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RSA 2025 🌉

The RSA Conference has wrapped but the buzz is just getting started. We’ve (almost) recovered from the endless steps, late nights, and whirlwind of conversations - but before it all becomes a blur, this newsletter is here to remind you - RSA 2025? Yeah, it was one for the books.

Here’s what you can look forward to in this RSA-packed edition:

🌟 Startup Spotlight - Interviews with some of the hottest startups and RSA Sandbox finalists making waves in cyber.

🎉 RSA Week Highlights - A roundup of the best events, parties, and moments you had to be there for.

🎨 Booth Brilliance - Our picks for the most creative, eye-catching booths on the expo floor.

🏆 Longest Drive: For A Cause Winner - Find out who crushed the competition (and supported a great cause).

💼 Hot Jobs Highlight - An exclusive look at the cybersecurity roles we’re hiring for right now.

…and plenty more to keep you in the loop.

Ready? Let’s dive in!

🔦 Startup Spotlight 🔦

🤖 Twine Security 

Cybersecurity teams are overwhelmed — and Twine Security is here to change that.

Co-founder and CEO Benny Porat’s mission is clear: build AI-powered digital teammates that help security teams execute tasks from start to finish.

Benny’s insight came from years of working alongside top global companies: the real challenge isn’t just spotting threats, it’s acting on them. That’s where Twine steps in — helping teams work faster, smarter, and at scale.

His advice to founders? “Be mission-driven. If you truly believe in your impact, you’ll overcome every challenge.”

Read the full interview with Benny here:

⚡ Edera 

Edera isn’t your typical security startup - it’s redefining both technology and leadership. Founded by Emily Long, Ariadne Conill, and Alex Zinla, Edera emerged from a shared vision: to tackle container security at its core, making infrastructure secure by design without the need for a massive rebuild.

As one of the few female-led teams in cybersecurity, they’ve beaten the odds, securing early VC funding. Emily’s leadership style stands out too, proving that kindness, grit, and high standards can drive not just innovation, but remarkable business success.

Edera isn’t just stopping breaches - they’re reshaping what a modern security company looks like.

Read the full interview with Emily here:

🔐 Oasis Security

Oasis Security is tackling one of the most overlooked yet rapidly growing risks in cybersecurity: non-human identities. From service accounts to APIs and workloads, these identities now outnumber human users by as much as 50 to 1. While businesses focus heavily on securing human accounts, non-human identities often slip under the radar, exposing vast attack surfaces.

Oasis is changing that with full lifecycle management - from secure provisioning to access control, rotation, and decommissioning. As Adam Ochayon, Director of Product Strategy, puts it: “Hackers today don’t break in -they sign in.” Oasis is helping organizations stay ahead by ensuring these accounts are visible, governed, and protected from day one. With the growing awareness of this challenge, Oasis is leading the way in reshaping identity security.

Read the full interview with Adam here:

💻 Smallstep 

Founded in 2016, Smallstep began by solving a key issue in the online gambling industry and evolved into a popular open-source certificate toolchain. Today, they focus on ensuring only trusted devices can access sensitive resources, offering one of the strongest security guarantees in the industry.

Adaptable and agile, Smallstep is growing quickly, tackling enterprise IT challenges, and motivating their remote team with annual retreats. With plans to double in size next year, they’re on track to become the next Okta. "It’s just the beginning," the team says.

Read the full interview with Cass here:

🔥 Top 3 Unmissable Moments from RSA Week

1. 🥃 Calm Before The Storm – The Ultimate RSA Kickoff
Not to be dramatic… but this might’ve been the best event of the week.

We partnered with Marketbridge, LockStep and First Rays Venture Partners for the ultimate RSA kickoff.

Before the expo chaos and 100’s of overlapping afterparties began, we took over the Chieftain Irish Pub for a proper warm-up:
💬 High-calibre convos
👥 Even higher-calibre guests
🇮🇪 Irish vibes in full swing

CISOs, founders, and cybersecurity legends came through for what can only be described as: chilled chaos, in the best way possible. Networking done right. No hassle, just Guinness, good people, and conversations you won’t forget.

2.⚡ NextEra Energy x Energy Impact Partners: Cyber Meets Critical Infrastructure
This invite-only gathering was a standout among RSA side events. It brought together leaders from cybersecurity, energy, and investment to tackle the rapidly evolving threats facing critical infrastructure. The conversations were sharp, the insights forward-thinking, and the energy in the room was electric - easily one of our favourites from the week!

3.💼 Evolution Equity Partners: Where Capital Meets Cyber
Evolution Equity Partners hosted a powerhouse event that blended intimacy with impact. Investors, cybersecurity founders, and industry leaders gathered for honest discussions on the future of cyber innovation and funding - from seed-stage sparks to growth-stage scale. High-quality conversations and even higher-caliber attendees made this one unforgettable. Notably, the exclusive presence of Boris Johnson added a unique highlight to an already memorable gathering.

Couldn’t make it to ‘The Calm Before The Storm’? Don’t worry, we captured the best moments for you. Watch the highlight reel below!

🎙️ CyberBytes: The Podcast - RSA Edition 🎙️

We took CyberBytes: The Podcast on the road to RSA Conference 2025 - and it didn’t disappoint.

🎙️ 12 standout guests
🔥 Countless powerful conversations
🚀 Our best episodes yet

A huge shoutout to Costanoa Ventures for hosting us in your incredible space and sponsoring this year’s RSA edition — we couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌

And we're kicking things off with a bang…Episode 1 is LIVE with the Co-Founders of RunReveal, Alan Braithwaite and Evan Johnson. Dive into the episode for raw insights, real stories, and how they’re shaking up security data at scale.

🔗 Listen to the full episode here - https://youtu.be/dD_H3xkIiu8

Check out our podcast trailer below! 👇

⛳ The Longest Drive: For A Cause - We Have A Winner!⛳

And the winner of our Longest Drive: For a Cause competition is… Chris Thomas! 💥⛳

Chris's win means we’ll be donating to a charity of his choice.

Huge thanks to everyone who took a swing - some impressive, some interesting - but all in good fun. It was brilliant to break away from the RSA madness and connect with so many of you.

This wasn’t just about distance or technique (or showing off at the tee). It was about doing some good and, thanks to you, we did just that.

Congrats again to Chris for smashing it in style! 👏

Check out some of our highlights below!

🎨 Booth Brilliance: RSA 2025’s Most Creative Exhibits 🎨

RSA Conference 2025 was a showcase of innovation, not just in cybersecurity solutions but also in booth design. Here are some standout booths that captivated attendees with their creativity and interactive experiences:

🐐 Kiteworks: Baby Goat Goodness

One of the most talked-about booths has to be Kiteworks! Their booth featured actual baby goats, providing attendees with a delightful and unexpected experience amidst the tech-heavy environment. The presence of these animals not only drew crowds but also offered a unique way to engage with the brand. 

🧩 Wiz: CISO-Topia

Wiz wowed attendees with its CISO-topia-themed booth, an imaginative space designed just for security leaders. They transformed the booth into the world’s first cloud security TOY STORE — where visitors could play CISO Jenga, snag fun toys, and win awesome prizes. Rather than relying on product-heavy signage, Wiz sparked curiosity and authentic conversations, drawing visitors in to explore, connect, and discover the future of cloud security.

🚨 Insane Cyber: The Future of OT Security

At RSA 2025, Insane Cyber turned heads with their innovative OT security solutions, Valkyrie and Cygent. These tools focused on real-time data monitoring and anomaly detection for critical infrastructure. The booth also featured an exclusive giveaway in collaboration with Garland Technology: a Nintendo Switch 2. Insane Cyber’s cutting-edge demos made it a standout destination for those interested in the latest in OT security.

🛞 Torq Brings the Grave Digger to RSA

At RSA Conference 2025, Torq's booth was the undeniable showstopper, earning widespread acclaim as the "Best Booth at RSAC." The centrepiece? A full-sized, 12,000-pound Grave Digger monster truck parked right on the expo floor, capturing attendees' attention and sparking conversations across the cybersecurity community.

🔥 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!

🚀 Founding AE & SE – OT Cybersecurity | Seed | USA

We’re partnering with a seed-stage OT cyber startup helping critical infrastructure recover fast from attacks.

🚀 Founding AE – AI GRC | Seed | NYC

Backed by top VCs, this Israeli startup is disrupting GRC with AI.

🚀 Founding Sales Hires | Across Most Security Categories

🚀 VP Sales – Identity Security | Series B | USA

🚀 Multi-Hire GTM Roles – AI Security | Series A | USA

Series A AI security startup with serious momentum. Backed by top investors and scaling fast.

📢 Account Executives – West & East Coast
📢 Sales Engineers – West & East Coast
📢 Director of Sales Operations – Drive GTM efficiency

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? 🌐

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