The Security Industry

The Security Industry Substack analyzes the cybersecurity sector, discussing trends, investments, product development, and startup dynamics. It covers the roles of investors, the importance of product choice over platform solutions, market growth, and the impact of technology trends like AI. It aims to provide insights on cybersecurity innovation, investment patterns, and company strategies.

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The hottest Substack posts of The Security Industry

And their main takeaways

First Quarantine Project

0 implied HN points • 01 May 20
  1. During quarantine, the author compiled 15 years of writings into a book for historical record.
  2. The author's writing has led to career-changing events and interactions with industry figures.
  3. The author's essays cover a wide range of topics, from cybersecurity to government proposals to industry critiques.

Surviving Hard Times For Independent Analysts

0 implied HN points • 26 Mar 20
  1. Defining success as an independent industry analyst can be challenging.
  2. Surviving financially during hard times is crucial for independent analysts.
  3. Diversifying income sources, like writing, speaking engagements, and consulting, is important for independent analysts during economic downturns.

The Demise of Symantec

0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 20
  1. Symantec is abandoning many customers, leaving opportunities for competitors like CrowdStrike and Carbon Black.
  2. Symantec's past acquisitions, including Veritas, have not all been successful in terms of value.
  3. Private Equity may play a larger role in fueling growth in the cybersecurity industry.

5G Most Disruptive Technology Change Ever

0 implied HN points • 12 Dec 18
  1. Infrastructure changes can predict the future and lead to financial gains.
  2. 5G technology is extremely fast, reaching up to 70 gigabits per second.
  3. 5G will revolutionize networking, impact IoT, and change office connectivity by 2030.

When Security Vendors Fail

0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 21
  1. Learning from failure is important in history and business.
  2. Failures in the IT security industry can be difficult to recognize.
  3. Investors losing interest can lead to the failure of funded companies.
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Chair Ball and Corporate Bungling

0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 20
  1. People in positions of power can sometimes overestimate their control and make decisions based on ego rather than practicality.
  2. Acquiring companies without a clear strategy or understanding of the market can lead to failure.
  3. Executives playing 'chair ball' in boardrooms can result in risky, ill-advised decisions that harm businesses in the long run.

Journey to a Data-Driven Analyst Firm

0 implied HN points • 15 Jan 22
  1. IT-Harvest was founded with a vision to be a data-driven analyst firm.
  2. Initial experiences with Gartner's Dataquest were not fruitful for gathering needed cybersecurity industry data.
  3. Transitioning to a relational database allowed for better data analysis and informed decision-making at IT-Harvest.

Are TIPs Finally Converging With SIEMs?

0 implied HN points • 09 May 21
  1. Vendors often use the same use cases to explain the value of their products.
  2. SIEMs are known for being noisy and causing alert fatigue in Security Operations Centers (SOCs).
  3. Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) have the potential to replace SIEMs by addressing their shortcomings and reducing the workload for SOC personnel.