Archive - Venture in Security

AppSec/ProdSec's reality gap: why theory doesn't match practice

A deep dive into the the problems in application and product security - a guest article from Nielet D'Mello

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June 2025

Competing with layer zero in cybersecurity

Exploring the idea of a “layer zero” - why it matters, what makes it powerful, and how security startups can strategically position themselves around…

Jun 24 •

Owning the control point in cybersecurity

Exploring the idea of a “control point” - why it matters, what makes it powerful, and how security startups can strategically position themselves around…

Jun 17 •

Security is not the department of “No”; it’s the department that gets told “No”

Explaining why security is not, in fact, a department of “No” (never has been, and never will be), what it is instead, and what the future is likely to…

Jun 3 •

May 2025

IKEA effect in cybersecurity or why we love the things we build

How the IKEA effect shapes the success, failure, and adoption of cybersecurity products

May 20 •

A perfect cybersecurity startup idea

Discussing a variety of dimensions that would constitute an “ideal” cybersecurity startup idea

May 6 •

April 2025

How startups work: a field guide for security people

Discussing ten specific aspects of startups and the tech ecosystem that security practitioners should understand

Apr 22 •

The ultimate guide to publishing a best selling cybersecurity book

If you’re thinking about writing and publishing your own book, this comprehensive guide is for you. Get ready for a sit-down read, not a casual scroll.

Apr 15

GRC Market Evolution: How the automation vendors redefined the competitive landscape

Analyzing the GRC automation landscape, opportunities and challenges facing this nascent but exciting market segment

Apr 8 •

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Get ready for Wiz mafia to forever reshape the future of cybersecurity

Talking about second and third-order consequences of Wiz's acquisition and the impact it is going to have on the future of the industry at large

Apr 1 •

March 2025

Tensions and opportunities for cybersecurity founders: considerations when building a security company

These aren't black-and-white decisions with clear-cut answers; the value comes from thoughtfully considering each factor.

Mar 26 •

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Navigating the cybersecurity industry: founder’s guide

84 slides about navigating the cybersecurity space and building security startups

Mar 20 •

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