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Hello Q2 👋

March has been and gone, and with it a fresh wave of cybersecurity news, challenges and industry shifts. With the RSA Conference on the horizon and cyber discussions heating up, now is the perfect time to sharpen your insights before a busy few weeks in the cyber industry.

Here’s what you can look forward to in the first edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter for 2025:

🇺🇸 RSA Event Roundup 2025: All our events at RSA 2025.

📈 Stealth to Startup Guide - Our guide, in collaboration with FMXA, is your roadmap for navigating the critical early stages of cybersecurity venture.

🔦 Vendor Spotlight - A spotlight into HUMAN Security.

💰 March Funding Roundup - The latest in funding rounds across the industry.

🚀 CyberNews - A round up of the latest news in Cybersecurity.

🔥 Hot Jobs Highlight - This month’s top job opportunities.

🌉 RSA Event Roundup 🌉

T-minus 26 days until RSAC 2025!

We're in full prep mode, gearing up for a packed week at RSA - and trust us, we’ve got some exciting things lined up. Here’s what’s happening:

The Calm Before the Storm ⚡

We’re kicking things off in style! In partnership with LockStep, First Rays, and Marketbridge, we’re hosting The Calm Before the Storm - the ultimate unofficial RSA kickoff party. Expect top-tier networking, great conversations, and an evening of flowing drinks and Irish-inspired bites with CISOs, investors, founders, and cybersecurity leaders.

📍 Who: Security leaders, investors, and founders
📅 When: Sunday, April 27 | 5 PM – 7 PM

The Longest Drive: For a Cause ⛳

Golf + cybersecurity + giving back? We’re in!

In partnership with Costanoa Ventures, we're hosting The Longest Drive: For a Cause during RSA week! Compete in a longest drive challenge on a golf simulator - your winning shot determines a donation to the charity of your choice (matched to the distance you hit!).

📅 When:
🏌️ Monday, April 28 | 9 AM – 4 PM
🏌️ Wednesday, April 30 | 9 AM – 4 PM

Network, compete, and make a difference - all in one swing.

CyberBytes: The Podcast 🎙️

CyberBytes is hitting the RSA! We’re recording in-person podcast episodes, giving cybersecurity pros a platform to share insights and showcase their companies. Want in? We’ve got a few slots left—grab yours before they’re gone!

📅 When:
🎤 Tuesday, April 29 | 9 AM – 4 PM
🎤 Wednesday, April 30 | 9 AM – 4 PM

Reach out to Oliver or Joseph for the registration links!

🚀 Stealth to Startup: Assessing Product Market Fit Guide 🚀

Our guide, in collaboration with FMXA, is your roadmap for navigating the critical early stages of cybersecurity venture. Moving from stealth mode to market launch requires more than just a great product - it demands a deep understanding of your target customers, their pain points, and how your solution fits into the competitive landscape.

This guide breaks down the key steps to validate demand, refine your value proposition, and position your cybersecurity product for sustainable growth. Whether you're an early-stage founder or a product leader, this resource will help you assess, adapt, and align your offering for real market traction.

👉 Download the full guide now!

🔦 Vendor Spotlight 🔦

HUMAN

HUMAN protects organisations from bot attacks, fraud, and abuse, leveraging modern defence to disrupt the economics of cybercrime by increasing the cost to cybercriminals while simultaneously reducing the cost of collective defence.

At the end of last year, HUMAN received an impressive $50+ million in Growth funding to further accelerate HUMAN on their mission to protect the integrity of the digital world by ensuring every online interaction, transaction, and connection is authentic, secure, and human.

🛒 Bots, Booze & Blocked Threats 🛑

A major grocery retailer recently faced a surge of scraping bots, aggressively targeting their alcohol pages. Left unchecked, bot activity like this can lead to compliance risks, security threats, and increased operational costs.

To combat the issue, HUMAN Security deployed its bot mitigation technology, effectively stopping the attack while uncovering key insights—identifying a specific bot persistently scraping alcohol-related pages. With this intelligence, the retailer strengthened its defences and prevented further exploitation.

Check out the full case study below!

💰 March Funding 💰

February brought a fresh wave of investment into cybersecurity, with startups securing major backing to scale innovation and tackle evolving threats. From AI-driven security to next-gen fraud prevention, here’s who’s raising capital and what’s next.

💰 Island raised $250M in a funding round led by Coatue Management, pushing its valuation to $4.8B. The cybersecurity-focused enterprise browser startup has now secured $730M since 2020 and plans to invest in product development and hiring.

💰 VulnCheck raised $12M in a Series A round led by Ten Eleven Ventures. The U.S.-based threat intelligence platform focuses on exploits, vulnerabilities, and initial access brokers.

💰 SpecterOps raised $75.0M in Series B from Insight Partners to enhance its breach and attack path management platform.

💰 Protectt.ai secured $8.8M in Series A from Bessemer Venture Partners to strengthen its mobile application security platform, helping businesses safeguard their apps against threats.

With investors backing AI-driven security, vulnerability management, enterprise browsing, and mobile app protection, these companies are ones to watch - excited to see what they achieve next!

🌐 CyberNews 🌐

The cybersecurity landscape is one that is very fast paced, so it can be hard to keep up to date on the latest goings on, which is why we’ve made it simple! Check out our CyberNews round up below👇

📢 Google Acquires Wiz for $32 Billion

Google announced its intention to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion, marking the largest deal in Alphabet’s history. This strategic move aims to enhance cloud computing security, particularly as customers increasingly adopt multicloud environments. Read more.

🛡️ European Union Invests €1.3 Billion in AI and Cybersecurity

The European Commission announced a €1.3 billion investment in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital skills as part of the Digital Europe Programme for 2025 to 2027. This initiative underscores the EU's commitment to securing European tech sovereignty by investing in advanced technologies and enhancing digital competencies among its citizens. Read more.

📊 Surge in Ransomware Attacks on Industrial Systems

Reports indicated an 87% increase in ransomware attacks targeting industrial systems. Notably, the emergence of Medusa Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and its triple extortion tactics highlighted the evolving sophistication of cyber threats. Additionally, the Qilin RaaS platform continued to be implicated in high-profile breaches, emphasizing the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in critical infrastructure sectors. Read more.

🔥 Hot Job Highlights 🔥

Interested in advancing your career in cybersecurity? Look no further! We've curated a selection of top-tier positions currently available through exclusive searches. Explore our featured roles below and connect with us at [email protected] for further details!

🚀 Head of Sales & Head of Marketing – Series A Cybersecurity Startup – East Coast

We’re exclusively partnering with a recently funded Series A cybersecurity startup backed by top security investors. They’re redefining their category and are now looking for two key leadership hires to drive their next stage of growth.

📢 Head of Sales – Lead the go-to-market strategy and build a high-performing sales team.
📢 Head of Marketing – Own brand strategy, demand generation, and market positioning.

Both roles offer the chance to shape a high-growth startup, work with cutting-edge security technology, and make a real impact.

Interested? Get in touch at [email protected] to learn more!

Reach out to us at [email protected] to find out more!

 🌐 Looking For Your Next Role in Cybersecurity? 🌐

Here at Aspiron Search, we’re committed to supporting you to find your next role in cybersecurity. By understanding your motivations and what makes you tick, we can provide the right opportunities and advice to get you hired!

Contact us at [email protected] to find out more!

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