring story behind Twine's creation, its vision for the future, and much more.

What inspired the founding of Twine Security, and how does your mission address current challenges in the cybersecurity landscape?

Identity and access management (IAM) is a key focus for Twine Security—how does your solution stand out from competitors in this crowded market?

With cybersecurity threats evolving rapidly, how does Twine Security stay ahead of emerging risks and ensure its solutions remain effective?

What trends or challenges in cybersecurity do you foresee shaping the industry over the next five years, and how is Twine Security preparing for them?

5 Key Identity and Access Management (IAM) Mechanisms

Proactive IAM strategies focusing on authentication mechanisms, access controls, privileged accounts, identity federations, and identity repositories have become essential to maintaining robust security.

Check out Twine’s blog diving deeper into the 5 key mechanism!

Twine | 5 Key Identity and Access Management (IAM) Mechanisms

As organizations manage an ever-growing number of identities across various technologies and platforms, proactive IAM strategies focusing on authentication mechanisms, access controls, privileged accounts, identity federations, and identity repositories have become essential to mitigating risks and maintaining robust security.

www.twinesecurity.com/resource/5-key-identity-and-access-management-iam-mechanisms

📈 The Biggest Growth Areas of 2024 📈

Generative AI 💡

2024 has seen some of the biggest advancements in Generative AI, with Generative AI in cybersecurity marking a transformative change in how security professionals anticipate, identify, and address threats.

In this field, the power of generative AI works in two ways: it serves as a tool for cybercriminals and an equally powerful resource for cybersecurity teams dedicated to preventing and mitigating cyber threats.

2025 Predictions for Generative AI

More sophisticated AI-powered attacks
A emphasis on investments in security for AI
A greater need for human oversight.

Read more about Generative AI and what this means for Cybersecurity here!

There has been a concerning 223% rise in the number of deepfakes shared on DarkWeb forums. Reality Defender’s advanced multi-model, multimodal deepfake detection platform enables enterprises and governments to identify AI-generated content at scale.

Check out the deepfake of our own Steffen Foley that the Reality Defender team created for us in a matter of minutes!

Reality Defender - Steffen Foley

IoT Security 🌐

IoT Security is another buzzword in Cybersecurity this year. More than ever IoT Security is crucial to protecting companies and individuals data alike. With billions of IoT devices deployed across industries—from smart homes to healthcare and industrial systems—the attack surface for cybercriminals is growing exponentially.

Statista predicts that the number of IoT devices will reach 75 billion by 2025, creating a massive attack surface for cybercriminals.

Our 2025 Predications for IoT Security

Organizations will demand resilience. The CrowdStrike outage this summer underscored the need for better testing of automated updates.
Introduction of more stringent laws to protect the security and privacy of IoT deployments.
Heavier reliance on blockchain technology.

💰 Investing Trends of 2024 💰

2024 has witnessed remarkable funding rounds and investments, fuelling significant growth across the board. In the final edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter for 2024, we’re highlighting some of the most notable investment trends of the year.

🔦 Notable Investments to Highlight

After the (potential) rise and fall of G-Wiz - Google’s failed aqusition of Wiz, Wiz announced an impressive $1 billion funding round in 2024, bringing the company’s valuation to $12 billion.

AI has undeniably been a major topic of discussion this year, and Cyera’s remarkable $300 million Series D funding round last month has been no exception. Cyera’s platform leverages an AI-driven approach to help organizations discover, classify, and protect their data in real time. Read more about it here!

No conversation about investments would be complete without highlighting Semperis's impressive $125 million growth financing from J.P. Morgan and Hercules Capital. Semperis stands at the forefront of identity-driven cyber resilience, offering a robust identity system defense platform trusted by some of the world's largest enterprises and government agencies.

📈 VC Funding -

Data from Crunchbase suggests that VC funding for Cybersecurity startups grew a significant amount compared to the previous year, with an estimated $2.7 billion across 157 startups.

VC funding has also maintained stability this year, returning to almost pre pandemic levels, suggesting that 2025 will be a great year for funding rounds. There has been a noticeable focus on innovation, with a larger percentage of VC’s opting to back cybersecurity startups that are bringing something new to the industry.

🚀 Areas of Investment -

AI - AI has been a a major buzzword this year, as we mentioned above, with investments in AI have continued to soar.

SOC Automation - The use of technology and tools to automate routine tasks and processes within a security operations has been another key investment area.

Major Cybersecurity Investments in 2024

We take a quick look at major cybersecurity funding rounds and key investment trends in 2024.

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🚨 Calling All Sales Leaders! 🚨

Our brand-new content series with sales leadership expert Andrew Monaghan has nearly concluded, but the insights are here to stay! In this series, Andrew dives into actionable strategies to improve 1st to 2nd meeting conversion rates—a game-changer for sales professionals looking to close more deals.

This series is packed with insights, short videos, and practical tips you can start using today.

P.S. Follow the link below to receive a very special discount off a conversion rate coaching sessions from Andrew himself!

Moving Beyond Discovery to Build Real Value: Advice from Andrew Monaghan - Aspiron

Optimize your cybersecurity sales team’s first meetings. Convert prospects and avoid pitfalls for a stronger sales pipeline.

aspironsearch.com/moving-beyond-discovery-to-build-real-value-advice-from-andrew-monaghan

🎙️ CyberBytes Spotlights: Trailblazers from The Cyber 60 List! 🎙️

In this edition of CyberBytes, we’re thrilled to spotlight some of the brightest minds from The Cyber 60 list! Our podcast has had the privilege of hosting industry trailblazers who are shaping the future of cybersecurity. From groundbreaking insights to inspiring success stories, these guests are leading the charge in the fight against cyber threats. Don’t miss out on these powerful conversations—tune in now!

1. The Long Tail Consequences of Cyber Security Law - Andy Lunsford, BreachRX ⚖️

It was a pleasure to welcome Andy Lundsford CEO & Co-Founder of BreachRX, on to the 2024 BlackHat Edition of CyberBytes. BreachRX are a seed stage vendor who have an Incident Response platform that offers end-to-end guidance throughout a Cyber incident to all internal teams.

Check out the full episode here!

2. Managing Non Human Identities with Danny Brickman, Oasis Security

We were joined by Danny Brickman, Co-Founder & CEO @ Oasis Security, a leading platform for non-human identity management, back in April of this year. Joe and Danny discussed identity security and how it has evolved, AI, data, access, and much more.

You can find the full episode here!

3. Winning the RSA Sandbox: 1 Year On - Chris Sestito, HiddenLayer🔒

Back at BlackHat 2024 we were joined by Chris Sestito for the second time, taking a look back at the year HiddenLayer have had.

Check out the full episode here!

4. Modernise Your Identity Security - Niv Goldenberg, Linx Security 🛡️

In this episode we were joined by Niv Goldenberg, Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder of Linx Security. Linx Security is a leading modern Identity Security solution who had just emerged from stealth with a nice $33m from leading investors, including Index and Cyberstarts.

Watch the full episode here!

5. Scaling Startups & Securing the Software Supply Chain - Nic LaBuz, Endor Labs 💨

At RSA 2024, we sat down with Nic LaBuz to discuss Nic’s background and journey to Endor Labs, how Endor Labs are innovating and much more.

Check out the full episode here!

🚀 Upwind Security Rises to New Heights with $100 Million in Series A Funding! 🚀

Upwind Security has secured $100 million in Series A funding, propelling the company to new heights as it strengthens its position in the cybersecurity.

Upwind Security is on a mission to empower customers to operate cloud environments securely and efficiently, enabling them to accelerate their businesses and focus on future opportunities. Founded by the team behind Spot.io, a global leader in cloud infrastructure optimization acquired by NetApp, Upwind Security leverages unmatched expertise in cloud infrastructure to redefine cybersecurity.

Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to sit down with Amiram Shachar, the CEO and Co-Founder of Upwind Security, to learn more about the company’s journey and mission. Watch the full episode below!

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

📢 VP of Sales - Series A - US

We’re working on VP of Sales search for a recently funded Series A Cybersecurity Client. They are one of the first companies in this cutting edge and innovative space which is creating a new category in security. They have an awesome executive team and backed by leading security investors.

📢 Contributing and Founding Sellers - Series A - US

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

🚀 Top Talent Trends for 2025 🚀

This year has brought significant developments in cybersecurity hiring, driven by the emergence of new tools, evolving risks, and fresh opportunities. The demand for top-tier cybersecurity talent has never been greater as organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape.

One of the standout trends has been the surge in hiring for Operational Technology (OT) security roles. As critical infrastructure and industrial systems become prime targets for cyberattacks, organizations have placed an increased emphasis on protecting these environments. A significant number of the placements we’ve made this year have been within OT security, signaling its growing importance in the broader cybersecurity ecosystem.

2025 Predictions: Where the Focus Will Be

As we look ahead to 2025, OT security is poised to remain a top priority for hiring. With industries like energy, manufacturing, and transportation continuing to adopt digital solutions, the need for specialists in securing these operational systems will only grow.

We also anticipate increased demand for expertise in AI-enhanced threat detection, zero-trust architecture, and data privacy compliance as organizations adapt to shifting regulations and threats. The cybersecurity talent landscape is more dynamic than ever, and we’re excited to help connect top-tier professionals with opportunities that make an impact.

📈 From Vision to Acquisition 📈

At Aspiron Search, we're proud to have played a key role in helping our venture partners achieve exceptional growth through strategic, top-tier hires—contributing to their successful acquisitions.

For us, partnerships go beyond the typical recruiter-client relationship. We strive to deliver real value, leveraging our extensive network and deep industry expertise to drive meaningful results.

💡 Network Perception 💡

Network Perception was founded in 2014 with a mission to protect critical infrastructure from escalating cyber threats

We've partnered with Network Perception across multiple roles, delivering top talent and making a significant impact on their team. Earlier this year, Network Perception was acquired by Dragos. This acquisition enhances remote access security by focusing on firewall policies, access paths, and network segmentation.

🚀 AirGap 🚀

In April 2024, it was announced that AirGap Networks had been acquired by Zscaler. This strategic move combined Zscaler’s Zero Trust SD-WAN with AirGap’s technology to enhance the Zero Trust Exchange, providing robust protection for east-west traffic across branch offices, campuses, factories, and critical OT infrastructure.

We’re proud to have played a role in AirGap’s growth by expanding their team, adding value, and contributing to their journey toward this significant acquisition.

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter #5!

Charlotte Harris — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

The early release of the fifth edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter is no trick, but rather a treat!

This spooktacular edition is sponsored by Ghost Security - bringing you supernatural API security! 👻

Fall is officially here, and whether it's the spooky season or the energy of recent funding announcements, there's a definite buzz in the air this month… 🔮 As we near year-end, we’re excited to deliver even more cybersecurity insights to get you ready for 2025!

Here’s what you can look forward to in this edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter:

🏥 CYMEDSEC - A look into Europe’s Digital Health Care Systems.

🔦 Vendor Spotlight - A look at how Harmonic Security is transforming data protection for the Generative AI era.

📰 CyberNews - A round up of the latest news in Cybersecurity.

🔥 Hot Jobs Highlight - This month’s top job opportunities.

📚 Cyber Bookshelf - Explore essential reads in cybersecurity.

👻 Ghost Security’s Spooky New Announcement👻

Greg Martin and his team at Ghost Security released Reaper, their spooky new open source tool that makes vulnerabilities disappear. Check them out and follow for news on the tool below! 👇

Ghost | Supernatural Application Security

Continuous discovery and real-time insights, enabling teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks in complex digital environments leveraging Agentic AI.

ghostsecurity.com

🏥 CYMEDSEC - Empowering Security in Europe’s Digital Health Care Systems 🏥

It is a widely accepted notion across the world that healthcare is one of the most vital pillars of our society. However, as healthcare increasingly relies on interconnected medical devices, it brings both advancements and new cybersecurity challenges and risk, with potentially crushing consequences.

It is vital that cybersecurity plays an important role in the approval of corresponding products, but the current approval processes of regulatory authorities struggle to keep pace with the rapid advancements in technology. As new innovations emerge, existing regulatory frameworks often lag behind, making it challenging to ensure timely and effective assessments of safety and efficacy in medical devices and technologies. This gap highlights the need for regulatory bodies to adapt and evolve alongside technological developments to maintain patient safety and security.

The EU-funded CYMEDSEC project aims to improve regulatory processes to enhance cybersecurity standards for medical devices. Professor Stephen Gilbert emphasizes the need for better safety measures, particularly as patients transition to remote monitoring. The project will analyze existing regulations, identify gaps, and explore security measures for the future of medical technology.

To find out more, check out the full article by Secuview below!

Security by Design Relieves the Burden on Patients

Similar to road traffic or aviation, IT failures in the healthcare sector can have particularly serious consequences - especially since new application scenarios such as medical monitoring at home are based entirely on networked medical technology. Cyber security should play an important role in the approval of corresponding products.

secuview.secunet.com/artikel/security-by-design-entlastet-die-patientinnen-und-patienten

🔦 Vendor Spotlight 🔦

A look at how Harmonic Security is transforming data protection for the Generative AI era.

What is Harmonic’s core mission?

What types of AI-related security risks are enterprises most concerned about, and how does Harmonic address these concerns proactively?

With the rapid growth of AI tools, how does Harmonic ensure visibility into potential security risks from AI usage within organizations?

With Harmonic’s recent Series A funding to accelerate its zero-touch data protection solutions, how do you plan to use this investment to scale the platform and bring your innovative AI-driven security technology to a wider market?

‘Private Equity’ - Harmonic Security

Harmonic already have customers deployed and using their solutions, all of whom are saving a significant amount of time with their approach. A CIO of a private equity company even managed to avoid a complex, lengthy data labelling project by relying on Harmonic’s advanced detections.

📣 CyberNews 📣

The cybersecurity landscape is one that is very fast paced, so it can hard to keep up to date on the latest goings on, which is why we’ve made it simple! Check out our CyberNews round up below👇

🌐 Armis has raised an astounding $200 million in a Series D funding round, with a new valuation at $4.3 billion.

🏛️ Chinese state affiliated hackers have been found to have intercepted phone calls and audio from several US political figures, including a campaign advisor of Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump. Find out more here!

💸 Ex Darktrace CEO, Poppy Gustafsson, has been appointed as the new investment minister for the UK. Gustafsson co-founded Darktrace in 2013, resigning as CEO in September after Darktrace accepted a $5.3 billion acquisition offer.

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

📢 VP of Marketing - Series B - US

We’re working with an early stage vendor backed by tier 1 VCs disrupting the AppSec space. They’re looking for a VP of Marketing to drive pipeline growth and enhance their presence. You will report directly to the CEO and play a pivotal role is shaping the company's growth trajectory.

📢 Contributing Sellers - Series A - US

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

📚 Cyber Bookshelf - Explore Essential Reads in Cybersecurity 📚

This month’s top read is PREMIER CISO - BOARD & C-SUITE: RAISING THE BAR FOR CYBERSECURITY (CISO SERIES) by Michael Oberlaender.

With three decades of experience in cybersecurity, Michael Oberlaender highlights a vital topic in his third book: the essential skills that every PREMIER CISO must master. He focuses on navigating conversations with the company board and C-suite executives, offering insights on how to effectively address the critical issue of cybersecurity in a manner tailored to the audience, all while conveying the necessary core content.

Get your hands on PREMIER CISO - BOARD & C-SUITE: RAISING THE BAR FOR CYBERSECURITY (CISO SERIES) here!

📈 Aspiron Ventures 📈

We’re so excited to finally introduce Aspiron Ventures, the new venture arm of Aspiron Search!

With a commitment to driving growth for early-stage cybersecurity vendors, Aspiron Ventures will leverage our strong network within the cybersecurity industry to provide strategic investments and meaningful support.

We look forward to empowering the next generation of security innovators and contributing to their success!

Follow the Aspiron Venture’s page below!

Aspiron Ventures | LinkedIn

Aspiron Ventures | Enabling early stage Cybersecurity companies | Aspiron Ventures is the venture arm of Aspiron Search. We invest in early stage Cybersecurity companies, supporting growth with an emphasis on strategic human capital. Get in touch to find out how we can enable your business.

www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-ventures

🤝 CyberBytes: The Community 🤝

Are you or someone you know working for a go-to-market or early-stage cybersecurity company and looking to connect with others in the field? 🔍

CyberBytes: The Community is your go-to space to connect with like-minded individuals, sharing insights and information to navigate the highs and lows of working at a startup or GTM cybersecurity company. Here, you'll find a supportive environment where you can exchange experiences, seek advice, and learn from industry experts. Join us to build valuable connections and enhance your professional journey in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity!

Don’t miss the opportunity to network and grow—join the community today!

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter #4!

Charlotte Harris — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the fourth edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter!

As we enter into the final quarter of the year, we’re thrilled to share even more valuable insights with you.

Here’s what you can look forward to in October’s edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter:

💡 Talent Solutions - A look at some of the our top hiring case studies.

🔦 Vendor Spotlight - A spotlight on the hottest vendors in Cybersecurity.

📰 CyberNews - A round up of the latest news in Cybersecurity.

🔥 Hot Jobs Highlight - This month’s top job opportunities.

💡Talent Solutions - A Hiring Case Study 💡

Background:
Joseph Cooper, Co-Founder of Aspiron Search, was brought in by Tobias Boelter, Head of Security at Harvey AI, to lead a founding security team build. Their partnership spans several years, having worked together at Tobias’s previous three companies, where they developed a strong relationship, and proven track record.

The Challenge:
The roles required specialised expertise in niche security engineering disciplines, coupled with a difficult-to-fill location that mandated onsite presence. Additionally, the caliber of hires sought was exceptionally high, making the task particularly challenging.

The Outcome:
Joseph utilised his extensive network and deep subject matter expertise and robust search methodology to successfully place six world-class cybersecurity professionals within the security team, each bringing unique skills and perspectives. Notably, two of these engineers did not have active profiles on LinkedIn, highlighting Joseph's ability to identify talent beyond conventional channels. Their contributions have significantly strengthened Harvey AI’s security framework and enabled the company to better safeguard its assets in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Are you looking to elevate your business and make impactful hires? Reach out to us at info@aspironsearch!

🔦 Vendor Spotlight 🔦

GreyNoise - Protecting the Missions of the World’s Most Important Organizations

GreyNoise provide real-time, verifiable threat intelligence powered by a global network of proprietary sensors, empowering security teams to work on the most urgent and critical threats.

What is GreyNoise’s core mission?

What are some unique insights GreyNoise has uncovered about internet background noise and malicious traffic patterns?

How has the landscape of internet noise evolved in recent years, and what emerging threats or trends are you seeing today?

‘HoneyPots Are Back’ - GreyNoise

Learn more about the evolving threat landscape, the newest requirements for threat intelligence, and a defender checklist that offers security leaders and practitioners a path forward to the insights needed to defeat the current wave of attackers by following the link below!

GreyNoise Report - Honeypots Are Back

This report breaks down the evolving threat landscape, explores new requirements for threat intelligence, and lays out a honeypot maturity model and defender checklist.

info.greynoise.io/report/honeypots-are-back?utm_campaign=Gated%20Report%20-%20Honeypots%20are%20Back&utm_source=cyberbytes

📣 CyberNews 📣

The cybersecurity landscape is one that is very fast paced, so it can hard to keep up to date on the latest goings on, which is why we’ve made it simple! Check out our CyberNews round up below👇

🌐 Forescout has announced their new SaaS Operational Technologies (OT) solution, allowing organisations to secure complex, heterogeneous OT/IoT and IT environments anywhere.

📱Europol has shut down a major phishing scheme that was targeting stolen mobile phone credentials. The operation resulted in 17 arrests and the shocking recovery of 1.2 million mobile phones.

֎ OperantAI has announced they have secured a $10 million Series A funding to further expands its team and developments.

🚓 Song WU, a Chinese national, as been charged for a long term spear-phishing campaign that targeted NASA, universities and private companies. He faces up to 20 years for each wire fraud count.

🌐 Cyolo revolutionizes secure remote access with AI-powered supervision, simplifying access oversight and enhance the security of privileged connections.

🔥 Hot Job Highlight 🔥

📢 Head of Marketing - Series B - UK/US/Nordics

Working with a fast-growing, Italy-based cybersecurity company in IoT and embedded security. Following their recent Series B funding, they’re looking for a Head of Marketing to lead their global brand expansion. This role will require a versatile leader comfortable wearing multiple hats, driving strategy, and building a strong brand presence worldwide.

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

🤝 CyberBytes: The Community 🤝

Do you know anyone who is looking to break into the cybersecurity space but aren’t sure where to start? 🔍

We have created CyberBytes: The Community, the third instalment to Aspiron Search’s CyberBytes brand. CyberBytes: The Community is a dynamic, collaborative space designed to bring cybersecurity experts, enthusiasts and learners together from all corners of the industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is your go-to platform for knowledge sharing, networking and professional growth.

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Aspiron Search — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the third edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter!

This one is a goodun with a very special BlackHat edition packed with all of our favourite moments! 🎩

Here’s everything you can expect from September’s edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter

🎩 Industry Insights - A look at some of the best insights we got from our CyberBytes guests from this year’s BlackHat podcast episodes!

🎩 Company Spotlight - A spotlight on this year’s BlackHat winners.

🎩 BlackHat Highlights - Our highlights from BlackHat 2024.

🎩 BlackHat Post Conference Tips - All the things we took away from BlackHat and how to implement a strong post-BH strategy.

🎩 Hot Jobs Highlight - This month’s top job opportunities.

💡Industry Insights - A BlackHat Special with Alberto Yepez, ForgePoint Capital 💡

In a recent BlackHat Edition of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we sat down with Co-Founder of ForgePoint Capital, Alberto Yepez.

In this episode, Alberto talked more on his impressive journey from working in the early stages of Apple to co-founding ForgePoint Capital, the impact of a strong talent team and the impact of bringing Context & Contacts to early stage companies.

Check out the full episode here!👇

🎩 BlackHat Highlights 🎩

We had the best time at BlackHat this year, flying all the team out to Vegas and getting to experience the conferences and it’s many events together! Here’s some of our highlights from BlackHat 2024! 👇

⭐ The CISO Society panel discussion between security's best recruiters and the positive impact we can influence on our industry, featuring our very own Oliver Legg!

⭐ The Aspiron Search x Code Red Partners Happy Hour which involved an evening of networking with security leaders, founders and investors

⭐ The incredible NightDragon Kickoff Party that kickstarted BlackHat with a bang!💥

⭐ Recording the in-person episodes of CyberBytes: The Podcast at BlackHat 2024 with our very first sponsor, Fama PR!

🔦 Vendor Spotlight - Our Spotlight on the Hottest Security Vendor 🔦

Insane Cyber - Changing the Game for OT Security

Insane Cyber have created a advanced, automated solution for monitoring host and network data, providing immediate insights and enhanced visibility into your network.

At BlackHat 2024, Insane Cyber hosted an exclusive "Dig Up" event, inviting a select group to enjoy an evening of diggers, dirt, and networking! We were fortunate to attend and didn't want you to miss out—check out the highlights of the night below! 👇

🧐 Implementing A Post BlackHat Strategy - Top Tips 🧐

A few weeks have passed since BlackHat, and we’re finally getting back to a sense of normality. BlackHat, or any conference, can be a great opporunity to build business, but with so much going on, it can be easy to miss the key opportunities once you’re back to set those conversations into action. Check out our top tips for implementing a post conference strategy below!👇

Follow Up! 👋

You know how great your service or product is, but don’t let your recent connections forget it! Make sure to follow up when you get back to keep in the forefront of people’s minds. Try and find something personal that you may have connected on at the conference and use that as the conversation starter.

Now is time to channel your inner influencer and make the most of all the great content you got over the course of the content. Short form content is always the best first step when creating your content plan - think short videos, testimonials or quick snapshots of the conference floor, but make sure to repurpose your content in blogs, ads and more to keep the hype from the event.

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Email! 📩

Email campaigns are a great way to reach out to prospective customers or clients after a conference. Keep in mind, though, that there are no doubt going to be tons of marketing emails sent out off the back of an event, so make sure that yours has specific, valuable messaging and a strong subject line to keep engagement and open rates high.

🔥 Hot Job Highlight 🔥

📢 VP of Engineering & VP of Infrastructure - Growth Stage AI Security Vendor

They are leveraging Big Data & AI to rejuvenate the Security Operations Center. If you are looking for a high-impact role, tackling sizeable technical problems in a fast-growing AI Cybersecurity company, this is for you!

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter #2! 🚀

Aspiron Search — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the second edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter! We wanted to start off by saying a massive thank you for all the support we’ve received off the back of our first release - with over 2,500 subscribers already, we’re overwhelmed with all of the love and we’re so excited to be kicking off this new venture!

Just a quick reminder of everything you can expect from CyberBytes: The Newsletter:

📈 Industry Trends: A look at the latest tech and cybersecurity trends and news.

🧠 Thought Leadership: Insights from founders, CEO’s and cybersecurity leads on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

🔥 Hot Job Highlights: This month’s top job opportunities.

📚 Useful Info and Resources: The best advice and resources to help you get hired and land your next cybersecurity role.

💼 Company Spotlight: An exclusive insight into our clients and the impact they’re making in the cyber space.

🎟️ Attending BlackHat This Year? 🎟️

With just a couple more days to go until BlackHat 2024, we’re busy behind the scenes getting everything ready for our in-person podcasts and social events in Vegas!

💡Industry Insights - An OT Special with Barry Mainz💡

A few weeks ago, we sat down with technology veteran, Barry Mainz, to discuss his journey from ForeScout customer to CEO.

In this episode, Barry talked more on the cyber war against criminals and what individuals can do to address the issue. Check out his key takeaways below! 👇

There are currently 14 billion IOT/OT in companies and critical infrastructure. By 2030, it’s projected to have increased to 25 billion, and, in turn, increase the attack surface significantly.
Typically, the number of people managing OT systems doesn’t go up in proportion to the number of devices, causing a significant challenge for the operator. With the projected increase over the next few years, we need to be prepared for a much bigger problem in the near future.
Different technology, such as Forescout, can identify what assets can be deemed as a potential risk, and provide some control over these threats.

Watch the full episode here! 👇

📈 Monthly CyberNews 📈

We couldn’t talk about the latest cybersecurity news without mentioning the Crowdstrike outage. In case you’ve been living under a rock and have somehow missed it, on the 15th July a Crowdstike update caused a massive IT outage, crashing and disabling millions of Windows systems across the the world, grounding hundreds of airlines and causing issues with globals banks, media outlets and healthcare systems. It is being described as the largest IT outage in history and is estimated to have cost the U.S Fortune 500 companie’s $5.4 billion. You can read more about it here - https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/Explaining-the-largest-IT-outage-in-history-and-whats-next
To be or not to be is definitely the phrase that was conned after the Wiz acquisition deal that never happened. At the beginning of July it was released that Wiz was in talks with Google over a acquisition deal of $23 billion, making it the largest ever deal made by the US tech giant. However, a week later Wiz turned down the deal, opting to remain independent, causing a stir within the industry. Read more about the fall of ‘G-Wiz’ here - https://www.ft.com/content/14553f76-bdfa-4637-bd5d-f3f56a7a4dbc
Anyone looking for a $10 million reward? Well, if you’ve got any information on a North Korean national charged with hacking hospitals, military bases, and NASA then you’re in the money! In all seriousness, the US Department of State has offered a reward of up to $10 million dollars for information on Rim Jong Hyok, is an alleged member of a hacking group targeting foreign businesses, government entities, and the defense industry for cyberespionage and financial gain. Read more here! 🔗 https://www.securityweek.com/us-offers-10-million-reward-for-information-on-north-korean-hacker/

💼 Company Spotlight 💼

Reality Defender - Deepfake Detection

RSA Sandbox Winners, Reality Defender, provides award-winning detection against advanced threats posed by deepfakes and AI-generated disinformation. Their mission is to combat urgent AI-generated threats of today and tomorrow.

Recently, Reality Defender helped to protect a senior Canadian government official by detecting and disproving deepfakes that negatively and falsely depicted them and their integrity. Check out the case study below!

Reality Defender — Enterprise-Grade Deepfake Detection

Reality Defender's deepfake detection platform works with enterprises, platforms, and governments to uncover AI-generated media via a robust multi-model approach, empowering users to identify fraud and disinformation.

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🔓Survival Tips for BlackHat 2024🔓

With just a few days to go until BlackHat USA 2024, we’ve put together a list of some of our top tips for surviving the conference and making the most out of your trip!

📝 Preparation is King! 📝

Conferences are a great way to network with like-minded people and build relationships that make eventually become pivotal in your career. Rather than just showing up and hoping for the best, it’s good to plan ahead. Reach out to connections on LinkedIn, or use useful tools such as Crunchbase to research companies and individuals attending the conference. Try to book meetings with people you know you want to meet, and explore different events at the conference that add value to you or your company.

🥾These Boots Are Made for Walking… 🥾

Make sure to pack your Apple Watch, some comfy trainers and a week’s supply of Compeed Blister plasters…

There is tons of walking involved at BlackHat, whether it be bouncing from event to event, navigating the conference halls or zipping between booths and training sessions. Packing comfortable shoes is so important as your step count is going to be at an all time high, so in the words of Nancy Sinatra, “these boots are made for walkin’, and that’s just what they’ll do!”.

💬 Network, Network, Network! 💬

Networking is one of the biggest highlights of a conference. People from all across the industry typically attend these conferences, which gives you unlimited opportunities to connect with cyber professionals. The conversations you have have the potential to be pivotal in your career or business, but it’s important to remember not to just focus on what you can get, but focus on what you can give. Relationships are built on mutual trust and respect, so give first and help where you can.

🎁 Swag Galore! 🎁

If you’re flying in, we’d seriously suggest you consider purchasing extra baggage for your flight home! 🛫

If you’re a big fan of freebies (who isn’t?!), then you’ll love the conference floor. With tons of swag ranging from pens to plushies, there is always something worth taking home, plus it can be a great way to spark a conversation with an interesting vendor. Why not swing by our suite and collect one of Aspiron Search’s Swag Bags? 😉

🎩 BlackHat 2024 Events 🎩

Attending BlackHat? Come meet us!

We’re hosting two events over the course of BlackHat - the perfect opportunity for you to mingle with like-minded industry professionals and enjoy some boozy bubbles after a long day.

Email events@aspironsearch.com for an invite!

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Join us for an afternoon of socializing and drinks! Our social hour is the perfect chance to connect with like-minded individuals, forge new relationships, and…

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🔥 Hot Job Highlight 🔥

📢 VP of Marketing - Bootstrapped to $11m ARR - London

Work with a very impressive UK based vendor who have bootstrapped their way to over $11m ARR on a PLG model. They need a talented VP Marketing to help ramp their new Mid-Market sales led efforts. Awesome culture here driven purely by the founders goals, not outside money.

📢 VP of Sales - Series A SOC Automation Vendor - US

This vendor have generated impressive ARR in EMEA and are now executing their North America expansion plans. This VP Sales will drive new logo growth in Mid-Enterprise businesses and build a high performing sales team.

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

📣 The Aspiron Search Advisory Board 📣

Building an early-stage security vendor is no easy task. Over the years, we've spoken with hundreds of security founders, and the most common challenges they face include finding product-market fit, defining product messaging and hiring top tier talent. That is why we are so excited to finally be launching the Aspiron Search Advisory Board!

Following on from this, we’re delighted to announce the first public advisor on the Aspiron Search Advisory Board is none other than CISO and founder of Return on Security, Mike Privette!

Find out more about the Aspiron Search Advisory Board here!

The Aspiron Search Advisory Board - Aspiron

Introducing Aspiron Search's advisory board - a invaluable tool that will elevate your business to the next level.

aspironsearch.com/introducing-aspiron-searchs-cybersecurity-advisory-board

🤝 CyberBytes: The Community 🤝

In the last edition, we mentioned our non-profit, the FirstStep Cybersecurity Initiative, which is focused on providing aspiring cyber professionals with the right tools and qualifications to begin your journey into Cybersecurity.

In addition to this, we have created CyberBytes: The Community, the third instalment to Aspiron Search’s CyberBytes brand. CyberBytes: The Community is a dynamic, collaborative space designed to bring cybersecurity experts, enthusiasts and learners together from all corners of the industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is your go-to platform for knowledge sharing, networking and professional growth.

It’s also your opportunity to apply to the next cohort of the FirstStep Initiative and kickstart your career in cyber!

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Welcome to CyberBytes: The Newsletter! 📩

Aspiron Search — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:05:00 +0000

Welcome to CyberBytes: The Newsletter! 📩

A Message From Our Founders…👋

Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect:

📈 Industry Trends: A look at the latest tech and cybersecurity trends and news.

🧠 Thought Leadership: Insights from founders, CEO’s and cybersecurity leads on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

🔦 Hot Job Highlights: This month’s top job opportunities.

📚 Useful Info and Resources: The best advice and resources to help you get hired and land your next cybersecurity role.

💼 Client Spotlight: An exclusive insight into our clients and the impact they’re making in the cyber space.

Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. We hope "CyberBytes: The Newsletter" becomes your go-to source for cybersecurity insights, careers and much more.

💡Industry Insights: A Sit Down With Bob Ackerman💡

Our Co-Founder, Oliver Legg, recently sat down with Bob Ackerman, Founder and Managing Director of AllegisCyber Captial.

In the episode, Bob divulged his take on artificial intelligence and how it’s transforming the cyber space for the better. Take a look at his key takeaways below:

Artificial intelligence has, and will continue to have, a profound impact on the cybersecurity space, creating a huge positive impact on the offensive application of AI.
When AI is applied to cyber-attacks, things that may have taken 9 months to discover, such as the breach at the Office of Personnel Management which comprised of half a million personnel records, will now have the capacity to go down from 9 months to potentially 9 hours.
AI is the enemy of the hacker because the longer the dwell time, the greater the propensity to be discovered.

Check out the full episode here!👇

💼Company Spotlight💼

Cerby - Identity Security for Business Owned IT

Cerby’s mission is to transform traditional security into an employee productivity haven, making it simple for teams to deploy, access and share technology securely.

Check out Cerby’s recent case-study with global leader in personal hygiene, Colgate, as they applied their innovative solution to protect the brand’s image and reputation! 👇

Cerby | Colgate-Palmolive

Global leader and innovator reimagining a healthier future for all people, pets, and our planet

www.cerby.com/resources/case-studies/colgate-palmolive

📈CyberWatch: Current Cybersecurity Trends and Topics 📈

Growing Skills Gap in Cybersecurity
Despite a push to encourage more individuals into the cyberspace, Cybersecurity Ventures estimate that the number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs will reach 3.5 million by 2025, meaning there is a heavier reliance on technology to fulfil aspects of cybersecurity measures. Whilst technical skills are vital in the industry, soft skills are also becoming just as important as the threat landscape becomes more and more complex.
Wiz, Artic Wolf and OpenAI all made it onto CNBC Disruptor 50
AI has fast become a trending topic, not just in cybersecurity but across all other sectors, from agriculture to education. Roughly two third of the CNBC Disruptor 50 Companies are describing AI as critical to the running of their business. Check out the full list here 👉 https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/14/these-are-the-2024-cnbc-disruptor-50-companies.html
Microsoft warns of a surge in the number of attacks on Internet-Exposed OT Devices
Since late 2023, Microsoft have observed an increase in the number of attacks focused on “internet-exposed, poorly secured operational technology (OT) devices”. These repeated attacks “emphasises the crucial need to improve the security posture and prevent critial systems from becoming easy targets”, says Microsoft. You can check out the full article here 👉 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/05/30/exposed-and-vulnerable-recent-attacks-highlight-critical-need-to-protect-internet-exposed-ot-devices/

🔦Hot Jobs Highlight🔦

📢 Series C - Federal Sales Director - US Remote (Washington DC) Preferred

As Director Federal Sales, you will create and implement a strategic sales plan to grow revenue and market share within federal government agencies. This role needs a skilled sales leader with extensive knowledge of federal procurement, a strong network within federal agencies, and a demonstrated track record of success in software sales.

📢 Product Security Engineer - Series B - San Francisco (Onsite)

As a Product Security Engineer, you will join the founding security engineering team of the hottest AI startup in San Francisco backed by OpenAI and Sequoia. You will play a key role in laying down the foundations of security and privacy for the Harvey product.

📢 Director of Engineering - Seed Stage OT Security Vendor

In this role, you will have a huge impact from day one in building the hottest new OT security products. With a host of Fortune200 customers already, this vendor is disrupting the industrial security market, and is looking for someone to lead and further develop their engineering organisation.

📢 Sales Director - Series A - AI SOC Vendor (Early Sales Hire)

One of the youngest-ever Innovation Sandbox finalists is looking to make its second sales hire. Carve out your own territory and join a team working on the cutting-edge of where tech is going. This role requires a hustler, hunter type individual with MDR/XDR/Threat Intel selling expertise.

Reach out to us at jobs@aspironsearch.com to find out more!

🔓Unlocking Cybersecurity: Top Tips from Recruiters🔓

So, you've crafted your CV, submitted your application, and landed an interview – what’s next? Preparing for an interview is crucial for achieving a successful outcome, but where do you begin? We've put together a list of our top tips for preparing for a cybersecurity interview.

🔍 Research the company you’re interviewing with 🔍

It should go without saying, but thoroughly researching the company you're interviewing with is crucial. This preparation not only helps you excel in answering questions about the company's trajectory but also ensures you're confident you can see yourself working there.

🧠 Brush up on both your technical and soft skill knowledge 🧠

In today's world, having both technical and soft skills is essential in any industry, particularly in cybersecurity. Before your interview, take time to refresh and enhance your skills to ensure your abilities stand out.

💼 Take some time to understand the different types of interviews! 💼

There are three main different types of interviews in cyber – behavioural, technical and case-based discussions. Behavioural interviews mainly focus on your experience and how you have handled past scenarios. Technical interviews test your knowledge on specific cyber concepts and tech. Case-based interviews work to test how you would handle a cyber scenario.

🎓FirstStep Cybersecurity Initiative: Kick Starting Careers in Cyber🎓

One of Aspiron Search’s core founding objectives is to have a positive and lasting impact on the Cybersecurity sector. The future of our industry depends on the next generation of Cybersecurity professionals being trained and successfully transitioning into positions. For an aspiring security professional, achieving this can be a minefield with expensive boot camps, endless training courses and conflicting advice.

If you’re looking to kickstart your career in the Cybersecurity sector, why not check out our FirstStep Cybersecurity Initiative? It's a fully funded training and mentorship program designed to provide you with the right tools and qualifications to begin your journey into Cybersecurity.

Learn more here 🎓👉 https://aspironsearch.com/firststep/

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter - October Edition!

Ghosts, Goblins, and Malware - Oh My! 🎃

🌟 Hiring Your First Sales Hire with Jim Wilson, Costanoa Ventures 🌟

🌟 Curiosity Beats Pedigree

🌟 RAMP Time is a KPI, Not a Guess

🌟 Hire For Repeatability, Not Revenue Milestones

🌟 AEs first, then a VP

What are VCs Really Looking For?

Founders First

Coachability Counts

Timing Is Everything

Founders Who Evolve

AI: Opportunity, Not a Shortcut

Q3 Funding - A Deep Dive 🤿

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

🌐 Connecting You With Top Talent 🌐

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BlackHat 2025 🎩

🔦 Top Startups in Cybersecurity: Leaders Shaping the Future 🔦

🔥 Top 3 Unmissable Moments from BlackHat

🎙️ CyberBytes: The Podcast - BlackHat Edition 🎙️

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

🌐 Looking For Your Next Role in Cybersecurity? 🌐

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter - July 2025!

July Edition ☀️

🎩 BlackHat 2025: Event Roundup 🎩

🔎 Hiring Highlights: Aspiron Search Case Study 🔎

💰 July Funding Round Up 💰

🌐 Cyber News 🌐

💻 Webinar Replay 💻

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

🌐 Looking For Your Next Role in Cybersecurity? 🌐

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter - June 2025!

June Edition ☀️

🎙️ CyberBytes: RSA Edition 🎙️

⚠️ Critical Hires in Cybersecurity Startups ⚠️

💰 May Funding Round Up 💰

🌐 Cyber News 🌐

💻 Webinar Sneak Peak 💻

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter - RSA Edition

RSA 2025 🌉

🔦 Startup Spotlight 🔦

🤖 Twine Security

⚡ Edera

🔐 Oasis Security

💻 Smallstep

🔥 Top 3 Unmissable Moments from RSA Week

🎙️ CyberBytes: The Podcast - RSA Edition 🎙️

⛳ The Longest Drive: For A Cause - We Have A Winner!⛳

🎨 Booth Brilliance: RSA 2025’s Most Creative Exhibits 🎨

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

🌐 Looking For Your Next Role in Cybersecurity? 🌐

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter #9!

Hello Q2 👋

🌉 RSA Event Roundup 🌉

The Calm Before the Storm ⚡

The Longest Drive: For a Cause ⛳

CyberBytes: The Podcast 🎙️

🚀 Stealth to Startup: Assessing Product Market Fit Guide 🚀

🔦 Vendor Spotlight 🔦

🛒 Bots, Booze & Blocked Threats 🛑

💰 March Funding 💰

🌐 CyberNews 🌐

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

🌐 Looking For Your Next Role in Cybersecurity? 🌐

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CyberBytes: The Newsletter #8!

February Edition👋

💰 The 2025 Cybersecurity Sales & Marketing Salary Guide: What You Need to Know 💰

🔦 Vendor Spotlight 🔦

💰 Fuelling the Future of Detection Engineering with $7 Million in New Funding 💰

💰 February Funding 💰