https://preview.erikbethke.com/practice-areas/cybersecurity-resilience/ Futurum covers a broad spectrum of cybersecurity-related technologies, including application, cloud, data, endpoint, network security, identity and access management (IAM), and integrated risk management and Security Operations Center (SOC) markets. en-us Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:16:12 GMT https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/opswat-at-gisec-2026-can-you-secure-what-you-cant-detect/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/opswat-at-gisec-2026-can-you-secure-what-you-cant-detect/ OPSWAT debuted its AI Content Inspector at GISEC Global 2026, introducing a new defense layer against semantic fraud and AI-generated content that bypasses traditional malware scans in enterprise environments. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:16:12 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Software Lifecycle Engineering AI Platforms Cybersecurity & Resilience Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/hgc-and-macroview-bet-on-ai-secops-education-to-win-enterprise-trust/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/hgc-and-macroview-bet-on-ai-secops-education-to-win-enterprise-trust/ HGC and Macroview Telecom co-launch an AI ASOC Workshop Series in October-November 2026, positioning themselves as trusted advisors helping enterprises modernize network and security operations amid critical SOC capacity gaps. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:12:23 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Cybersecurity & Resilience Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/forescout-brings-national-scale-ot-security-to-water-utilities/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/forescout-brings-national-scale-ot-security-to-water-utilities/ Forescout Technologies joins Project Watershed 250, a White House and Texas-backed initiative delivering continuous monitoring and AI-enabled defense to water and wastewater utilities across the nation. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:14:10 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering AI security critical infrastructure protection cybersecurity Infrastructure https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/openais-gpt-6-astra-benchmarks-cyber-risks-and-market-impact/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/openais-gpt-6-astra-benchmarks-cyber-risks-and-market-impact/ Nick Patience, VP and Practice Lead, AI Platforms at Futurum, shares his insights on GPT-6 Astra and what its cyber threshold and monitorability trade-offs mean for Anthropic and Google. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:01:47 GMT Nick Patience Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity AI Platforms Anthropic Claude Fable 5.1 Claude Opus 5 cybersecurity Frontier Models Gemini 3.8 Flash google GPT-6 Astra OpenAI https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/opswat-5150-closing-the-timeout-gap-in-enterprise-file-inspection/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/opswat-5150-closing-the-timeout-gap-in-enterprise-file-inspection/ OPSWAT’s MetaDefender ICAP Server v5.15.0 introduces Smart Scan Timeout, a 30-day workload heat map, and mTLS support to address enterprise security teams’ top blockers in scaling perimeter file inspection. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:15:15 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering cybersecurity DevOps enterprise software Infrastructure https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/thales-kssl-rocket-deal-a-sovereign-security-signal-for-cyber-buyers/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/thales-kssl-rocket-deal-a-sovereign-security-signal-for-cyber-buyers/ Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited’s September 2026 alliance signals durable sovereign-security commitment to government and defence buyers, combining indigenous 70-mm rocket production with cyber-physical threat convergence capabilities. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:13:42 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Semiconductors CIO Insights cybersecurity defence technology digital sovereignty M&A Supply Chain https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/kaseya-bets-on-compliance-to-unlock-regulated-industry-msp-deals/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/kaseya-bets-on-compliance-to-unlock-regulated-industry-msp-deals/ Kaseya’s Connect Edge summit unveiled FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography and native Apple MDM for Datto RMM, enabling MSPs to capture government, healthcare, and defense contracts previously locked behind compliance barriers. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:13:55 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software Cybersecurity & Resilience Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/pa-consulting-bets-on-sovereign-ai-as-regulated-sectors-demand-more/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/pa-consulting-bets-on-sovereign-ai-as-regulated-sectors-demand-more/ PA Consulting has joined a Cosine-led coalition to co-design Lumen Sovereign, the UK’s first fully sovereign frontier AI model targeting highly regulated sectors where data residency and governance are critical blockers to AI adoption. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:13:19 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Enterprise Software AI Platforms Cybersecurity & Resilience Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/pagerdutys-scoped-oauth-the-trust-layer-agentic-ops-requires/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/pagerdutys-scoped-oauth-the-trust-layer-agentic-ops-requires/ PagerDuty’s Scoped OAuth for Public Apps enforces least-privilege access control, giving admins visibility over third-party integrations—essential security for autonomous operations and AI agents at scale. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:15:34 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Enterprise Software AI Platforms Cybersecurity & Resilience DevOps Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/opswat-closes-file-inspection-gaps-with-metadefender-core-v5220/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/opswat-closes-file-inspection-gaps-with-metadefender-core-v5220/ OPSWAT’s MetaDefender Core v5.22.0 introduces a File Structure Validation Engine and FIPS 140-3 compliant database, positioning the platform for government and regulated-sector growth as the SLE market expands. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:19:05 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering compliance cybersecurity enterprise software Software Lifecycle Engineering https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/mantech-bets-on-ai-native-cto-to-lead-defense-it-transformation/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/mantech-bets-on-ai-native-cto-to-lead-defense-it-transformation/ MANTECH promoted Brandy Durham to CTO as part of a C-suite restructuring adding innovation and cyber leadership roles, positioning the defense IT contractor as AI-first amid forecasted cybersecurity market growth to $337.8B by 2029. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:12:34 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity CIO Insights AI CIO & Technology Buyers Cybersecurity & Resilience Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/okta-q2-fy-2027-earnings-beat-and-raise-on-core-identity-strength/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/okta-q2-fy-2027-earnings-beat-and-raise-on-core-identity-strength/ Mitch Ashley, VP and Practice Lead, CIO & Technology Buyers at The Futurum Group, reviews Okta’s Q2 FY 2027 earnings, where core identity strength and new products drove a beat and raise while agentic identity stayed an early, forward-looking driver. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:12 GMT Mitch Ashley Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity CIO Insights Enterprise Software agentic identity Anthropic Auth0 Cross App Access customer identity Earnings Identity identity security MCP Okta Okta for AI Agents Okta Identity Governance Permiso workforce identity https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/mtg-i2-launch-reveals-thaless-critical-infrastructure-security-depth/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/mtg-i2-launch-reveals-thaless-critical-infrastructure-security-depth/ Thales Alenia Space’s MTG-I2 satellite completes the Meteosat Third Generation constellation, positioning Thales as a critical infrastructure security provider for European meteorological data in the expanding cybersecurity market. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:21:07 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Semiconductors Cloud & Infrastructure critical infrastructure protection cybersecurity Infrastructure satellite technology https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/summit-7s-crn-57-ranking-signals-dib-cybersecurity-demand/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/summit-7s-crn-57-ranking-signals-dib-cybersecurity-demand/ Summit 7 earned CRN’s #57 Fast Growth ranking as DIB cybersecurity demand accelerates. The Huntsville firm tripled headcount to 300+ employees while the global cybersecurity market heads toward $337.8B by 2029. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:17:09 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems channel partners cybersecurity Defense Industrial Base market growth https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ransomware-hits-2026-peak-is-your-channel-ready-for-ai-driven-attacks/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ransomware-hits-2026-peak-is-your-channel-ready-for-ai-driven-attacks/ NCC Group’s July 2026 Threat Intelligence Report reveals 894 ransomware cases—a 22% surge and 2026 peak. The emergence of JADEPUFFER, the first fully autonomous AI attack agent, signals a critical escalation for channel partners and enterprises. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:16:55 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems AI Platforms Cybersecurity & Resilience Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/eu-age-verification-app-a-2m-lesson-in-misplaced-security-spend/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/eu-age-verification-app-a-2m-lesson-in-misplaced-security-spend/ The European Commission’s €2M age verification app was twice bypassed in four months because security spending focused on obfuscation rather than attestation, revealing procurement failures in prioritizing controls. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:19:40 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Software Lifecycle Engineering AI cybersecurity digital sovereignty enterprise software Infrastructure https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/why-ai-learned-to-attack-before-it-learned-to-defend/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/why-ai-learned-to-attack-before-it-learned-to-defend/ Fernando Montenegro, VP & Practice Lead at Futurum, shares his insights on how offensive AI succeeds because it’s easier to verify than defensive security, shifting the need for vendors to sell proof of exploitability over volume. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:20:17 GMT Fernando Montenegro Insight Cybersecurity AI Security Testing AI threat modeling Aigentic AI Cybersecurity strategy Defensive AI Offensive AI Security remediation vulnerability management https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/can-frontier-virtual-patching-close-the-ai-exposure-gap/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/can-frontier-virtual-patching-close-the-ai-exposure-gap/ Fernando Montenegro, VP at The Futurum Group, shares insights on how Palo Alto Networks connects AI vulnerability discovery with pre-disclosure network protection. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:36:51 GMT Fernando Montenegro Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity artificial intelligence critical infrastructure cybersecurity Frontier AI Critical Defense Program Frontier Virtual Patching Nova open source software operational technology Palo Alto Networks virtual patching https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/brinqa-buys-plextrac-to-put-proof-behind-exposure-management/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/brinqa-buys-plextrac-to-put-proof-behind-exposure-management/ Fernando Montenegro, VP at Futurum, analyzes Brinqa’s acquisition of PlexTrac and what adding offensive security validation to an exposure management platform does, and does not, prove about remediation. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:02:24 GMT Fernando Montenegro Insight Cybersecurity Brinqa CTEM Exposure Management Offensive Security Penetration Testing PlexTrac https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/thales-cmd-2024-cybersecurity-ambition-meets-a-338b-market/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/thales-cmd-2024-cybersecurity-ambition-meets-a-338b-market/ Thales positioned cybersecurity as a core growth pillar at its November 2024 Capital Markets Day, targeting a market expanding from $195B to $338B by 2029 at 11.6% CAGR, driven by strong enterprise budgets. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:19:00 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software cybersecurity digital sovereignty enterprise software M&A https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/fpt-is-bets-on-vietnams-data-privacy-law-as-a-platform-moment/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/fpt-is-bets-on-vietnams-data-privacy-law-as-a-platform-moment/ Vietnam’s strict new data protection laws drive enterprise urgency. FPT IS launches a four-layer Data Privacy Management Platform to meet compliance demands and position itself as a strategic infrastructure partner. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:18:56 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering compliance cybersecurity data governance digital sovereignty enterprise software https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/digicerts-pqc-event-franchise-shifts-from-awareness-to-action/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/digicerts-pqc-event-franchise-shifts-from-awareness-to-action/ DigiCert’s third annual World Quantum Readiness Day on September 17, 2026, marks a strategic shift from quantum awareness to active post-quantum cryptography deployment, addressing enterprises’ top challenge: cryptographic agility. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:17:49 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Semiconductors Enterprise Software cybersecurity emerging tech enterprise software https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/opswats-otcep-invitation-ot-security-credibility-or-contract-pipeline/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/opswats-otcep-invitation-ot-security-credibility-or-contract-pipeline/ OPSWAT’s CTO presentation at Singapore’s OTCEP Forum signals peer-level recognition in OT Security, positioning the vendor to convert high-visibility relationships into durable contracts. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:17:24 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering critical infrastructure cybersecurity enterprise software government technology OT Security https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/can-nxp-mcx-a5-mcus-secure-the-industrial-edge-before-agentic-attackers-arrive/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/can-nxp-mcx-a5-mcus-secure-the-industrial-edge-before-agentic-attackers-arrive/ Brendan Burke and Olivier Blanchard, Research Directors at Futurum, share their insights on why NXP’s MCX A5, the first MCU to combine a 10BASE-T1S digital PHY, topology discovery, and post-quantum cryptography, gives industrial defenders a head start on agentic attacks. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:31:55 GMT Brendan Burke, Olivier Blanchard Insight Cybersecurity Semiconductors Intelligent Devices 10BASE-T1S Agentic AI building automation CNSA 2.0 Cortex-M33 Cyber Resilience Act Edge AI industrial automation Infineon MCX MCX A5 Microchip ML-DSA ML-KEM NXP onsemi post-quantum cryptography PQC single pair Ethernet SPE STMicroelectronics TJF1410 topology discovery https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/thales-systematic-deal-interoperability-is-now-a-sovereign-imperative/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/thales-systematic-deal-interoperability-is-now-a-sovereign-imperative/ Thales and Systematic’s partnership integrates command-and-control software with SAMP/T NG air defence systems for Denmark, showing that integration capabilities now outrank feature innovation in enterprise cybersecurity. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:16:33 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software cybersecurity defence technology digital sovereignty enterprise software M&A https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/peratons-117m-army-recompete-a-cyber-partnership-blueprint/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/peratons-117m-army-recompete-a-cyber-partnership-blueprint/ Peraton secures $117M Army cyber contract through 2031, demonstrating how proven partnerships drive national security and recurring revenue for defense contractors. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:13:17 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems cyber operations cybersecurity defense partnerships government contracts national security https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/is-the-rise-of-agentic-ai-threatening-cybersecurity-readiness/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/is-the-rise-of-agentic-ai-threatening-cybersecurity-readiness/ Taiwan confirmed an autonomous AI cyber attack in July 2026. Tenable tracked seven incidents across three threat actors, signaling enterprises must urgently build defenses against offensive AI. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:14:05 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Enterprise Software AI Autonomous AI cybersecurity digital sovereignty Threat intelligence https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/cisco-q4-fy-2026-earnings-point-to-broader-ai-infrastructure-demand/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/cisco-q4-fy-2026-earnings-point-to-broader-ai-infrastructure-demand/ Futurum Research analyzes Cisco’s Q4 FY 2026 earnings, focusing on AI infrastructure orders, networking demand, security traction, and FY 2027 guidance. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:41:25 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Cloud & Infrastructure Acacia AI infrastructure Cisco Earnings enterprise infrastructure hyperscalers networking security Silicon One Splunk https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/thales-h1-2026-results-highlight-strategic-shifts-in-cybersecurity-investments/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/thales-h1-2026-results-highlight-strategic-shifts-in-cybersecurity-investments/ Thales’ H1 2026 results reflect a $242B cybersecurity market forecast through 2029, with enterprises planning 5-15% budget increases and 74% showing strong vendor retention, signaling sustained momentum in data security investments. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:16:50 GMT Insight Cybersecurity CIO Insights Enterprise Software AI cybersecurity data analytics Earnings enterprise software https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/sailpoints-upcoming-earnings-call-what-to-expect-and-why-it-matters/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/sailpoints-upcoming-earnings-call-what-to-expect-and-why-it-matters/ SailPoint’s Q2 2027 earnings report comes as identity security demand strengthens, with the cybersecurity market forecast to reach $337.8B by 2029, reinforcing durable demand for its governance platform. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:16:03 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software AI cybersecurity Earnings enterprise software identity management https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/packer-v1160-elevates-security-with-slsa-provenance-for-machine-images/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/packer-v1160-elevates-security-with-slsa-provenance-for-machine-images/ HashiCorp’s Packer v1.16.0 introduces native SLSA provenance attestations, addressing a critical vulnerability in cloud infrastructure where compromised machine images silently propagate to every workload launched from them. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:16:01 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Software Lifecycle Engineering Cloud & Infrastructure cybersecurity DevOps enterprise software Infrastructure Supply Chain https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/widepoints-strong-q2-results-signal-growth-amid-cybersecurity-demand/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/widepoints-strong-q2-results-signal-growth-amid-cybersecurity-demand/ WidePoint Corporation secured a single-awardee DHS CWMS 3.0 contract worth $3.1 billion over 10 years, signaling accelerating federal demand for secure mobility management solutions and marking the company’s evolution into a durable growth platform. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:15:56 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Networking cybersecurity digital sovereignty enterprise infrastructure federal IT government contracts https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/a-loud-floor-and-a-quiet-gap-security-summer-camp-2026/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/a-loud-floor-and-a-quiet-gap-security-summer-camp-2026/ Fernando Montenegro and Mitch Ashley of Futurum unpack Black Hat and DEF CON 2026: an agentic-AI wave on every booth, a record funding surge, a widening capability gap, and what a board will actually fund. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:15:02 GMT Fernando Montenegro, Mitch Ashley Insight Cybersecurity Software Lifecycle Engineering Agentic AI AI Black Hat cybersecurity DEF CON security operations https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/is-ai-governance-the-next-frontier-in-cybersecurity-strategy/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/is-ai-governance-the-next-frontier-in-cybersecurity-strategy/ Rapid7’s Omdia research exposes a critical governance gap in security operations: 75% of organizations experienced AI-related production incidents, yet foundational governance controls remain sparse across the industry. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:19:56 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Enterprise Software AI Cybersecurity & Resilience Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows risk management https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/netscout-q1-fy-2027-service-assurance-and-ddos-capacity-expand/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/netscout-q1-fy-2027-service-assurance-and-ddos-capacity-expand/ Futurum Research analyzes NETSCOUT’s Q1 FY 2027 earnings, focusing on Service Assurance growth, Omnis traction, Arbor Cloud capacity, and FY 2027 guidance. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:15:53 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Cloud & Infrastructure AI AIops Arbor Cloud cybersecurity DDoS Earnings NETSCOUT Observability Omnis service assurance https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/is-the-ai-gold-rush-compromising-data-center-integrity/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/is-the-ai-gold-rush-compromising-data-center-integrity/ Hyperscalers’ $660B capex surge is cutting corners in data center construction, risking unsafe AI infrastructure. Standards-compliant network integration is essential to address structural power gaps and commissioning risks. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:21:43 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Cloud & Infrastructure AI Cybersecurity & Resilience data center Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows Infrastructure https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/rapid7s-strong-q2-2026-results-signal-resilience-amid-cybersecurity-challenges/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/rapid7s-strong-q2-2026-results-signal-resilience-amid-cybersecurity-challenges/ Rapid7’s Q2 2026 results show strong market demand for integrated platforms over fragmented tools, with 72% of buyers citing fragmentation as a challenge, positioning Rapid7 to capitalize on the $242B cybersecurity market. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:20:34 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Enterprise Software AI cybersecurity Earnings enterprise software Platform Strategy https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/everforth-ecs-secures-30m-contract-to-modernize-defense-health-it/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/everforth-ecs-secures-30m-contract-to-modernize-defense-health-it/ Everforth ECS announced a four-year, $30 million prime contract with the Defense Health Agency to deliver analytics, AI, cybersecurity, and cloud modernization capabilities, signaling accelerating federal health IT transformation. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:11:34 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering AI cloud computing cybersecurity digital transformation federal government https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ionq-q2-fy-2026-tempo-quantum-computers-drive-growth-ahead-of-skywater-integration/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ionq-q2-fy-2026-tempo-quantum-computers-drive-growth-ahead-of-skywater-integration/ Brendan Burke, Research Director at Futurum, analyzes IonQ’s Q2 FY 2026 earnings, focusing on quantum platform growth, SkyWater integration, security demand, and raised FY 2026 guidance. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:03:45 GMT Brendan Burke Insight Cybersecurity Semiconductors Cloud & Infrastructure Earnings IonQ QKD Quantum Computing quantum networking Quantum Security quantum sensing semiconductors SkyWater https://preview.erikbethke.com/press-release/risk-management-tops-cyber-budget-drivers-as-modernization-falls-11-points/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/press-release/risk-management-tops-cyber-budget-drivers-as-modernization-falls-11-points/ Fernando Montenegro, VP & Practice Lead at Futurum, on why risk management strategy (47.8%) has overtaken modernization as the top cybersecurity budget driver, with modernization down 11 points. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:55 GMT Fernando Montenegro Press Release Cybersecurity budgets CISO cybersecurity decision maker survey risk management https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/digicerts-recognition-as-a-digital-trust-leader-signals-market-evolution/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/digicerts-recognition-as-a-digital-trust-leader-signals-market-evolution/ DigiCert earned Digital Trust Leader recognition from Frost & Sullivan for its PKI and intelligent trust infrastructure dominance, as enterprises increasingly prioritize quantum-safe encryption and machine identity management. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:18:24 GMT Insight Cybersecurity CIO Insights Enterprise Software cybersecurity digital sovereignty enterprise software Infrastructure M&A https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/surging-cloud-threats-are-supply-chain-attacks-the-new-norm/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/surging-cloud-threats-are-supply-chain-attacks-the-new-norm/ Wiz’s H1 2026 threat report documents a 60% surge in cloud incidents and more than doubled supply-chain attacks, exposing critical security gaps in cloud-native and AI infrastructure. Organizations must modernize their defense strategies now. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:17:16 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Cloud & Infrastructure AI infrastructure cloud computing cybersecurity Supply Chain Threat intelligence https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/lumen-technologies-q2-fy-2026-ai-era-connectivity-drives-strategic-shift/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/lumen-technologies-q2-fy-2026-ai-era-connectivity-drives-strategic-shift/ Futurum Research analyzes Lumen Technologies’ Q2 FY 2026 earnings, focusing on NaaS adoption, Alkira integration, strategic revenue growth, and AI networking strategy. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:23:40 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Cloud & Infrastructure AI networking Alkira Earnings enterprise networking fiber Lumen Technologies LUMN multi-cloud NaaS https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/how-zero-trust-security-is-transforming-ehime-prefectures-network-infrastructure/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/how-zero-trust-security-is-transforming-ehime-prefectures-network-infrastructure/ Net One Systems and SCSK Security jointly won a major contract to deploy zero-trust network infrastructure across Ehime Prefecture’s government operations, reflecting growing channel demand for cybersecurity solutions in 2026. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:17:42 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems Cloud & Infrastructure cybersecurity Infrastructure Public sector systems integration zero-trust security https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ncc-groups-partnership-with-sailpoint-elevates-identity-security-strategy/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ncc-groups-partnership-with-sailpoint-elevates-identity-security-strategy/ NCC Group partnered with SailPoint to deliver comprehensive identity security for human and non-human identities, addressing machine identities as a critical attack surface. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:17:36 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI cloud computing cybersecurity ecosystems enterprise software https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/can-wizs-automated-stig-assessment-transform-compliance-for-federal-agencies/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/can-wizs-automated-stig-assessment-transform-compliance-for-federal-agencies/ Wiz introduces automated DISA STIG assessments for Amazon Linux 2023 and Windows Server 2025, enabling federal agencies to replace manual compliance audits with continuous real-time hardening validation and immediate posture visibility. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:16:45 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Cloud & Infrastructure cloud computing compliance cybersecurity enterprise software federal agencies https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/summit-7s-rapid-growth-signals-a-shift-in-the-solution-provider-market/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/summit-7s-rapid-growth-signals-a-shift-in-the-solution-provider-market/ Summit 7 earned #37 on the 2026 CRN Fast Growth 150 list, signaling robust demand for managed security solutions as enterprises expand cybersecurity budgets amid projected market growth to $338B by 2029. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:16:16 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software cybersecurity enterprise technology managed services market growth solution providers https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/salesforces-agentforce-deployment-a-major-shift-for-military-hr-operations/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/salesforces-agentforce-deployment-a-major-shift-for-military-hr-operations/ Keith Kirkpatrick, Vice President & Research Director, Enterprise Software & Di at Futurum, examines how Salesforce’s groundbreaking Agentic Enterprise deployment at U.S. Army HRC demonstrates secure AI operations at scale, delivering $6M annual sav. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:03:21 GMT Keith Kirkpatrick Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Enterprise Software AI Platforms Cybersecurity & Resilience digital sovereignty enterprise software https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/wipro-and-rubriks-eraas-a-new-era-in-cyber-resilience/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/wipro-and-rubriks-eraas-a-new-era-in-cyber-resilience/ Rubrik and Wipro launched Enterprise Resilience as a Service (ERaaS) on August 5th, combining a data security platform with consulting expertise to capture a rapidly growing $338B cybersecurity market opportunity. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:16:21 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software cloud computing cybersecurity data analytics enterprise software https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/tenables-cyberagents-exchange-a-major-shift-for-collaborative-cyber-defense/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/tenables-cyberagents-exchange-a-major-shift-for-collaborative-cyber-defense/ Tenable launched CyberAgents Exchange, an open-source platform for security professionals to build and collaborate on AI agents, targeting the $337.8B cybersecurity market while addressing enterprise concerns about trust and governance. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:15:42 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Cybersecurity & Resilience Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows