Perspectives from inside the cybersecurity hiring market

- on talent, teams, and what we’re seeing across the companies we work with.

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Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

Essential Skills for Cybersecurity Engineers in 2025

The world of cybersecurity is changing faster than ever before. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the role of essential skills for cybersecurity engineers is

Amy McLean

AI in Cybersecurity: The AI vs AI Arms Race Reshaping Security in 2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity at every level. As attackers use AI to automate phishing, fraud and exploit development, defenders are deploying AI agents, runtime security and autonomous detection to keep pace. Featuring insights from cybersecurity founders across Bolster AI, Ocean, AppViewX and Secure Agentics, this article explores the biggest AI cybersecurity trends of 2026, how AI is changing cyber defence, and why cybersecurity hiring is shifting towards AI security engineers and AI-native security teams.

Amy McLean

AI Application Security: Why AppSec Isn't Dead in the AI Coding Era

AI coding assistants haven't killed application security; they've fundamentally changed it. As AI-generated code accelerates software development, cybersecurity startups are rethinking AppSec, secure software development, and DevSecOps for an era of continuous code generation. Drawing on insights from founders at DryRun Security, Escape, and Clearly AI, this article explores why modern application security now depends on low-noise, AI-aware security tooling, faster security reviews, and engineers who can secure AI-assisted development at scale. Discover how the next generation of AppSec companies are hiring to meet the demands of the AI coding era.

Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

Inside Product Leadership with Jesus Cuadrado, CPO of Xygeni

At the heart of every great product is a leader who understands the delicate balance between innovation, customer needs, and agile delivery. Jesus Cuadrado , Chief Product Off

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Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

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

When we sat down with Michael Nov, co-founder of Prime Security, it was clear from the start that his passion lies in solving one of cybersecurity’s longest-standing bottlenec

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Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

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

When you ask Jason Kaplan why he joined SixMap, he does not give you a canned corporate answer. Instead, he starts with trust, a dash of disruption, and a mission that feels u

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Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

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

When Mauricio Iglesias talks about his journey into cybersecurity, it’s clear this isn’t a typical story. With a background rooted deeply in operational technology (OT) and co

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Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

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

When John Viega and his co-founder Mark Curphey set out to build Crash Override, they weren’t chasing a quick fix or a niche problem. Instead, fueled by a mix of shared excite

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Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

3 Ways to Pivot Into a GTM Cybersecurity Role

Cybersecurity isn’t just a hot market, it’s one of the most resilient, mission-critical industries out there. And as cyber threats get smarter, so do the companies protecting

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Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

Letting Go to Grow: The Right Time for Cybersecurity Founders to Step Back from Sales

For many cybersecurity founders, the journey starts with doing everything themselves: product development, fundraising, hiring, and of course… selling. Especially in the early

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Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

5 Traits the Best Cybersecurity Sales Leaders Have in Common

The cybersecurity market isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s complex. Competitive. Constantly evolving. And when you're selling in this space, especially as a leader, the margi

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Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

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

You've raised a seed round. The vision is clear. The market need is urgent. Now comes the hard part: building the right team to actually ship the product, land your first payi

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Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

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

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 o

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Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

Inside Smallstep: The Startup Making Waves in Device Trust and Security

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 wor

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Charlotte Harris

Director of Marketing

Building Superhuman Security Teams: How Twine Security Is Transforming Cybersecurity Execution

In today’s cybersecurity world, teams are drowning in work. Alerts flood in, tasks pile up, and even the best-resourced security teams struggle to keep up. That’s where Twine

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