Cybersecurity In The Age of COVID-19
COVID-19 has profoundly affected individuals and organizations globally, and the world as we know it will permanently change. While this crisis is unprecedented, it brings to mind the 2008 financial crisis, 9/11, and the Dot-Com bubble, all which had lasting impacts on doing business, the economy, our society, public safety, and Cybersecurity. Cybersecurity has remained resilient throughout these past crises, and COVID-19 is no different. Since the crisis broke, we have spoken to hundreds of CISOs, founders, investors, and National Security experts in order to author a special report, Cybersecurity In The Age of COVID-19.
While many sectors are experiencing significant slowdowns and disruptions, Cybersecurity’s importance to organizations and consumers remains strong. With the vast majority of employees working remotely, the Home has become the New Enterprise, exponentially expanding the attack surface overnight and creating significant opportunities for hackers, including state-sponsored organizations. Cybersecurity attacks have spiked with hackers exploiting COVID-19 hysteria to launch new phishing campaigns related to the virus, fake websites, and fake social media profiles / users are disseminating disinformation. While companies are racing to protect against temporary gaps and vulnerabilities, we expect to see massive shifts across the Cybersecurity ecosystem, including the Rise of SASE and the Identity of Everything, to address and protect our “new normal”.
“In this unprecedented time of uncertainty as a result of the pandemic, we are experiencing widespread and enduring changes to our daily lives and the economy at large. Cybersecurity is playing a vital role in many of these changes, and in some ways will result in a massive shift in the Cyber landscape, establishing a new group of winners. There is also a temporary ‘dislocation of value’ which is creating a perfect window for Cybersecurity strategic activity.”
– Dave DeWalt, Co-Founder, Momentum Cyber, NightDragon Security
Inside our special report:
- The role of Cybersecurity in times of crisis
- Dislocation of value within the capital markets
- The impact of COVID-19 on key sectors within Cybersecurity
- Insights from National Security experts and Cybersecurity leaders
- COVID-19’s near term impact on M&A and financing activity
- Best Cybersecurity practices for employees working remotely
In addition to our special report, we joined forces with Optiv Security to host a webinar next week featuring Dan Burns (CEO, Optiv Security), Todd Weber (CTO, Optiv Security) and our very own Dave DeWalt (Co-Founder, Momentum Cyber & NightDragon Security) and Dino Boukouris (Founding Director, Momentum Cyber). Details coming soon!
Recent Announcements
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Momentum Cyber’s Annual Cybersecurity Almanac Reveals A Record-Smashing Year
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- Momentum Cyber Releases Its Cybersecurity Mid-Year Review for 2019
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- Momentum Cyber Advises ADT On Its Acquisition Of SDI
- Momentum Cyber Releases Its Cybersecurity Mid-Year Review For 2018
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Recent Momentum Cyber Transactions
Francisco Partners Have Invested In Reciprocity
Role: Sell Side Sector: Risk & Compliance Size: $60,000,000 Location: San Francisco, CA Press Release
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