Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Startups & Investments

Cybersecurity is one of the hottest markets for innovation and funding. These opportunities have given rise to a new ecosystem of cybersecurity startups of which, some will emerge as new leaders in the years to come.

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Annual Report 2020

This year, The Essentials Report, has curated & analyzed the content published by 96 influencers like HackerNoon and Antonio Grasso, discussing hashtags such as #cybersecurity , #infosec and #ransomware.
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@hackernoon shared
On Nov 1, 2020
"Anti-Phishing Cybersecurity Product Market: An Analysis" by @mikepsecuritee https://t.co/8l5qrBEYoo #emailsecurity #phishing
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Anti-Phishing Cybersecurity Product Market: An Analysis

Anti-Phishing Cybersecurity Product Market: An Analysis

Phishing has arguably been the single most devastating cybersecurity threat to the world since its inception in 1990. Let’s take a look at this area and all the various cybersecurity ...

@LarryVNN shared
On Apr 26, 2020
RT @FrankFigliuzzi1: As we race to a cure, our adversaries race to steal it - Hackers hit US coronavirus response: 'They are trying to steal everything' - CNNPolitics #coronachina #CoronaUpdate #coronarussia https://t.co/KoBha6Mbyv
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'They are trying to steal everything.' US coronavirus response hit by foreign hackers

'They are trying to steal everything.' US coronavirus response hit by foreign hackers

The Trump administration is pointing the finger at China for attempting to steal coronavirus research as officials are warning they have seen a growing wave of cyberattacks on US government ...

@hackernoon shared
On Dec 18, 2020
"On Cyberattacks and Data Security Solutions with Eyal Wachsman" https://t.co/hwp23a7w7q #cybersecurity #phishing
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On Cyberattacks and Data Security Solutions with Eyal Wachsman

On Cyberattacks and Data Security Solutions with Eyal Wachsman

The US Government might be the latest victim of increasingly sophisticated global cyberattacks, but these breaches have long been a threat across all sectors.

@LarryVNN shared
On Nov 12, 2020
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@hackernoon shared
On Sep 27, 2020
"How to protect against cyberthreats while employees work from home" by @valuewalk https://t.co/RYsM4Z2dLu #vpn #privacy
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How to protect against cyberthreats while employees work from home

How to protect against cyberthreats while employees work from home

With the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more employees have had to work from home, creating new cybersecurity challenges for businesses. Some workers will have to relearn everything about ...

@DrInfoSec shared
On Oct 23, 2020
WIRED: How 30 Lines of Code Blew Up a 27-Ton Generator. https://t.co/gGW2Yx2ZUK [the potential had been there, but a PoC sends a powerful message]
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How 30 Lines of Code Blew Up a 27-Ton Generator

How 30 Lines of Code Blew Up a 27-Ton Generator

A secret experiment in 2007 proved that hackers could devastate power grid equipment beyond repair—with a file no bigger than a gif.

@LaRaeQuy shared
On Mar 14, 2020
5 best practices for a remote workforce in the age of COVID-19 https://t.co/f9icMQ1Ox6 High costs of living and commutes have caused firms to invest in technology that enables employees to communicate and collaborate with colleagues #leadership #communication https://t.co/ownmKcWGV7
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5 best practices for a remote workforce in the age of COVID-19

5 best practices for a remote workforce in the age of COVID-19

Insights for financial services firms undergoing a rapid transformation to a suddenly-remote workforce.

@hackernoon shared
On Feb 2, 2020
"My friends bet me I couldn't make cybersecurity sexy. Here it goes..." by @inamedinova https://t.co/O1izHFuvLP #cybersecurity #phishingandmalware
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@CindyBiSV shared
On May 9, 2020
RT @jessicafeiyali: @CindyBiSV Key takeaways article here: https://t.co/pHJTCyc6Hh
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How to Break into Venture Capital

How to Break into Venture Capital

On Thursday, May 7th, Soma Capital and Romulus Capital hosted a virtual panel on breaking into venture capital. Here are the key takeaways.

@cto_index shared
On Nov 6, 2020
RT @Corix_JC: Cyber #Security Skills Gap >> What Skills Gap? The #CyberSecurity Industry needs more #talent; but at which level and to do what? >> https://t.co/g5eIEjexB9 @Transform_Sec #business #infosec #leaders #leadership #management #talentmanagement #skillsgap #CISO #CIO #CTO #CEO https://t.co/xHVvPI5WS2
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Cyber Security Skills Gap: What Skills Gap?

Cyber Security Skills Gap: What Skills Gap?

The Cyber Security Industry needs more talent; but at which level and to do what?

@hackernoon shared
On Dec 25, 2020
"What I learned About Cybersecurity after becoming an ISSAP®" https://t.co/XHCg8gbki4 #cybersecurity #mindsetofanengineer
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What I learned About Cybersecurity after becoming an ISSAP®

What I learned About Cybersecurity after becoming an ISSAP®

Being a great security professional is not just about how excellent your technical skills. It would be best if you were particular about the choices or suggesti

@DrInfoSec shared
On Jun 18, 2020
Ransomware Has A New And Very Valuable Hostage In Sight https://t.co/mwczF1wSRr [clue: OuTage]
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Ransomware Has A New And Very Valuable Hostage In Sight

Ransomware Has A New And Very Valuable Hostage In Sight

Cybercriminals have figured out that fencing stolen data is a lot more work than just holding it hostage.

@LarryVNN shared
On Oct 29, 2020
RT @FrankFigliuzzi1: Breaking: Russia-based cyber attack is striking our hospitals -Building Wave of Ransomware Attacks Strike U.S. Hospitals | Top News #Ryuk #ransomware https://t.co/xImCmebnA7
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Building Wave of Ransomware Attacks Strike U.S. Hospitals

Building Wave of Ransomware Attacks Strike U.S. Hospitals

US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, ...

@hackernoon shared
On Dec 18, 2020
"Subdomain Lookup Products to Use for Domain Footprinting" by @whoisxmlapi https://t.co/NoZEEYuk9q #subdomainsearch #subdomainlookup
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Subdomain Lookup Products to Use for Domain Footprinting

Subdomain Lookup Products to Use for Domain Footprinting

Determining the digital footprint of an organization’s Internet-facing systems allows security teams to see which of their digital assets attackers could abuse.

@hackernoon shared
On Jun 24, 2020
"The Five Most Common Ways Hackers Attack Firms' Digital Assets" by @GiorgiMikhelid2 https://t.co/O8ZJTJRo2t #sqlinjection #softwarehacking
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The Five Most Common Ways Hackers Attack Firms' Digital Assets

The Five Most Common Ways Hackers Attack Firms' Digital Assets

Cyber attacks are becoming something of an everyday practice lately. This has grown into a huge problem since unsecured accounts are usually subject to malicious attacks, which result in ...

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how hackers start their afternoons. where 15k+ technologists publish stories & expertise for 3M+ monthly readers. https://t.co/6qDQUhZe2b https://t.co/My4i81YDec

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Digital entrepreneur with a passion for knowledge translation | B2B Tech Influencer | Startups Mentor | CEO https://t.co/rG8xFyu0hY | Italian channel @antgrasso_IT

Follow 179.2k Followers

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Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, Strategy + Business, Book publisher, custom publishing consultant to consulting and other professional services firms.

Follow 3.8k Followers

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University Professor | Cyber Risk Strategist | Digital Trust Advisor | Author, Speaker, Mentor. He/Him. More at https://t.co/StFhqHALIh

Follow 12.7k Followers

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The leading independent source of news and analysis for professionals in the global #payments, #fintech and #commerce community. #Amsterdam

Follow 26.0k Followers

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@CapitalXCompany $100k-$500k checks in 20 co/yr Prev Seeds to 4 x Unicorns; 5 x $500M+; 10 x $250M+ ⚡️Become LP https://t.co/ksEm9lWRuv PhD Dropout @GeorgiaTech

Follow 13.2k Followers

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On a mission to facilitate #innovation, #digitaltransformation & #education for #health & #social impact. Currently helping Bavaria manage #COVID19 (priv acc.)

Follow 1.2k Followers

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Former counterintelligence FBI agent | Mental Toughness Center | Trainer | Author: Secrets of A Strong Mind (2nd Edition) and Mental Toughness For Women Leaders

Follow 80.1k Followers

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the #CTO is the highest technology executive position within a company and leads the technology or engineering department

Follow 4.5k Followers

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Co-Founder of @SparkLabsGroup which includes @SparkLabsGlobal (global seed fund) and @SparkLabsKorea

Follow 16.5k Followers

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SwissCognitive – The Global AI Hub An independent​ network that shares, connects, and unlocks the potentials of #ArtificialIntelligence. #SwissCognitive

Follow 137.9k Followers

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Creator, SCHISM (https://t.co/t4ExlP71v3 | https://t.co/qb5AcRu2Dl) & STEAL THIS SHOW (https://t.co/gdAiGUFFWM | https://t.co/bIdETykPSQ). Prev. STEAL THIS FILM, VODO.

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No. 1 🌎 Marketing Influencer by @thinkers360 | Speaker @MotivationalUK | Professor | F500 Consultant | Member of @CMO_Council & @dandad | Mentor @micromentor

Follow 56.4k Followers

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The Natural evolution of telecom metrics. Live check your digital services pulse over the networks with MedUX. #CustomerExperience

Follow 650.0 Followers

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Latest trends and #innovation on #payments #paymentsinnovation

Follow 1.9k Followers

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MD @Deutsche Bank - views are my own - Ex Wirecard - Angel Investor, Advisor - Founder @paymentbanking, fintech board @stocard host TRX20 PEX21 BEX21

Follow 7.3k Followers