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Foundation Capital's Sid Trivedi on the Three Markets AI Labs Can't Easily Enter
AI labs are moving into application security, but three structural barriers define where they won't go, and that's where the next generation of durable security companies will be built, said Sid Trivedi, partner at Foundation Capital.

Netskope's Sanjay Beri on Data Risk, Agent Visibility and Enabling AI Safely
AI adoption has outrun enterprise security, leaving data exposed and controls nonexistent. Sanjay Beri, co-founder and CEO at Netskope, says the answer isn't restriction. It's visibility, context and a culture of enablement.

Car Hacking Village's Ghali on Automotive Security for AI-Driven Mobility Ecosystem
As vehicles evolve into connected, software-defined systems, cybersecurity risks now extend beyond the car itself. Kamel Ghali, vice president at Car Hacking Village, explains why threat modeling, AI safety and ecosystemwide visibility are critical in modern automotive security.

Rain Capital's Lefort on Overcapitalization and Cybersecurity's Barbell Effect
Cybersecurity funding hit all-time highs in 2025, rivaling the 2021 boom, said Sidra Ahmed Lefort, venture partner at Rain Capital. A "barbell effect" has taken hold, with capital concentrating at the earliest and latest stages while squeezing the Series cB and C middle.

Costanoa Ventures' John Cowgill on Moving From Static Analysis to Runtime Defense
Artificial intelligence-generated code is arriving faster than security teams can review it, and the risks are moving from the line level to the system level, says John Cowgill, partner at Costanoa Ventures.

Researcher: If Exploited, Bug Could Crash Hospital Medical Imaging Systems
The Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency is warning of a high severity in Grassroots DICOM, an open-source library commonly used for medical imaging products, that if exploited could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted file resulting in a denial-of-service situation.

Google's Accelerated PQC Timeline Demands Enterprise Action Now
Google set a public deadline for migrating to post-quantum cryptography, setting a strong signal for IT and security leaders that they too should transition their encryption into more robust algorithms. Enterprises need a migration strategy now before the window closes.

Federal Review Questions Whether Private Insurers Can Absorb Cyber Losses
A Department of the Treasury review of cyber risk under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program comes amid concern that nation-state attacks and systemic cyber events may overwhelm private insurers, raising the prospect of a federal backstop to protect critical infrastructure and economic stability.

European Commission Publishes Draft Guidance for Cyber Resilience Act
Key implementation deadlines loom for one of Europe's most consequential cybersecurity laws and draft guidance from the European Union may help manufacturers comply - up to a point.

The Mission: Hack High Value Targets' Devices, Apps and Transmit His Location
A team of cybersecurity students from the University of North Georgia vanquished seven opposing teams from other senior military colleges and elite service academies in an upset victory to win a capture the flag hacking contest staged this week at the National Defense University here.

Incidents Are Unrelated, Says NYC Health + Hospitals
Hackers had access to New York City's municipal healthcare system for nearly three months before being detected, stealing data of an undisclosed number of patients. The incident is the second hacking-related data breach within weeks involving a third-party firm hired by NYC Health + Hospitals.

Also, Russian Signal Phishing, Iran-Linked Malware, Breaches in Spain and France
This week, Tycoon 2FA, Trio-Tech, messaging app spying and a ransomware broker sentenced. Iran-linked hackers. Mazda disclosed a breach. Oracle patched a flaw. North Korean actors weaponized VS Code, a Spanish port ransomware attack, a French teacher data breach and a healthcare firm victim surge.

Proponents Favor Performance Tests Over Certs
The U.S. Department of Defense is for the first time piloting new skills-based assessments for its cyber hiring as an alternative to checking paper qualifications. Many certificates, officials say, don't reflect the skills their cyber teams need in the real world.

NightDragon CEO Dave DeWalt on Perfect Storm of Risks, Attackers and Hybrid Warfare
Cybersecurity has entered a dark phase as AI-powered attackers outpace defense teams. Dave DeWalt of NightDragon outlines how hybrid warfare, critical infrastructure risks and rapid innovation are reshaping global security priorities.

Acting Director Says Furloughs And Cuts Limit Proactive Cyber Defense
A prolonged Homeland Security department shutdown has sidelined much of the U.S. cyber defense agency, halting proactive cyber operations, delaying directives and weakening visibility into threats - conditions officials warn are increasing systemic risk across critical infrastructure.

Keyrock CISO David Cass on Managing Agentic AI Risk in Financial Services
As financial institutions accelerate AI adoption, traditional governance models are falling short. David Cass, CISO at Keyrock, explains why organizations must rethink accountability, asset visibility and identity controls to manage emerging risks from LLMs and agentic AI systems.

Centrii's Rafael Narezzi on Dangers of Weak Controls in Decentralized Energy Systems
As power systems decentralize to support AI workloads and rising energy demand, cyber defenses haven't been keeping pace, says Rafael Narezzi of Centrii. In fact, in December 2025 in Poland, cyberattackers disrupted the power grid balance by targeting battery storage systems.

Google Threat Intelligence's Sandra Joyce on AI Threats and Active Defense
Sharing threat intelligence is no longer enough - the cybersecurity industry must operationalize it through coordinated takedowns and active disruption, says Sandra Joyce, vice president at Google Threat Intelligence.

Rick Orloff and Scott Taylor of Everpure on Cyber Recovery Strategy
Cyber resilience depends on clear recovery priorities and planning. Rick Orloff and Scott Taylor of Everpure explain why firms must define minimum viable business, understand dependencies, and test recovery plans to reduce downtime and limit disruption.