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## Resources
- [MIND: 7 Data Security Priorities Before AI Gets Involved](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/7-data-security-priorities-before-ai-gets-involved/)
- [Ido Geffen: Enterprise AI Adoption Is Entering Its Second Phase](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/ido-geffen-enterprise-ai-adoption-is-entering-its-second-phase/)
- [Miggo Security Recognized as a SINET16 Honoree for Advancing Mitigation-First Runtime Defense](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/miggo-security-recognized-as-a-sinet16-honoree-for-advancing-mitigation-first-runtime-defense/)
- [Cycode Extends DevSecOps Reach to Software Packages Developers Download](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-extends-devsecops-reach-to-software-packages-developers-download/)
- [CISO Priorities in the Age of AI](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/ciso-priorities-in-the-age-of-ai/): AI is expanding the CISO role the same way the internet and the cloud did before it.
- [AI Agent Harness: The Layer That Decides Whether AI Security Works](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/ai-agent-harness-the-layer-that-decides-whether-ai-security-works/)
- [New Research Finds 1 in 8 Credentials in Public MCP Config Files Are Hardcoded Secrets and Most Scanning Can’t See Them](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/new-research-finds-1-in-8-credentials-in-public-mcp-config-files-are-hardcoded-secrets-and-most-scanning-cant-see-them/)
- [Crosspoint Capital Leads $72 Million Deal Backing Cyber Startup Mind](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/crosspoint-capital-leads-72-million-deal-backing-cyber-startup-mind/)
- [Novee Launches Exploitability Validation to Put External Security Reports to the Test](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/novee-launches-exploitability-validation-to-put-external-security-reports-to-the-test/)
- [Novee: “AI turns one strong researcher into something closer to a whole team”](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/novee-ai-turns-one-strong-researcher-into-something-closer-to-a-whole-team/)
- [YL Ventures Talking Cyber Newsletter – August 2026](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-talking-cyber-newsletter-august-2026/)
- [Governing AI Starts With The Cloud Architecture](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/governing-ai-starts-with-the-cloud-architecture/)
- [YL Ventures Ranks in PitchBook’s Top Decile of Global Venture Capital for the Fourth Consecutive Year](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-ranks-in-pitchbooks-top-decile-of-global-venture-capital-for-the-fourth-consecutive-year/)
- [Cybersecurity Innovation in the AI Era](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/cybersecurity-innovation-in-the-ai-era/): Explore why code is no longer a sufficient moat in cybersecurity and how founders can build agile, category-defining solutions for the evolving AI threat landscape.
- [Seth Robbins Appointed President of Cycode as Agentic Development Security Accelerates](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/seth-robbins-appointed-president-of-cycode-as-agentic-development-security-accelerates/)
- [The Cost Of Cyber Offense Is Collapsing](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/the-cost-of-cyber-offense-is-collapsing/)
- [Orca’s Gil Geron on securing the AI-powered enterprise](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orcas-gil-geron-on-securing-the-ai-powered-enterprise/)
- [Cycode Opens Early Access to Agentic Workflows for Application Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-opens-early-access-to-agentic-workflows-for-application-security/)
- [Orca Security secures AI-built and developer-created applications](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-secures-ai-built-and-developer-created-applications/)
- [Hush Security says the AI security problem has shifted from protecting models to governing identities as autonomous agents spread](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hush-security-says-the-ai-security-problem-has-shifted-from-protecting-models-to-governing-identities-as-autonomous-agents-spread/)
- [MIND Announces AI DLP Agents for Autonomous Data Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/mind-announces-ai-dlp-agents-for-autonomous-data-security/)
- [Enterprise Momentum Fuels Native as the World’s Largest Companies Shift to Active Defense](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/enterprise-momentum-fuels-native-as-the-worlds-largest-companies-shift-to-active-defense/)
- [Hush Security Raises $30M to Close the AI Agent Governance Gap, with Akamai Joining as Strategic Investor](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hush-security-raises-30m-to-close-the-ai-agent-governance-gap-with-akamai-joining-as-strategic-investor/)
- [Miggo Security Extends AI Reach to Apply Security Controls in Near Real Time](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/miggo-security-extends-ai-reach-to-apply-security-controls-in-near-real-time/)
- [Novee Named an IDC Innovator for Autonomous Penetration Testing for DevSecOps](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/novee-named-an-idc-innovator-for-autonomous-penetration-testing-for-devsecops/)
- [AI Sprawl: How AI Agents Are Changing SaaS Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/ai-sprawl-how-ai-agents-are-changing-saas-security/)
- [99.9% of fixable AI vulnerabilities remain unpatched](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/99-9-of-fixable-ai-vulnerabilities-remain-unpatched/)
- [You can’t outspend an AI attacker](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/you-cant-outspend-an-ai-attacker/)
- [There’s no such thing as stealth anymore](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/theres-no-such-thing-as-stealth-anymore/)
- [AI Is Flooding Security Teams With Findings—That Doesn’t Mean They’re Safer](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/ai-is-flooding-security-teams-with-findings-that-doesnt-mean-theyre-safer/)
- [YL Ventures Talking Cyber Newsletter – June 2026](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-talking-cyber-newsletter-june-2026/)
- [YL Ventures: “The companies retaining talent have replaced the performance of care with the practice of it”](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/yl-ventures-the-companies-retaining-talent-have-replaced-the-performance-of-care-with-the-practice-of-it/)
- [Minimus opens its entire secure container image catalog to developers for free](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/minimus-opens-its-entire-secure-container-image-catalog-to-developers-for-free/)
- [‘Cordyceps’: Mushrooming Malicious Pull Requests Threaten Developer Workflows](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cordyceps-mushrooming-malicious-pull-requests-threaten-developer-workflows/)
- [Cycode Named as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Supply Chain Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-named-as-a-leader-in-the-2026-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-software-supply-chain-security/)
- [Novee Security appoints Arad Offer as VP of Finance](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/novee-security-appoints-arad-offer-as-vp-of-finance/)
- [Miggo adds SSVC scoring as CISA moves beyond CVSS-based vulnerability prioritization](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/miggo-adds-ssvc-scoring-as-cisa-moves-beyond-cvss-based-vulnerability-prioritization/)
- [Opti: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Barak Perelman About The Identity Security Platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/opti-interview-with-co-founder-ceo-barak-perelman-about-the-identity-security-platform/)
- [Israeli Cybersecurity: The Global Engine of Security Innovation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/israeli-cybersecurity-the-global-engine-of-security-innovation/): Discover how Israeli cybersecurity evolved from an R&D outpost into a global platform powerhouse driving the next generation of enterprise security innovation.
- [Hush Security and SDG Corporation Partner to Secure the Entire Non-Human Workforce-from Secrets and Service Accounts to AI Agents](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hush-security-and-sdg-corporation-partner-to-secure-the-entire-non-human-workforce-from-secrets-and-service-accounts-to-ai-agents/)
- [Minimus launches supply chain protection and minicli to automate open-source and container security as code](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/minimus-launches-supply-chain-protection-and-minicli-to-automate-open-source-and-container-security-as-code/)
- [New CSA Report: Over 80% of Organizations that Miss 24-Hour Patch Window Report Security Incidents Involving Known Vulnerabilities](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/new-csa-report-over-80-of-organizations-that-miss-24-hour-patch-window-report-security-incidents-involving-known-vulnerabilities/)
- [Novee debuts Agentic Fix, pushing pentest findings into Claude, Copilot and Cursor](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/novee-debuts-agentic-fix-pushing-pentest-findings-into-claude-copilot-and-cursor/)
- [Native is joining AWS Security Hub Extended](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/15871/)
- [Cycode Wants To Secure The Agentic Era – And It’s Just Launched The Product To Prove It](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-wants-to-secure-the-agentic-era-and-its-just-launched-the-product-to-prove-it/)
- [Miggo Security Leverages AI to Apply Virtual Patches in Near Real Time](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/miggo-security-leverages-ai-to-apply-virtual-patches-in-near-real-time/)
- [ZeroCVEs is not a Mythos](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/zerocves-is-not-a-mythos/)
- [90% of companies have already adopted AI – so why do only 20% manage to extract real value?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/90-of-companies-have-already-adopted-ai-so-why-do-only-20-manage-to-extract-real-value/)
- [Minimus Appoints Tech Dealmaker Yael Nardi as Chief Business Officer to Drive Hyper-Growth](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/minimus-appoints-tech-dealmaker-yael-nardi-as-chief-business-officer-to-drive-hyper-growth/)
- [Why Venture Capitalists Like Israeli Startups for Seed Deals](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/why-venture-capitalists-like-israeli-startups-for-seed-deals/)
- [AWS veterans raise $31 million Series A for cyber startup Native to simplify multi-cloud security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/https-www-axios-com-pro-enterprise-software-deals-2026-03-17-cloud-security-native-42m-ballistic-ventures/)
- [Exclusive: Cloud security startup Native raises $42M](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/exclusive-cloud-security-startup-native-raises-42m/)
- [The Next Frontier of Cloud Security: Introducing Native Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/the-next-frontier-of-cloud-security-introducing-native-security/)
- [How Military Thinking Is Reshaping AI Startups](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/how-military-thinking-is-reshaping-ai-startups/)
- [OpenClaw security challenge: Israeli startup Minimus protects viral AI agent](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/openclaw-security-challenge-israeli-startup-minimus-protects-viral-ai-agent/)
- [AI’s extreme future: A warning from a founder whose company raised millions](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/ais-extreme-future-a-warning-from-a-founder-whose-company-raised-millions/)
- [Novee launches with $51.5M to bring continuous AI offensive security to enterprises](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/novee-launches-with-51-5m-to-bring-continuous-ai-offensive-security-to-enterprises/)
- [Novee: Reclaiming the Offensive Advantage with the Industry’s First Proprietary AI Hacker](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/novee-reclaiming-the-offensive-advantage-with-the-industrys-first-proprietary-ai-hacker/)
- [YL Ventures State of the Cyber Nation 2025](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/yl-ventures-state-of-the-cyber-nation-2025/)
- [CTECH VC Survey 2026: “In 2026, the market will prioritize velocity”](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/ctech-vc-survey-2026-in-2026-the-market-will-prioritize-velocity/)
- [Funding of Israeli Cybersecurity Soars to Record Levels](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/funding-of-israeli-cybersecurity-soars-to-record-levels/)
- [Israeli Cybersecurity Startups Hit Record $4.4B in Funding as Global VCs Take the Lead](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/israeli-cybersecurity-startups-hit-record-4-4b-in-funding-as-global-vcs-take-the-lead/)
- [Israel’s cyber industry funding hit new records in 2025](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/israels-cyber-industry-funding-hit-new-records-in-2025/)
- [Israeli Cybersecurity Funding Hits $4.4 Billion Record High](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/israeli-cybersecurity-funding-hits-4-4-billion-record-high/)
- [Hush Security: Addressing One of the Most Urgent Gaps in Modern Infrastructure](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/hush-security-addressing-one-of-the-most-urgent-gaps-in-modern-infrastructure/)
- [Israeli cybersecurity funding soars to $4.4 billion, up 46% in 2025](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/israeli-cybersecurity-funding-soars-to-4-4-billion-up-46-in-2025/)
- [Opti Raises $20M Seed to Redefine Enterprise Identity Security with AI-Native Automation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/opti-raises-20m-seed-to-redefine-enterprise-identity-security-with-ai-native-automation/): Opti is transforming Identity and Access Management (IAM) by giving security teams an AI engine that understands enterprise access at scale - turning complex identity decisions into precise, explainable, and instantly actionable insights
- [Opti: The Right Team to Redefine Identity Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/opti-the-right-team-to-redefine-identity-security/)
- [Opti lands $20M to automate enterprise identity governance with AI](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/opti-lands-20m-to-automate-enterprise-identity-governance-with-ai/)
- [Cycode Previews Ability to Identify AI Tools and Platforms Used to Write Code](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-previews-ability-to-identify-ai-tools-and-platforms-used-to-write-code/)
- [MIND Expands Endpoint DLP to Help Enterprises, MSSPs Secure GenAI Use at the Edge](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/mind-expands-endpoint-dlp-to-help-enterprises-mssps-secure-genai-use-at-the-edge/)
- [MCPTotal launches end-to-end platform for safe enterprise adoption of MCP](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/mcptotal-launches-end-to-end-platform-for-safe-enterprise-adoption-of-mcp/)
- [MCPTotal Launches to Power Secure Enterprise MCP Workflows](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/mcptotal-launches-to-power-secure-enterprise-mcp-workflows/)
- [Miggo Security Named a Gartner® Cool Vendor in AI Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/miggo-security-named-a-gartner-cool-vendor-in-ai-security/)
- [MIND Integrates with Okta to Stop Insider Threats](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/mind-integrates-with-okta-to-stop-insider-threats/)
- [Hush Security emerges from stealth to eliminate risks, burdens of static machine authentication keys](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hush-security-emerges-from-stealth-to-eliminate-risks-burdens-of-static-machine-authentication-keys/)
- [Hush Security Emerges from Stealth with Secretless Machine Access Platform, Ending the Need for Vaults](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hush-security-emerges-from-stealth-with-secretless-machine-access-platform-ending-the-need-for-vaults/)
- [Cato Networks Acquires Aim Security to Extend SASE Leadership and Secure Enterprise AI Transformation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cato-networks-acquires-aim-security-to-extend-sase-leadership-and-secure-enterprise-ai-transformation/)
- [Aiming High: The Aim Security Path to a Landmark Acquisition](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/aiming-high-the-aim-security-path-to-a-landmark-acquisition/): When I first met Matan G. and Adir Gruss , I immediately identified the rare mix of vision and character that makes great entrepreneurs. Matan had spent a decade in the IDF leading an R&D section in Unit 8200 with 150 engineers. He carried that experience into Aim with the clarity and decisiveness of someone used to solving complex problems under pressure, but also with the warmth of a leader people want to follow.
- [Interview With Itai Goldman Co Founder and CTO at Miggo Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/interview-with-itai-goldman-co-founder-and-cto-at-miggo-security/)
- [The next big exits in Israeli AI cyber? YL Ventures is betting on resilience, not hype](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/the-next-big-exits-in-israeli-ai-cyber-yl-ventures-is-betting-on-resilience-not-hype/)
- [Meet the Cybersecurity Startups Beating Hackers at Their Own Game](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/meet-the-cybersecurity-startups-beating-hackers-at-their-own-game/)
- [YL Ventures Named to TIME’s List of America’s Top Venture Capital Firms for 2025 and Ranked Among PitchBook’s Top 10 Global Fund Managers](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-named-to-times-list-of-americas-top-venture-capital-firms-for-2025-and-ranked-among-pitchbooks-top-10-global-fund-managers/): YL Ventures, a global venture capital firm focused on Israeli cybersecurity innovation, has been named one of America's Top Venture Capital Firms for 2025 by TIME and Statista. This acknowledgment follows the firm's inclusion in PitchBook's 2024 Global Manager Performance Score League Tables, where it was ranked #10 out of 350 global venture capital fund families, marking the third consecutive year YL Ventures has been named among the top 10 performing VC managers worldwide.
- [Orca Security Extends Runtime Protection to Hybrid and Private Cloud Environments](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-extends-runtime-protection-to-hybrid-and-private-cloud-environments/)
- [MIND launches autonomous DLP platform to put data protection on autopilot](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/mind-launches-autonomous-dlp-platform-to-put-data-protection-on-autopilot/)
- [Minimus Adds to Platform for Securing Container Images](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/minimus-adds-to-platform-for-securing-container-images/)
- [Commvault Announces Intent to Acquire Data and AI Security Company Satori Cyber](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/commvault-announces-intent-to-acquire-data-and-ai-security-company-satori-cyber/): Proposed deal will extend Commvault's foundational data and AI security capabilities to its comprehensive cyber resilience platform
- [AI built it, but can you trust it?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/ai-built-it-but-can-you-trust-it/): In this Help Net Security interview, John Morello, CTO at Minimus, discusses the security risks in AI-driven development, where many dependencies are pulled in quickly. He explains why it’s hard to secure software stacks that no one fully understands. He also shares what needs to change to keep development secure as AI becomes more common.
- [Tenable To Acquire Cloud Data Security Startup Eureka](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/tenable-to-acquire-cloud-data-security-startup-eureka/)
- [MIND’s Series A Signals the Future of DLP](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/minds-series-a-signals-the-future-of-dlp/)
- [MIND Raises $30M Series A Funding to Deliver Autonomous Data Loss Prevention Through AI](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/interviews/mind-raises-30m-series-a-funding-to-deliver-autonomous-data-loss-prevention-through-ai/): Led by Paladin Capital Group and Crosspoint Capital Partners, MIND is already serving Fortune 1000 companies across diverse industries
- [Russian hackers Void Blizzard step up espionage campaign](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/russian-hackers-void-blizzard-step-up-espionage-campaign/)
- [Orca Security acquires Opus to expand AI-driven cloud security automation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-acquires-opus-to-expand-ai-driven-cloud-security-automation/)
- [Orca Security Acquires Opus to Pioneer Agentic AI-Powered Cloud Security Remediation and Prevention](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-acquires-opus-to-pioneer-agentic-ai-powered-cloud-security-remediation-and-prevention/): The acquisition marks a major leap forward as Orca evolves from observation to autonomous action in cloud security
- [YL Ventures: How This VC Firm Helps Cybersecurity Entrepreneurs Scale Their Businesses](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-how-this-vc-firm-helps-cybersecurity-entrepreneurs-scale-their-businesses/): YL Ventures is an early-stage firm that funds and supports visionary cybersecurity entrepreneurs from seed to scale to help them evolve transformative ideas into market-leading companies. Pulse 2.0 interviewed YL Ventures partner Justin Somaini to learn more about the firm.
- [Application security startup Minimus debuts with $51M to reduce cloud software vulnerabilities](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/application-security-startup-minimus-debuts-with-51m-to-reduce-cloud-software-vulnerabilities/)
- [Minimus Launches at RSAC 2025; Reducing Application Security Vulnerabilities by over 95%](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/13182/)
- [Proud to Announce:  Miggo Secures Series A Funding to Transform Application Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/proud-to-announce-miggo-secures-series-a-funding-to-transform-application-security/)
- [Miggo Raises $17M Series A to Replace Patch-and-Pray With Real-Time Application](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/miggo-raises-17m-series-a-to-replace-patch-and-pray-with-real-time-application/)
- [New Research From Cloud Security Alliance Highlights Critical Need for a More Unified, Purpose-Built Approach to SaaS Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/new-research-from-cloud-security-alliance-highlights-critical-need-for-a-more-unified-purpose-built-approach-to-saas-security/)
- [MIND Selected as Top 10 Finalist for RSAC™ 2025 Conference 20th Annual Innovation Sandbox Contest](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/mind-selected-as-top-10-finalist-for-rsac-2025-conference-20th-annual-innovation-sandbox-contest/): MIND Recognized for the First-Ever Data Security Platform that Puts Data Loss Prevention and Insider Risk Management Programs on Autopilot to Stop Data Leaks
- [YL Ventures announced as Finalist for Investor of the Year at the SC Media Awards 2025](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-announced-as-finalist-for-investor-of-the-year-at-the-sc-media-awards-2025/): Andy Ellis, Partner at YL Ventures is Finalist for Executive of the Year.
- [6 Must-See Sessions at RSAC 2025](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/6-must-see-sessions-at-rsac-2025/)
- [Hunters Announces New AI Capabilities with Pathfinder AI for Smarter SOC Automation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-announces-new-ai-capabilities-with-pathfinder-ai-for-smarter-soc-automation/)
- [Grip Security Launches Industry’s Only SaaS Security Posture Management Solution Built on a Foundation of Visibility and Automation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-launches-industrys-only-saas-security-posture-management-solution-built-on-a-foundation-of-visibility-and-automation/)
- [Tenable Completes Acquisition of Vulcan Cyber](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/tenable-completes-acquisition-of-vulcan-cyber/)
- [The Vulcan Cyber Journey: From Insight to Impact](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/the-vulcan-cyber-journey-from-insight-to-impact/)
- [Tenable To Acquire Vulcan Cyber For $150M, Boosting Exposure Management Offering](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/tenable-to-acquire-vulcan-cyber-for-150m-boosting-exposure-management-offering/): The cybersecurity vendor says its deal for the six-year-old company will augment its platform in the exposure management segment. Vulcan is a venture-backed player in the exposure risk management space, which offers capabilities around management of vulnerabilities, cloud exposures such as misconfigurations and other cyber risks. Tenable is among the biggest names in the exposure management segment and has already been busy expanding its platform through M&A in recent years.
- [Israel’s Tech Sector Continues To Thrive](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/israels-tech-sector-continues-to-thrive/): In 2024, Israel's cybersecurity sector stood out as a rare bright spot in a year marked by regional conflict and global economic challenges. Data from YL Ventures annual State of the Cyber Nation Report 2024 reveals that the industry achieved significant growth, with over $4 billion invested across 89 funding rounds. This resilience not only reflects the strength of Israel’s tech ecosystem but also underscores its critical role in addressing the world’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
- [Israel cyber firms raise $4 bln in 2024 on surge of cloud, AI security needs](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/israel-cyber-firms-raise-4-bln-in-2024-on-surge-of-cloud-ai-security-needs/): Ofer Schreiber (Senior Partner) and Andy Ellis (Partner) share insights from YL Ventures' "State of the Cyber Nation" Report 2024.
- [“The Israeli cybersecurity industry demonstrated exceptional resilience,” says YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/the-israeli-cybersecurity-industry-demonstrated-exceptional-resilience-says-yl-ventures/): Ofer Schreiber joined CTech for its 2025 VC Survey to share reflections on the tech ecosystem and predict where Startup Nation will go in the next year.
- [State of the Cyber Nation 2024 Report](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/state-of-the-cyber-nation-2024-report/): We’re thrilled to present YL Ventures' 2024 "State of the Cyber Nation" report - an annual initiative highlighting the past year’s trends, funding rounds, and exits in the Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem!
- [What cyberland could see in 2025](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/what-cyberland-could-see-in-2025/): AI is revolutionizing the hashtag#cybersecurity landscape in unprecedented ways. Our Senior Partner Ofer Schreiber shared his insights with Axios on this transformation as we enter 2025. The fusion of hashtag#AI and cybersecurity presents both immense opportunities and new challenges for enterprises worldwide, as 2025 is poised to be a pivotal year for AI-driven security innovations and adaptations
- [Venture Capital’s 2025 Rising Stars](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/venture-capitals-2025-rising-stars/): We're thrilled to announce that our own Ron Binder has been named to Venture Capital Journal's 2025 Rising Stars list! As Demand Generation Manager at YL Ventures, Ron has made an incredible impact, launching innovative lead generation programs that attract hashtag#cybersecurity early adopters and facilitated key introductions for the firm's portfolio companies. His multi-channel expertise across multiple hashtag#growth channels has generated a multi-million dollar pipeline, leading to a growing number of closed deals and significant revenue growth.
- [The Crystal Ball: What 2025 holds for pivotal sectors, including crypto, consumer, and health](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/the-crystal-ball-what-2025-holds-for-pivotal-sectors-including-crypto-consumer-and-health/)
- [Dev + Sec: A collaborative approach to cybersecurity](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/dev-sec-a-collaborative-approach-to-cybersecurity/): YL Ventures' CTO, Nadav Lev, shares practical tips with Help Net Security on empowering security and developer teams to work together to build secure, top-tier products. Whether its by driving a cultural change, adopting a shift-left workflow or leveraging tools developers love such as Opus Security, a collaborative mindset is the only way to go.
- [Welcome, MIND: The Breakthrough in DLP We’ve Been Waiting For.](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/welcome-mind-the-breakthrough-in-dlp-weve-been-waiting-for/)
- [Data Loss Prevention Startup MIND Emerges From Stealth With $11M in Funding to Revolutionize Data Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/data-loss-prevention-startup-mind-emerges-from-stealth-with-11m-in-funding-to-revolutionize-data-security/): We’re thrilled to announce our newest portfolio company, MIND—the first data security platform to *automate DLP*. MIND raised $11M in seed funding led by YL Ventures, with participation from cybersecurity leaders at Adobe, ADT, CrowdStrike and FireEye, Inc. It is our second collaboration with Eran Barak, CEO of MIND, following our success with Hexadite. Leading the charge are fellow co-founders CTO Itai Schwartz and VP of R&D Hod Bin Noon. This DLP game-changer is finally closing legacy gaps with real-time, context-aware insights. With MIND, security teams can pinpoint and address genuine hashtag#data risks faster, more accurately and more efficiently than ever before.
- [Cybersecurity Funding Plummets 51% In Q3](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/cybersecurity-funding-plummets-51-in-q3/): In Q3, early-stage Israeli #cybersecurity #startups took center stage, securing the majority of #funding rounds for the #security sector. But what’s next? Senior Partner Ofer Schreiber shares his forecast with Crunchbase News' Chris Metinko. “In Q4, we anticipate several large funding rounds, the likes of Q1 and Q2, that have been on the back burner for the past few months and may compensate for the slight drop in Q3,” predicts Ofer. Despite a general decline in funding for the cybersecurity sector, the resilience of early-stage startups highlights a promising future. As Ofer points out, the upcoming quarter holds potential for substantial funding activity that's poised to reshape the landscape.
- [Navigating the Next Wave of Israeli Cybersecurity Highlights from YL Ventures’ Cybersecurity Panel at JOURNEY 2024](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/navigating-the-next-wave-of-israeli-cybersecurity-highlights-from-yl-ventures-cybersecurity-panel-at-journey-2024/): As we navigate the second half of 2024, I seized the opportunity to lean into the driving forces behind these trends and their implications for the future of Israeli cybersecurity by hosting a cybersecurity panel at EY’s JOURNEY conference in Tel Aviv.
- [Opus Security Elevates Vulnerability Management With its AI-Powered Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/opus-security-elevates-vulnerability-management-with-its-ai-powered-multi-layered-prioritization-engine/): Opus’ innovative engine integrates AI-driven intelligence, contextual data and automated decision-making to drive precise, efficient vulnerability remediation.
- [Yoav Andrew Leitersdorf of YL Ventures talks igniting startup growth](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/yoav-andrew-leitersdorf-of-yl-ventures-talks-igniting-startup-growth/): Catch Managing Partner Yoav Leitersdorf in an exclusive sit-down interview with Trinity Chavez of NYSE TV as they dive into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of cybersecurity. In this dynamic conversation, Yoav reveals YL Ventures' powerful value-add approach, explores the game-changing impact of AI on security, and shines a spotlight on our portfolio companies: Gutsy and Aim Security. 🎥 Watch the full interview here >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KXLwSTNyE8
- [Cloud providers must own up to their part in the current state of insecurity](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/cloud-providers-must-own-up-to-their-part-in-the-current-state-of-insecurity/): While the #cloud has revolutionized IT, it has also exposed cracks in the shared responsibility model. As organizations rely more on cloud providers, they face increasing challenges in securing complex environments. In hist latest CSO Online article, Partner Andy Ellis argues that this model, which splits the responsibility of #security between providers and users, is reaching a tipping point—and it’s time cloud providers take on a greater share of this responsibility. As Andy points out, "Cloud providers need to stop denying that they hold some fault in the current state of insecurity. Their security tooling needs to be easier to use at scale. Unsafe configurations must be easy to identify, and when they do discover problems, they should bear the burden of helping their customers become more safe.”
- [Opus Security Named 2024 SC Media Awards Finalist for Best Vulnerability Management Solution](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/opus-security-named-2024-sc-media-awards-finalist-for-best-vulnerability-management-solution/): Our portfolio company Opus Security is a proud finalist for the 'Best Vulnerability Management Solution' at the prestigious 2024 SC Media Awards!
- [YL Ventures Named ‘Investor of the Year’ Finalists at 2024 SC Awards](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-named-investor-of-the-year-finalists-at-2024-sc-awards/): We’re excited to share that YL Ventures was chosen as a finalist in SC Media's 'Investor of the Year' Award! This recognition underlines YL Ventures' longstanding dedication to guiding its portfolio companies across the most critical stages of their company-building journey, as well as the firm's commitment to enriching and supporting the global cybersecurity industry.
- [CSO Hall-of-Famer and Veteran Security Leader, Andy Ellis, Appointed Partner at YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/cso-hall-of-famer-and-veteran-security-leader-andy-ellis-appointed-partner-at-yl-ventures/): We’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Andy Ellis to Partner at YL Ventures! Since joining us as our first advisor and later as Operating Partner, Andy has tirelessly dedicated himself to supporting our hashtag#cybersecurity founders. His deep industry knowledge, combined with his expertise in marketing, communication and understanding of customer needs, has been invaluable in helping guide our portfolio companies toward success. Andy has been instrumental in helping hashtag#entrepreneurs refine their strategies, sharpen their messaging and develop solutions that resonate with his peers. This ability to bridge the gap between technical innovation and market needs has been game changing.
Since joining us as our first advisor and later as Operating Partner, Andy has tirelessly dedicated himself to supporting our cybersecurity founders. His deep industry knowledge, combined with his expertise in marketing, communication and understanding of customer needs, has been invaluable in helping guide our portfolio companies toward success. Andy has been instrumental in helping entrepreneurs refine their strategies, sharpen their messaging and develop solutions that resonate with his peers. This ability to bridge the gap between technical innovation and market needs has been game changing.
- [The Top Trends at Black Hat 2024](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/the-top-trends-at-black-hat-2024/): What were the standout takeaways from Black Hat 2024? Our CTO, Nadav Lev, breaks down the key trends and insights from this year’s conference. From groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven security to urgent discussions on cloud and supply chain vulnerabilities, this blog covers the top trends that investors, founders and security leaders should track in the coming months.
- [Unpacking The ALBeast Flaw](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/unpacking-the-albeast-flaw/): Our portfolio company Miggo Security has discovered ALBeast, a critical vulnerability in AWS ALB that could expose your applications to unauthorized access.
- [How early adopters drive security innovation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/how-early-adopters-drive-security-innovation/): Are early adopters the key to unlocking security innovation? In a world of rapidly evolving cyber threats, legacy security solutions are struggling to keep pace. YL Ventures Partner, Justin Somaini, explores this challenge in his latest SC Media article. Justin argues that early adopters of cutting-edge cybersecurity startups could be the key to unlocking the innovations needed to outsmart cybercriminals and tackle today’s ever-evolving threat landscape.
- [YL Ventures in PitchBook’s Top 10 VCs Worldwide – for the Second Year in a row](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-in-pitchbooks-top-10-vcs-worldwide-for-the-second-year-in-a-row/): We're thrilled to share that YL Ventures ranked #9 in the global venture capital performance assessment, published in PitchBook Data's 2023 Global Manager Performance Score League Tables! This is our second year in a row in the Top 10, and we're proud to be the only cybersecurity-focused VC on the list! YL Ventures is ranked in the top 2.4% VCs this year, with an improved performance score of 72.6, compared to last year's 70.5. This exciting acknowledgment and consistent recognition are true testaments to the success of our brilliant portfolio companies and the relentless passion and dedication exhibited by the entire YL Ventures team. We continue to remain bullish on cybersecurity investments and look forward to seeing what the future has in store for this dynamic and vital industry!
- [Why CISOs should report to the CEO—and not the CIO](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/why-cisos-should-report-to-the-ceo-and-not-the-cio/): The tenth edition of our CISO Circuit report is featured in Fortune!
- [The CISO Circuit Report – CISO Reporting Landscape 2024 (Edition 10)](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ciso-circuit/the-ciso-circuit-report-ciso-reporting-landscape-2024-edition-10/): Gain direct insight into the strategies and minds of the world’s leading CISOs in the tenth edition of our CISO Circuit Report! Over the course of 50 interviews with distinguished cybersecurity executives hailing from a wide spectrum of verticals and company sizes, we collected responses to a series of questions about the dynamics between enterprise security leadership and their board of directors, as well as the rise of personal CISO accountability.
- [Valence Announces Fusion Partner Program](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/valence-announces-fusion-partner-program/): Valence Security rolls out global partner program to accelerate the adoption of SaaS security and SSPM solutions.
- [YL Ventures, Interview with Operating Partner Elias Terman](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-interview-with-operating-partner-elias-terman/): We’re excited to introduce our new Operating Partner, Elias Terman! As a hands-on marketing and business leader with a distinguished track record of building successful marketing and outreach programs at hashtag#cybersecurity hashtag#startups, Elias began his career as an hashtag#entrepreneur and has a strong background in category creation for new and growing markets. As Orca Security's first marketing hire, he led the company’s marketing efforts from its seed stage to becoming a unicorn hashtag#CloudSecurity leader. Prior to Orca, Elias ran marketing at Integris Software - now OneTrust DataDiscovery, Imperva (Formerly Distil Networks) and OneLogin by One Identity. As Operating Partner, Elias will leverage his extensive experience to help our portfolio companies accelerate revenue growth, including advancing our Security Early Adopter Program.
- [Orca Security Named to Redpoint 2024 InfraRed 100 for Second Consecutive Year](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/orca-security-named-to-redpoint-2024-infrared-100-for-second-consecutive-year/): Our portfolio company Orca Security, the pioneer of agentless cloud security, has been named to the Redpoint 2024 InfraRed 100, a comprehensive list of the 100 top private companies in Cloud Infrastructure!
- [Aim Security Raises $18M to Secure Customers’ Implementation of AI Apps](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/aim-security-raises-18m-to-secure-customers-implementation-of-ai-apps/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Aim Security and co-founders Matan Getz and Adir Gruss for raising $18M in Series A funding, just four months after exiting stealth! Led by Canaan Partners, with participation from seed investor YL Ventures, this round brings Aim’s total funding to $28M.
- [2024 Merger and Acquisition Trends: Deal volumes cool, values heat up](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/2024-merger-and-acquisition-trends-deal-volumes-cool-values-heat-up/): Ofer Schreiber, Senior Partner at YL Ventures, discusses what’s driving the industry’s M&A activity with SC Media's Steve Zurier. “Startups have nowhere to go but up, and they tend to do it quickly and will continue to attract VCs. On the other hand, growth among Big Tech companies has slowed and they are looking for emerging categories to energize their business,” says Ofer.
- [What Does the Dimming Prospect of Multiple Rate Cuts This Year Mean for Venture?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/what-does-the-dimming-prospect-of-multiple-rate-cuts-this-year-mean-for-venture/): YL Ventures Partner, Marketing, Sharon Seemann, offered The Wall Street Journal's VC newsletter practical tips for increasing gender diversity in the VC and startup ecosystem. “Founders can expand gender diversity by developing dedicated, structured strategies with milestones for employee advancement and clear metrics for success based on merit and full gender-based transparency. It should be clear that founders should not compromise on quality for the sake of balance, but rather ensure that the scouting pool they choose from is made up of men and women in a balanced way.”
- [The Next Chapter: Life After CISO with Justin Somaini, Partner YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/the-next-chapter-life-after-ciso-with-justin-somaini-partner-yl-ventures/): YL Ventures Partner, Justin Somaini, recently joined David Malicoat on The Professional CISO Podcast to discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the importance of NIST CSF, and essential advice for current and aspiring CISOs navigating the industry's challenges. Justin also shares his journey transitioning from an in-house CISO to the world of venture capital, offering invaluable insights on cybersecurity, leadership, and career evolution.
- [Cycode Publishes Code Resilience in the Age of ASPM](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-publishes-code-resilience-in-the-age-of-aspm/): Our portfolio company sat down with 20 security experts from some of the largest global enterprises to capture their knowledge in one book: Code Resilience in the Age of ASPM.
- [Tenable to Acquire Eureka Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/tenable-to-acquire-eureka-security/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Eureka Security on its acquisition by market leader Tenable! Tenable will embrace Eureka’s vision for data security through their innovative DSPM platform, helping customers identify cloud data risk. It has been our pleasure to support and help realize the mission of Co-Founders Liat Hayun and Asaf Weiss to revolutionize the way organizations manage and protect cloud data. The synergetic exchange of innovation we can expect from this is another extraordinary development for Israel's cybersecurity ecosystem, and we warmly congratulate Eureka and Tenable on the start of their new journey together!
- [Grip Security, Gutsy and Orca Security selected for Rising in Cyber 2024](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-gutsy-and-orca-security-selected-for-rising-in-cyber-2024/): We're thrilled to congratulate our portfolio companies Grip Security, Gutsy and Orca Security who have been selected for Rising in Cyber 2024! This prestigious list, curated by Notable Capital alongside Fenwick & West, HSBC Innovation Banking and the NYSE recognizes outstanding innovation in the cybersecurity field. We couldn't be prouder of these companies for their remarkable achievements, commitment to pushing boundaries and relentless pursuit of excellence.
- [Reflections From the Road: The 2024 YL Ventures Breakfast Club](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/reflections-from-the-road-the-2024-yl-ventures-breakfast-club/): We recently hosted the inaugural YL Ventures Breakfast Club—a US tour aimed at bringing together our early-stage portfolio companies and top-tier global security leaders, hosted in partnership with our valued friends at AWS, Deloitte, Boston Meridian, and Valley Commercial Banking. Spanning Palo Alto, Seattle, and NYC, the program included enriching sessions and workshops to give back to the CISO community, as well as pitches by our participating portfolio companies: Aim, Eureka, Gutsy, Miggo, Opus, Piiano, and a stealth-mode DLP company.
- [Top 3 Trends at RSA 2024](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/top-3-trends-at-rsa-2024/): This year's RSA Conference offered a unique perspective as I attended for the first time as an investor rather than a vendor. It was a whirlwind of insightful sessions and networking opportunities, including collaborative events with ICON and Battery, a joint cocktail event with several of our portfolio companies, and an intimate lunch with our Venture Advisors. From walking the vendor floor, to connecting with industry leaders and exchanging perspectives, here are the standout trends I noticed:
- [The changing face of the cybersecurity market [Q&A]](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/the-changing-face-of-the-cybersecurity-market-qa/): In an interview with Betanews, Inc.'s Ian Barker, our very own Justin Somaini shares up and coming #security trends and what’s shaping the future of #cybersecurity. “As we look at the present and future key threats in the industry, it's a mixture of two core components. The first are new technologies that we need to apply well-practiced security controls over. A great example of this is #GenAI and the need to ensure we have confidentiality, integrity, and availability of those services. In the second tier are existing technologies that we know how to secure, but are being used differently in this changing world and security control must now adapt as well,” said Justin.
- [Getting in Early: How Security Early Adopters Can Change the Security Landscape](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/getting-in-early-how-security-early-adopters-can-change-the-security-landscape/): As a seasoned security practitioner with over 30 years of experience, Partner Justin Somaini discovered the power of getting in early on cutting-edge cybersecurity startups. In his latest blog, he explores how early adoption can revolutionize the security landscape. Justin discusses why waiting for established vendors to innovate may not be the best strategy and explores how partnering with early-stage VC firms provides security leaders with unprecedented access to groundbreaking technologies. Discover the immense value of early-stage solutions, here >>
- [Operating Partner Andy Ellis LIVE on NYSE TV](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/operating-partner-andy-ellis-live-on-nyse-tv/): Our Operating Partner Andy Ellis was interviewed live on NYSE TV! Andy joined host Trinity Chavez to comment on the #cybersecurity investment and M&A landscape, discuss the challenges and benefits of investing in early-stage startups, and highlight several of our successful and up-and-coming portfolio companies.
- [An interview with YL Ventures Partner, Justin Somaini](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/an-interview-with-yl-ventures-partner-justin-somaini/): We recently caught up with Justin Somaini, a distinguished cybersecurity expert and our newest addition to the executive team. Justin brings with him over three decades of invaluable experience in various security leadership roles, notably as the CISO of Unity, SAP, and Symantec. During our discussion, Justin shares the essential qualities of a successful founder, the necessity of embedding security within organizational culture, his perspectives on the current market landscape and his motivations behind choosing to join YL Ventures.
- [Six months since Oct. 7, YL Ventures partner: Not out of the woods](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/six-months-since-oct-7-yl-ventures-partner-not-out-of-the-woods/): "As the firm's marketing lead and partner, after October 7, I focused on accelerating the value-added assistance and support provided by my team to our portfolio companies. My team and I leveraged our resources, workforce and networks to guide our founders through this new reality and ensure their continued operations on a global scale, including strategizing with founders and marketing teams on future marketing plans and implementation, helping them drive customer engagement and adoption and a host of PR efforts. "
- [Miggo Launches First Application Detection and Response (ADR) Solution](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/miggo-launches-first-application-detection-and-response-adr-solution/): We’re thrilled to introduce our newest portfolio company - Miggo Security, the first Application Detection and Response platform! Miggo raised $7.5M in seed funding led by YL Ventures with the participation of CCL (Cyber Club London), Runtime Ventures, #cybersecurity leaders from Elastic and Everon and former CISOs of Google, Zscaler and Nike.
- [Miggo Security, Interview With CEO Daniel Shechter](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/miggo-security-interview-with-ceo-daniel-shechter/): Miggo Security, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based cybersecurity startup introducing an Application Detection and Response (ADR) platform, just announced the raise of $7.5m in seed funding. In conjunction with the funding, Daniel Shechter, CEO and co-founder of the company replied to our questions about the company, the funding, and future plans.
- [Miggo Unveils Application Detection And Response Platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/miggo-unveils-application-detection-and-response-platform/): We’re thrilled to introduce our newest portfolio company - Miggo Security, the first Application Detection and Response platform! Miggo raised $7.5M in seed funding led by YL Ventures with the participation of CCL (Cyber Club London), Runtime Ventures, #cybersecurity leaders from Elastic and Everon and former CISOs of Google, Zscaler and Nike. Founded by Daniel Shechter (CEO) and Itai Goldman (CTO), Miggo's ADR platform addresses a critical gap in application security by enabling #security teams to detect and respond to targeted application attacks in real-time.
- [Welcome, Miggo: Leading Application Detection and Response](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/welcome-miggo-leading-application-detection-and-response/): "Miggo's the missing piece to full stack visibility. Traditional AppSec tools are still analyzing code in a vacuum. Of course, static code analysis is critical, but it can never translate into real-time security. Miggo is breaking the mold by extending AppSec's reach to the application itself. For the first time, a solution is offering real-time, contextual awareness to stop application attacks in their tracks," writes YL Ventures Partner Justin Somaini about our newest portfolio company Miggo Security. Learn why we invested in Miggo Security and how its ADR technology enables security teams to detect and respond to targeted application attacks in real-time.
- [Orca Security Recognized on the First-Ever CRN AI 100 List](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-recognized-on-the-first-ever-crn-ai-100-list/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Orca Security for being named to the inaugural CRN AI 100 list in the cybersecurity category! Orca has long been at the forefront of leveraging generative AI to revolutionize cloud security. From AI-powered remediation and cloud asset search, to its cutting-edge AI Security Posture Management, Orca is dedicated to empowering organizations to supercharge cloud security.
- [Eureka Security named to CSO Online’s ‘Top 12 data security posture management tools’](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/eureka-security-named-to-cso-onlines-top-12-data-security-posture-management-tools/): CSO Online named our portfolio company Eureka Security one of the ‘Top 12 #DataSecurity posture management tools’! We’re thrilled to see Eureka recognized for its #DPSM platform, enabling #security teams to pinpoint the location of sensitive #data, understand access permissions, analyze usage patterns, and ensure the security of such data.
- [Reflections on Women’s History Month 2024.](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/reflections-on-womens-history-month-2024/): As Women's History Month draws to a close, N2K | CyberWire presents insights and reflections from a diverse array of female industry leaders, among them are our very own Sharon Seemann and Liat Hayun, Co-Founder & CEO of our portfolio company, Eureka Security.
- [Ideating in a saturated cybersecurity market](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/ideating-in-a-saturated-cybersecurity-market/): How can #startups thrive in a saturated market? Nadav Lev, CTO at YL Ventures, unveils the secrets to ideating in a crowded #cybersecurity landscape. “The rapidly evolving nature of cybersecurity threats outpaces the ability of larger vendors to adapt. This creates a prime opportunity for nimble startups to develop innovative, tailored solutions that address these specific pain points,” writes Nadav.
- [Cybersecurity market researchers forecast significant growth](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/cybersecurity-market-researchers-forecast-significant-growth/): How will the #cybersecurity industry grow and change this year? Operating Partner Andy Ellis predicts SMBs—many of which never had significant in-house #security teams to begin with—will increasingly outsource their security operations, though Andy doesn’t expect this rise of managed services to have a dramatic impact on larger enterprises. "I suspect the security engineering teams will pivot to supporting third-party products and services, but the operations will probably look very similar to how they look today," said Andy.
- [Cycode acquires Bearer to accelerate its move into AI-enhanced security remediation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-acquires-bearer-to-accelerate-its-move-into-ai-enhanced-security-remediation/): We’re excited to share that our portfolio company Cycode is set to acquire Bearer, a modern AI-powered SAST, API discovery, and data leak protection solution! The integration of Bearer’s technology into Cycode’s complete ASPM platform will allow its customers to reap the benefits of faster scanning, precision and an unparalleled developer experience powered with AI-driven context. With this announcement, Cycode will continue to double down on its mission to empower security and development teams to deliver safe code, faster.
- [Hunters Named a Leader on GigaOm’s Radar Report for Autonomous Security Operations Center](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-named-a-leader-on-gigaoms-radar-report-for-autonomous-security-operations-center/): Hunters has been named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm's Autonomous SOC Radar! The GigaOm Radar report highlights key Autonomous SOC vendors and enables decision-makers to make informed decisions for their businesses.
- [The death of the CIO](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/the-death-of-the-cio/): How does a CISO differ from a #CIO? In his latest article in CSO Online, Operating Partner Andy Ellis shares his thoughts on the evolution of the CIO role and how it fares in today’s #security and IT environment. “As most of the traditional IT-based application support activities are handled by SaaS vendors, the primary need for SaaS support is security support – and it’ll be wasteful for companies to have both a CIO and CISO providing that support separately,” writes Andy.
- [A closer look at Israeli cybersecurity funding and M&A activity in 2023](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/a-closer-look-at-israeli-cybersecurity-funding-and-ma-activity-in-2023/): In this informative Help Net Security video, Content Manager, Merav Ben Avi, offers a closer look at Israeli #cybersecurity funding and M&A activity from 2023. Based on insights from our 2023 State of the Cyber Nation report, Merav discusses which sectors attracted the most #investment, analyzes the size and frequency of last year’s funding rounds, emerging M&A trends, and more.
- [“Israeli tech has the rare ability to bounce back stronger than ever in the face of adversity”](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/israeli-tech-has-the-rare-ability-to-bounce-back-stronger-than-ever-in-the-face-of-adversity/): As part of their 2024 VC Survey series, Ofer Schreiber, Senior Partner at YL Ventures, sat down with CTech by Calcalist to discuss some of the cybersecurity trends to look out for in 2024. “Historically, and especially in a dynamic ecosystem such as the Israeli one, challenging times are followed by bursts of innovation and creativity borne from necessity and adversity,” says Ofer. In an in-depth Q&A, Ofer discusses how #cybersecurity will be impacted by factors such as war and economic trends, shares YL Ventures' #investment philosophy, tips for founders navigating the current market, and highlights two portfolio startups, Gutsy and Aim Security.
- [Aim Security, Eureka Security, Miggo Security and Opus Security Named to AWS + CrowdStrike Accelerator](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/aim-security-eureka-security-miggo-security-and-opus-security-named-to-aws-crowdstrike-accelerator/): We're proud to share that 4 of our portfolio companies have been chosen to participate in the inaugural cybersecurity accelerator program hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and CrowdStrike! Congratulations to Aim Security, Eureka Security, Miggo Security and Opus Security for their well-deserved inclusion in the program's 2024 cohort.
- [Former Unity, SAP and Yahoo! CISO Justin Somaini Joins YL Ventures as Partner](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/former-unity-sap-and-yahoo-ciso-justin-somaini-joins-yl-ventures-as-partner/): We’re thrilled to announce that Justin Somaini, a renowned leader in the global cybersecurity industry, has joined as a full-time Partner at YL Ventures! As the former CISO of Unity, SAP, Yahoo!, and Symantec, Justin brings 30 years of industry expertise to our executive team. His journey with YL Ventures began over a decade ago as one of our first advisors. Now, as a full-time Partner, Justin will play a meaningful role in the foundational stages of company-building that will shape the future of the cybersecurity industry. He will join the Board of Directors of several of YL Ventures’ existing portfolio companies and lead the firm’s US-based Business Development team, helping portfolio companies cultivate partnerships and manage customer engagements. YL Ventures accelerates the growth of the industry’s top-tier founders, leveraging an in-house team of professionals and a high-caliber, influential cybersecurity network. Welcoming industry heavyweight Justin to our executive team will act as a force multiplier to this group of industry experts, augmenting the firm’s investment processes with critical customer insights. Welcome to the team, Justin! We're excited to have you with us!
- [Joining YL Ventures: From Defining the Needs to Investing in the Solutions](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/joining-yl-ventures-from-defining-the-needs-to-investing-in-the-solutions/): At this next juncture of the journey, I am joining a prominent cybersecurity-focused global VC firm, YL Ventures, as a Partner.
- [YL Ventures Welcomes Justin Somaini as Partner!](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/yl-ventures-welcomes-justin-somaini-as-partner/): After working together for almost a decade, I'm thrilled to welcome cybersecurity luminary Justin Somaini as Partner at YL Ventures! 
- [Ushering in the Next Revolution: Introducing Aim Holistic Security for GenAI](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/ushering-in-the-next-revolution-introducing-aim-holistic-security-for-genai/): I'm thrilled to introduce our newest portfolio company - Aim Security, offering holistic security for GenAI!
- [New Israeli startup to help organizations deal with GenAI-related risks](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/new-israeli-startup-to-help-organizations-deal-with-genai-related-risks/): We’re thrilled to introduce our newest portfolio company - Aim Security, offering holistic security for GenAI!
- [Trendspotting Cybersecurity for 2024: AI Security and Security Governance](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/trendspotting-cybersecurity-for-2024-ai-security-and-security-governance/): What's in store for the cybersecurity industry in 2024? Or Salom, Analyst at YL Ventures, shares her predictions for the industry in the New Year on VMblog. Gazing into 2024's cybersecurity market landscape as an early-stage investment analyst, Or predicts the market dominance of two particular domains: GenAI security and security governance.
- [Bold(er) Cybersecurity Predictions For 2024](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/bolder-cybersecurity-predictions-for-2024/): Senior Partner Ofer Schreiber, shares his 2024 cybersecurity forecast with Forbes’ Tony Bradley.
- [State of the Cyber Nation 2023 Report](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/state-of-the-cyber-nation-2023-report/): We’re thrilled to present YL Ventures' 2023 "State of the Cyber Nation" report - an annual initiative highlighting the past year’s trends, funding rounds, and exits in the Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem!
- [Cybersecurity Insights from a VC Perspective](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/cybersecurity-insights-from-a-vc-perspective/): VP Kate Burkhardt recently joined Tony Bradley on the TechSpective podcast to offer a VC perspective on the state of the cybersecurity landscape. Tune in for insights on global challenges, strategies for business continuity, and the fight against #ransomware and phishing attacks.
- [Orca, Grip, Cycode and Vulcan named to the 2023 DUNS 100 list](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-grip-cycode-and-vulcan-named-to-the-2023-duns-100-list/): The highly anticipated 2023 DUNS 100 list has been unveiled, and we’re thrilled to announce the outstanding recognition earned by several of our portfolio!
- [Okta acquiring cybersecurity startup Spera for over $100 million](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/okta-acquiring-cybersecurity-startup-spera-for-over-100-million/): We are excited to share that our portfolio company Spera Security has been acquired by world-leading identity partner Okta!
- [Grip Security Named to Fortune ‘Cyber 60’ List of Top VC-backed Startups](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-named-to-fortune-cyber-60-list-of-top-vc-backed-startups/): Exciting news! Our portfolio company Grip Security, a leader in SaaS identity risk management, has been included in the inaugural 'Cyber 60' list!
- [Developers and security: Why can’t we all just get along?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/developers-and-security-why-cant-we-all-just-get-along/): How can organizations effectively bridge the gap between developers and security? Development and #security teams have historically been at odds with one another, posing detrimental consequences on organizational output, culture, and security. The digital revolution has transformed the role of CISOs, turning them into business leaders aligning security with company goals. However, as cloud adoption and security tool complexity increased, so did the friction between teams. Developers faced alert fatigue, noise, and a lack of trust. So, how can we mend this relationship?
- [How the Evolving Role of the CISO Impacts Cybersecurity Startups](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/how-the-evolving-role-of-the-ciso-impacts-cybersecurity-startups/): How is the evolving role of the CISO impacting cybersecurity startups? Our Operating Partner and CSO Hall of Famer Andy Ellis discussed this very topic and other trends with a formidable group of CISOs and #security entrepreneurs, including Mandy Andress (CISO, Elastic), Sounil Yu (Former CISO & Head of Research, JupiterOne), Frank Kim (CISO-in-Residence, YL Ventures), Yoni Shohet (CEO & Co-Founder, Valence Security) and Meny Har (CEO & Co-Founder, Opus Security). Discover the comprehensive insights shared by these industry leaders in the full article on Dark Reading. Gain valuable perspectives on why effective communication between CISOs and startups is paramount, why cost isn't the only consideration for CISOs, and much more.
- [The vCISO Chronicles Episode 37: Ryan Gurney of YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/the-vciso-chronicles-episode-37-ryan-gurney-of-yl-ventures/): Our Operating Partner Ryan Gurney guest starred on the latest episode of the vCISO Chronicles Podcast with Caroline McCaffery! Discover practical tips for navigating the dynamic landscape of #cybersecurity sales and gain insights into the real-world challenges entrepreneurs encounter on their #startup journeys. Delve into Ryan's intriguing #career journey, from his roots in security to his leap into the world of venture capital.
- [Israeli Cybersecurity Startups: Navigating War And Business Continuity](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/israeli-cybersecurity-startups-navigating-war-and-business-continuity/): Thank you Forbes and Tony Bradley for the opportunity to share Managing Partner Yoav Leitersdorf's insights surrounding the extraordinary resilience of the Israeli tech ecosystem and its remarkable ability to sustain business continuity even amidst the most formidable challenges. “Israeli cybersecurity #startups solve acute #security challenges on a global scale, providing unprecedented value that - much like attackers - doesn’t disappear during global crises.” said Yoav. “Business continuity is an essential element in a startup’s growth, and our founders are determined to deliver, no matter what. They are communicating clearly with their customers, who are being supportive and appreciate their transparency and cooperation despite the current turmoil.” Gain a comprehensive view of the current state and future directions of the cybersecurity industry, as well as Yoav’s key insights on navigating investment trends and cutting through marketing noise
- [Software security startup Vulcan Cyber raises $34M to fuel product innovation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/software-security-startup-vulcan-cyber-raises-34m-to-fuel-product-innovation/): We're proud to share that our portfolio company Vulcan Cyber has closed a $55M Series B round, with an additional $34M investment, bringing Vulcan's total funding to date to $70M. Vulcan has more than doubled revenue year over year while aligning with current market requirements for operational efficiency. This impressive milestone is a testament to the substantial global demand for a #SaaS solution that goes beyond traditional vulnerability scanning and vulnerability management to help cybersecurity teams and asset owners mitigate the cyber risk that presents the most critical threat to customers’ unique organizations. Vulcan's unique capabilities have garnered widespread industry recognition as a 2019 Gartner Cool Vendor, a 2020 RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox finalist, and a 2023 SINET16 Innovator Award winner.
- [Hunters Ranked Number 15 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-ranked-number-15-fastest-growing-company-in-north-america-on-the-2023-deloitte-technology-fast-500-2/): We're proud to share that our portfolio company Hunters ranked 15 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the fastest-growing tech companies in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2019 to 2022, with Hunters growing an impressive 11,606% during this period. This important milestone, and the company's immense revenue growth, is a testament to Hunters' unwavering commitment to innovating in the field of security operations and collaborating closely with its customer accounts.
- [Hunters Ranked Number 15 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/hunters-ranked-number-15-fastest-growing-company-in-north-america-on-the-2023-deloitte-technology-fast-500/): Hunters today announced it ranked 15 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 29th year.
- [Welcome, Gutsy! $51 Million to Transform Security Governance by the Inventors of Cloud-Native Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/welcome-gutsy-51-million-to-transform-security-governance-by-the-inventors-of-cloud-native-security/): We are very proud to introduce our newest portfolio company, Gutsy, and announce their $51M seed round, led by YL Ventures, alongside Mayfield Fund and an impressive group of cybersecurity luminaries.
- [Gutsy launches with huge $51M seed to bring process mining to security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/gutsy-launches-with-huge-51m-seed-to-bring-process-mining-to-security/): Gutsy emerged from stealth with an enormous $51 million seed round led by YL Ventures and Mayfield. The founding team includes CEO Ben Bernstein, VP of R&D Dima Stopel and CTO John Morello — the three founders, who also formed the core of Twistlock.
- [E47: 1% Leadership & Investment w/ Andy Ellis](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/e47-1-leadership-investment-w-andy-ellis/): Catch Andy Ellis (Operating Partner, YL Ventures & Advisory CISO, Orca Security) on the Hub Scale Podcast with Elliott Fielding! The two sat down to discuss how to build a leadership team at both the seed and Series A stage, how the skillsets of a leader need to change as your business grows and how we all leaders can improve 1% daily, based on his book 1% leadership.
- [Do CISOs Have to Report Security Flaws to the SEC?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/do-cisos-have-to-report-security-flaws-to-the-sec/): Andy Ellis (Operating Partner, YL Ventures & Advisory CISO, Orca Security) shares his perspective on the new SEC rules with DarkReading.
- [Meet the top 10 VC fund families](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/meet-the-top-10-vc-fund-families/): YL Ventures recently ranked #8 in PitchBook's 2022 Global Performance Ranking of Venture Capital fund families worldwide. Following publishing their Global Manager Performance Score League Tables, PitchBook seized the opportunity to spotlight the top 10 VC fund families.
- [Serial cybersecurity founders get back in the game](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/serial-cybersecurity-founders-get-back-in-the-game/): Our data on funding trends in the Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem in 2022 shows that one-third of the startups launched last year were founded by seasoned, serial entrepreneurs with a track record of building and growing cybersecurity companies.
- [Finding a Killer Use Case](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/finding-a-killer-use-case/): CISO-in-Residence Frank Kim offers some advice based on his first-hand experience as a CISO-in-Residence at an early stage venture capital firm where he helps founding teams brainstorm what works and doesn’t work for security leaders.
- [Black Hat 2023: 10 Events, 13 Meetings and Countless Cups of Coffee 48 Hours in the Cybersecurity Buzz](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/black-hat-2023-10-events-13-meetings-and-countless-cups-of-coffee-48-hours-in-the-cybersecurity-buzz/): After 26 years, the Black Hat conference remains the go-to destination for both seasoned security experts and newcomers seeking the most cutting-edge developments in the cybersecurity space. So, what were the most dominant buzz-worthy topics on everyone’s minds?
- [How the downmarket impacted enterprise cybersecurity budgets](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/how-the-downmarket-impacted-enterprise-cybersecurity-budgets/): “Belts have tightened, and ROI and cost reduction are now driving CISO decision-making more than ever.” Watch this Help Net Security video on the downmarket’s impact on CISO buying behavior by Content Manager Sara Behar. Featuring key insights from the latest CISO Circuit report.
- [Grip Security raises $41M to help enterprises manage their SaaS identity risk](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-raises-41m-to-help-enterprises-manage-their-saas-identity-risk/): This investment catapults Grip Security’s total funding to $66 million and marks a major milestone for the company, further accelerating its go-to-market strategy and advancing product development for its award-winning Grip SaaS Security Control Plane (SSCP) platform.
- [Scaling Strong: Grip Security Raises a $41M Series B Round](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/scaling-strong-grip-security-raises-a-41m-series-b-round/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Grip Security and co-founders Lior Yaari, Idan Fast and Alon Shenkler for raising $41 million in Series B funding led by Third Point Ventures, with participation from YL Ventures, Intel Capital and The Syndicate Group!
- [Orca Security Wins 2023 SC Award for Best Cloud Workload Protection Platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-wins-2023-sc-award-for-best-cloud-workload-protection-platform/): SC Media named our portfolio company Orca Security the Best Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) in this year’s SC Awards, cybersecurity’s most prestigious awards program honoring outstanding innovations, organizations and leaders advancing the practice of information security!
- [Enterprise spending on cybersecurity has changed, and vendors must adapt](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/enterprise-spending-on-cybersecurity-has-changed-and-vendors-must-adapt/): "ROI and cost reduction have become bigger drivers of decision-making than ever before. Together, ROI and cost reduction make up 60% of the main vendor criteria CISOs are looking for, becoming their primary deciding factor in product acquisitions. Vendors who cannot demonstrate the returns CISOs can expect on their time, efforts and partnership will surely have difficulty surviving today’s frugal landscape." Gain key takeaways and conclusions from the ninth edition of our CISO Circuit Report, authored by Content Manager Sara Behar, on TechCrunch! Based on data pulled from surveying Fortune 1000 CISOs and cybersecurity decision-makers, we pull back the curtain to reveal the inner workings of CISOs' security budgets in today's ever-evolving macro-economic climate.
- [The CISO Circuit Report – The Down Market’s Downturn Effects on CISOs (Edition 9)](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ciso-circuit/the-ciso-circuit-report-the-down-markets-downturn-effects-on-cisos-edition-9/): Our team recently set out to understand what challenges the current down market conditions presents to enterprise security customers. Over the course of 40 interviews with distinguished cybersecurity executives hailing from a wide spectrum of verticals and company sizes, we collected responses to a series of questions about how their budgets have been impacted, what this means for their interactions with vendors and how security strategies have evolved in response.
- [Grip Security Wins 3 Top InfoSec Innovators Awards](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-wins-3-top-infosec-innovators-awards/): Our portfolio company Grip Security's innovation and dedication have caught the attention of the world's visionaries once again! Grip has been selected as a Finalist in not one, but three prestigious categories - Identity Security, SaaS Security, and Access Control - for the Top InfoSec Innovators Awards of 2023!
- [How has the market impacted investment & CISO buying strategies?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/how-has-the-market-impacted-investment-ciso-buying-strategies/): Gain key insights from industry experts Ariel Tseitlin (Partner, Scale Venture Partners), Barak Schoster Goihman (Venture Partner, Battery Ventures) Richard Seewald (Managing Partner, Evolution Equity) and Jaya Baloo (CISO, Rapid7) on the state of cybersecurity investments and CISO spending.
- [Is cybersecurity still the “golden goose” of the tech industry?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/is-cybersecurity-still-the-golden-goose-of-the-tech-industry/): Gain key insights from industry experts Ariel Tseitlin (Partner, Scale Venture Partners), Barak Schoster Goihman (Venture Partner, Battery Ventures) Richard Seewald (Managing Partner, Evolution Equity) and Jaya Baloo (CISO, Rapid7) on the state of the cybersecurity landscape. Check out insightful highlights from our recent Fireside Chat moderated by Managing Partner Yoav Leitersdorf.
- [Cyberweek 2023 Fireside Chat by Evolution Equity Partners, Scale Venture Partners, and Battery Ventures.](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/yl-ventures-cyberweek-2023-fireside-chat/): Check out the recording of our Cyberweek 2023 Fireside Chat! Tune in to hear renowned CISOs and leading investors as they offer their insights surrounding challenges presented by the current macro-environment and approaches towards success.
- [Orca Security named to the Forbes 2023 Cloud 100](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-named-to-the-forbes-2023-cloud-100/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Orca Security--the pioneer of agentless cloud security--for being named to the Forbes 2023 Cloud 100! The annual list serves as the definitive ranking of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world, published by Forbes in partnership with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures. Orca's dedication and innovation continue to lead the way in shaping the cloud security landscape, and we're incredibly proud to be part of this incredible journey!
- [Grip Security Wins 2023 Visionary Spotlight Award](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-wins-2023-visionary-spotlight-award/): We're thrilled to share that our portfolio company Grip Security won a 2023 Visionary Spotlight Award in the Top Innovation category at the 2023 Visionary Spotlight Awards!
- [Rushing digital transformation will create cyber security ‘bear traps’ – here’s how to avoid them](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/rushing-digital-transformation-will-create-cyber-security-bear-traps-heres-how-to-avoid-them/): “Your security team must be knowledgeable in a multi-cloud environment in each of these areas including the pitfalls, the configurations, and the mistakes that could be made. Ideally, architect from the start what those best practices are into your infrastructure,” said CISO-in-Residence Frank Kim to ITpro.
- [YL Ventures Team Focus: Merav Ben Avi](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/yl-ventures-team-focus-merav-ben-avi/): Meet Merav Ben Avi, Content Manager at YL Ventures!
- [YL Ventures Ranks #8 in Global VC List by PitchBook](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-ranks-8-in-global-vc-list-by-pitchbook/): We're thrilled to share that YL Ventures ranked #8 in the global venture capital performance assessment, as revealed by PitchBook Data's 2022 Global Manager Performance Score League Tables! Fueled by a strong sense of mission, our resources and activities are entirely earmarked to support the highest tier of Israeli cybersecurity innovation and entrepreneurship. This exciting acknowledgment bears testament to the success of our brilliant portfolio companies and the relentless passion and dedication exhibited by the entire YL Ventures team. We continue to remain bullish on cybersecurity investments and look forward to seeing what the future has in store for this dynamic and vital industry!
- [How CISOs can engage the C-suite and Board to manage and address cyber risk](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/how-cisos-can-engage-the-c-suite-and-board-to-manage-and-address-cyber-risk/): To effectively engage the C-suite and Board, CISO-in-Residence Frank Kim emphasizes aligning cyber risk with business goals and making management truly grasp the impact of potential security risks, rather than merely vocalizing them.
- [Cycode listed one of the ‘Top 5 Application Security Solutions of 2023’](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-listed-one-of-the-top-5-application-security-solutions-of-2023/): Tech Times listed our portfolio company Cycode one of the 'Top 5 Application Security Solutions of 2023'! Focussing on the entire SDLC, Cycode delivers unparalleled vulnerability identification and context to both developers and security teams. With the ability to perform composition analysis on both software and pipeline components, Cycode can map out vulnerable dependency locations, displaying the identified attack vectors for the app testers to remediate quickly. Congratulations to the entire Cycode team on being named one of the best application security solutions! We couldn't be prouder of your remarkable journey!
- [Demystifying the “Recession”: Have Cybersecurity Vendor and Customer Dynamics Changed?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/demystifying-the-recession-have-cybersecurity-vendor-and-customer-dynamics-changed/): Check out YL Ventures Partner Michael Cortez's latest blog, based on his recent keynote address at Cyberweek Tel Aviv 2023.
- [Orca Security Named to Inaugural Redpoint InfraRed 100 list](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-named-to-inaugural-redpoint-infrared-100-list/): We're proud to share that our portfolio company Orca Security is included in the Inaugural Redpoint Ventures InfraRed 100 list! The list, spotlighting the next 100 promising private companies in #cloud infrastructure, underscores the company’s unparalleled commitment to continuous innovation to enable enterprises to thrive securely in the cloud.
- [Michael Cortez, YL Ventures: “cybersecurity has become widely accepted as business critical”](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/michael-cortez-yl-ventures-cybersecurity-has-become-widely-accepted-as-business-critical/): YL Ventures Partner Michael Cortez recently had the pleasure of sitting down with the Cybernews team to discuss the current cybersecurity landscape and our unique investment approach within the industry. Discover how our deep knowledge of industry trends informs our investment decisions, gain insights into how the the VC landscape has evolved in recent years, learn what unique challenges and opportunities exist in the security space and much more in Michael's full interview. https://cybernews.com/security/charlie-sander-managedmethods-cybersecurity-is-a-critical-part-of-making-schools-safe/
- [Piiano and Valence featured in CSO Online’s ‘Cybersecurity startups to watch for in 2023’ list](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/piiano-and-valence-featured-in-cso-onlines-cybersecurity-startups-to-watch-for-in-2023-list/): CSO Online listed our portfolio companies Piiano and Valence Security 'cybersecurity startups to watch for in 2023'! This exciting accolade is a testament to both teams' dedication and innovative approach to tackling some of today's biggest and most pressing security challenges. Congrats all around!
- [Today’s CISO: How The Role Has Evolved](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/todays-ciso-how-the-role-has-evolved/): Check out Frank's latest article as he offers his perspective on the evolution of the CISO role, as well as practical recommendations for fellow CISOs to create a resilient company-wide cybersecurity culture.
- [Frank Kim on the Hub-Scale Podcast](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/frank-kim-on-the-hub-scale-podcast/): Our CISO-in-Residence Frank Kim joined Elliot White on the Hub Scale podcast to speak to the benefits of an in-house #CISO for founders, what constitutes a strong founding team, how to transition from a full-time CISO to an advisor or entrepreneurial role and much more!
- [Enso Security has been acquired by Snyk!](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/our-portfolio-company-enso-security-has-been-acquired-by-snyk/): We are thrilled to see a market leader like Snyk embrace Enso's vision for ASPM (Application Security Posture Management). It has been our pleasure to support and help realize the mission of Co-Founders Roy Erlich, Chen G., and Barak Tawily's to revolutionize the way organizations manage and operate AppSec. This is another great development for Israel's cyber security ecosystem, and we warmly congratulate Snyk and Enso on the start of their new journey together!
- [YL Ventures Managing Partner Yoav Leitersdorf recently shared his perspective on the current state of the market with TechCrunch](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-managing-partner-yoav-leitersdorf-recently-shared-his-perspective-on-the-current-state-of-the-market-with-techcrunch/): Can the industry expect an uptick in M&A activity in 2023? YL Ventures Managing Partner Yoav Leitersdorf recently shared his perspective on the current state of the market with TechCrunch's Anna H. Drawing on insights from our 2022 State of the Cyber Nation report, Yoav noted a slowdown of acquisitions, which he attributed to a gap in price expectations between buyers and sellers. However, Yoav predicts that the M&A market will experience a significant upswing by the fourth quarter of this year. Continue reading Yoav’s insights to learn why the cybersecurity ecosystem can expect to see a rise in mergers and acquisitions here
- [Yoav Leitersdorf, YL Ventures’ Managing Partner, in an exclusive video interview about Why Cyber Seed Funding Has Blossomed in the Economic Drought with ISMG](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yoav-leitersdorf-yl-ventures-managing-partner-in-an-exclusive-video-interview-with-information-security-media-group-ismg/): "Cybersecurity has become a board-level priority for many companies, as the attack surface has grown substantially, creating a rising demand for cybersecurity solutions” shares YL Ventures' Managing Partner, Yoav Leitersdorf, in an exclusive video interview with Information Security Media Group (ISMG) “Seed stage investments have a longer time horizon than late stage ventures, so in an economic downturn, early stage Investors can look past the downturn and see future potential. This is why early stage investors remain super active in building tomorrow's big cybersecurity vendors.” Check out more of Yoav's insights on investment opportunities around security for AI and AI for security, why existing approaches to identity governance are coming up short, and why incumbent data loss prevention vendors are primed for disruption.
- [Valence Security has been named a finalist for the SC Media Award in the ‘Most Promising EarlyStage Start Up’ category](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/valence-security-has-been-named-a-finalist-for-the-sc-media-award-in-the-most-promising-earlystage-start-up-category/): This industry recognition is a testament to Valence's comprehensive solution, providing organizations with visibility into their entire SaaS risk surface while enabling businesses to automate risk reduction.
- [Orca Security is featured on CNBC’s annual Disruptor 50 list](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-is-featured-on-cnbcs-annual-disruptor-50-list/): Orca's spot on the coveted list - a recognition and celebration of companies revolutionizing their industries - is a true testament to Orca's cutting edge approach to cloudsecurity and the relentless dedication of the entire Orca team.
- [Valence Security has joined the newly launched Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/our-portfolio-company-valence-security-has-joined-the-newly-launched-microsoft-for-startups-pegasus-program/): Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program, which connects growth-stage startups to thousands of Microsoft’s top customers, will help drive top-line revenue for Valence and participating startups.
- [YL Ventures has been chosen as a finalist for SC Media Magazine’s Investor of the Year Award](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-has-been-chosen-as-a-finalist-for-sc-media-magazines-investor-of-the-year-award/): YL Ventures was recognized for supporting the critical stages of cybersecurity startups, as well as for demonstrating a unique approach and commitment to the cybersecurity market, including an understanding of gaps in existing technologies and services.
- [YL Ventures Team Focus: Kate Burkhardt](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/yl-ventures-team-focus-kate-burkhardt/): Meet our latest Team Focus spotlight: Kate Burkhardt, VP at YL Ventures! Based in New York, Kate enhances the firm’s east coast customer relationships, providing Value Add support to our #cybersecurity portfolio companies with business growth and tactical support to advance their U.S. footprint.
- [Cycode Introduces Application Security Orchestration and Correlation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-introduces-application-security-orchestration-and-correlation/): Our portfolio company Cycode officially launched its Application Security Orchestration and Correlation Solution (ASOC)!
- [Orca Security Announces Partnership with Seemplicity](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-announces-partnership-with-seemplicity/): Our portfolio company Orca Security has partnered with Seemplicity to eliminate silos between security and DevOps teams, standardize cloud security operations and accelerate alert response and remediation.
- [Five ways CISOs can succeed](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/five-ways-cisos-can-succeed/): In his latest article in SC Media, Frank Kim (CISO-in-Residence, YL Ventures & Fellow, SANS Institute) outlines five ways CISOs can succeed in today’s security landscape. “Today, as digital transformation expands and business demands intensify, the modern CISO role has shifted from purely tactical to fully transformational: the cyber quarterback of the organization who aligns strategic planning, policy, and processes within a value-centric security architecture designed to mitigate cyber and business risk,” explained Frank.
- [How can cybersecurity survive emerging issues?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/how-can-cybersecurity-survive-emerging-issues/): Read Senior Partner Ofer Schreiber's insights to learn how the rapid tech expansion is impacting the cybersecurity industry on the Jerusalem Post
- [YL Ventures’ Team Focus: John Brennan](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/yl-ventures-team-focus-john-brennan/)
- [John Brennan: Spera emerges as the first Identity Security Posture Management platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/spera-changing-the-way-enterprises-think-about-identity/)
- [Spera raises $10M for its identity security posture management platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/spera-raises-10m-for-its-identity-security-posture-management-platform/): We’re thrilled to introduce our newest portfolio company - Spera Security, the first Identity Security Posture Management solution! Spera raised $10M in Seed funding led by YL Ventures with participation from notable security and GTM leaders, prominent angel investors, and serial entrepreneurs from leading enterprises including Google, Palo Alto Networks, Akamai Technologies, Zendesk, Zscaler and others. Learn how Spera’s solution equips cybersecurity teams with the visibility and risk contextualization necessary for effective identity security remediation and protection on TechCrunch >>
- [IAM isn’t cutting it, Spera raises $10M for a new approach to identity security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/spera-raises-10m-for-a-new-approach-to-identity-security/): We’re thrilled to introduce our newest portfolio company - Spera Security, the first Identity Security Posture Management solution! Spera raised $10M in Seed funding led by YL Ventures with participation from notable #security and GTM leaders, prominent angel investors, and serial #entrepreneurs from leading enterprises including Google, Palo Alto Networks, Akamai Technologies, Zendesk, Zscaler and others.
- [Spera Launches Identity Security Posture Management Platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/spera-launches-identity-security-posture-management-platform/): We’re excited to introduce our newest portfolio company - Spera Security, the first Identity Security Posture Management solution! Spera raised $10M in Seed funding led by YL Ventures with participation from notable #security and GTM leaders, prominent angel investors, and serial #entrepreneurs from leading enterprises including Google, Palo Alto Networks, Akamai Technologies, Zendesk, Zscaler and others.
- [Orca Security Partners with Tines](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-partners-with-tines/): Our portfolio company Orca Security has partnered with Tines to deliver accelerated response and remediation, increased efficiency and an improved cloud security posture with no-code, end-to-end automation.
- [Hunters announces the availability of its SOC Platform on Databricks’ Lakehouse](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-announces-the-availability-of-its-soc-platform-on-databricks-lakehouse/): Our portfolio company Hunters' SOC platform is now available for Databricks customers! The fusion of Hunters' top-of-the-line SOC platform with Databricks' Lakehouse platform will enable #security teams to move beyond SIEM and consolidate their #data in a modern, cloud-based data lake for better cost and security outcomes.
- [Valence named 2023 RSA Innovation Sandbox Finalist](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/valence-named-2023-rsa-innovation-sandbox-finalist/): We're thrilled to share that our portfolio company Valence Security has been selected as one of the 10 finalists for the 2023 RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox! The chosen companies are recognized as the most promising cybersecurity young companies, showcasing cutting-edge technologies.
- [YL Ventures included in Cybercrime Magazine’s list of ’15 hot VC firms to follow in 2023′](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-included-in-cybercrime-magazines-list-of-15-hot-vc-firms-to-follow-in-2023/): We’re thrilled to share that YL Ventures has been included in Cybercrime Magazine's list of '15 hot #VC firms to follow in 2023'! This recognition is a true testament to our unwavering commitment to funding and supporting the highest tier of Israeli #cybersecurity innovation. Thank you Cybercrime Magazine for recognizing us as a leading voice in the cybersecurity #investment landscape!
- [Orca Security named a Representative Vendor for CNAPP](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-named-a-representative-vendor-for-cnapp/): Gartner named our portfolio company Orca Security a Representative Vendor for #CNAPP in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms!
- [Grip Security secures a strategic investment from The Syndicate Group (TSG)](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-secures-a-strategic-investment-from-the-syndicate-group-tsg/): Kudos to our portfolio company Grip Security on their latest partnership - a strategic investment from The Syndicate Group (TSG)! The investment will help Grip Security accelerate its channel-led growth strategy and has already spurred partner interest and sales pipelines that have exceeded expectations, setting the company up to overachieve its financial goals.
- [Four CISOs Walk Into a Room: The Latest Kvetchings of Security Executives and What Vendors Can Do About It](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/four-cisos-walk-into-a-room-the-latest-kvetchings-of-security-executives-and-what-vendors-can-do-about-it/): Andy Ellis (Operating Partner at YL Ventures) picks the brains of cybersecurity heavyweights Spencer Mott (CISO at Booking), Gary Hayslip (CISO at SoftBank) and Philip Martin (CSO at Coinbase) to discuss shifting technological needs in enterprise security.
- [How can security practitioners balance between “shift-left” and the emergence of “shift-right”?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/how-can-security-practitioners-balance-between-shift-left-and-the-emergence-of-shift-right/): Check out highlights from our signature, annual Cybertech Fireside Chat, hosted in partnership with SYN Ventures, NightDragon, Momentum Cyber, and Ten Eleven Ventures. Gain insights from our esteemed panelists Jay Leek ( SYN Ventures), Amy De Salvatore (NightDragon), Todd Weber (Ten Eleven Ventures), Prabhath Karanth (TripActions), Brad Arkin (Cisco), Dino Boukouris (Momentum Cyber), and moderator Yoav Leitersdorf (YL Ventures).
- [What are the challenges that organizations face when protecting sensitive data?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/what-are-the-challenges-that-organizations-face-when-protecting-sensitive-data/): Check out highlights from our signature, annual Cybertech Fireside Chat, hosted in partnership with SYN Ventures, NightDragon, Momentum Cyber, and Ten Eleven Ventures. Gain insights from our esteemed panelists Jay Leek ( SYN Ventures), Amy De Salvatore (NightDragon), Todd Weber (Ten Eleven Ventures), Prabhath Karanth (TripActions), Brad Arkin (Cisco), Dino Boukouris (Momentum Cyber), and moderator Yoav Leitersdorf (YL Ventures).
- [What is the future of Multi-Factor Authentication?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/what-is-the-future-of-multi-factor-authentication/): Check out highlights from our signature, annual Cybertech Fireside Chat, hosted in partnership with SYN Ventures, NightDragon, Momentum Cyber, and Ten Eleven Ventures. Gain insights from our esteemed panelists Jay Leek ( SYN Ventures), Amy De Salvatore (NightDragon), Todd Weber (Ten Eleven Ventures), Prabhath Karanth (TripActions), Brad Arkin (Cisco), Dino Boukouris (Momentum Cyber), and moderator Yoav Leitersdorf (YL Ventures).
- [Orca Security named one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes & Statista](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-named-one-of-americas-best-startup-employers-by-forbes-statista/): Forbes and Statista named our portfolio company Orca Security one of America's Best Startup Employers! This highly coveted accolade celebrates the top 500 companies that set the bar for exceptional workplace culture, employee satisfaction, and growth potential. Orca Security's recognition speaks to its unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, one that enables its employees to develop and thrive. Congratulations to the entire Orca team!
- [Grip Security Named Gold Winner in 9 Categories at Cybersecurity Excellence Awards](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-named-gold-winner-in-9-categories-at-cybersecurity-excellence-awards/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Grip Security for winning gold at the 2023 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards in nine (!) categories, including Access Control, Authorization and Data Governance, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Cloud Identity Governance, Cloud Privileged Access Management, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Privileged Access Management, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). The Grip team's dedication to excellence and innovation continues to earn them well-deserved industry recognition, and we couldn’t be prouder to be a part of their journey!
- [Valence Wins Gold for Best Cybersecurity Startup](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/valence-wins-gold-for-best-cybersecurity-startup/): Our portfolio company Valence Security won gold for ‘Best Cybersecurity Startup’ at the 2023 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards! Learn more about Valence’s Collaborative SaaS Remediation platform, here
- [Cyber Insights 2023 | Venture Capital](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/cyber-insights-2023-venture-capital/): Check out Security Week's 'Cyber Insights 2023' article to learn the key considerations and predictions of Yoav Leitersdorf and additional top-tier VCs executives, as they respond to the question: 'how will the current political/economic conditions affect venture funding for cybersecurity firms during 2023?'
- [Grip Security Named a ‘Top 10 Impact Enabler’ by Acceleration Economy](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-named-a-top-10-impact-enabler-by-acceleration-economy/): Our portfolio company Grip Security has been named a ‘Top 10 Impact Enabler’ by Acceleration Economy! Kudos to Lior Yaari, Idan Fast, Alon Shenkler, and the entire team for being recognized as a #security company that doesn’t just protect business - but enables it! ?
- [Orca Named to the ’20 Coolest Cloud Security Companies of the 2023 Cloud 100′ by CRN](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-named-to-the-20-coolest-cloud-security-companies-of-the-2023-cloud-100-by-crn/): Our portfolio company Orca Security, the pioneers of agentless #cloudsecurity and #compliance, was named one of the 'top 20 coolest cybersecurity companies of 2023' by CRN! Orca was recognized for standing out from the pack and leading the way in 2023 - and we could not agree more.
- [A Guide to Pricing Your Product](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvacademy/a-guide-to-pricing-your-product/): Check out our brand new "YL Ventures Value-add Playbook: A Guide to Pricing Your Product"! Our playbooks provide early-stage cybersecurity entrepreneurs with a strong head start when first exposing their startups to the world. In this playbook, we guide entrepreneurs on how to utilize pricing as a revenue-multiplier and a competitive advantage in the earliest of stages and beyond.
- [The loneliness of leading a cybersecurity startup](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/the-loneliness-of-leading-a-cybersecurity-startup/): Drawing on her experience working with our portfolio founders over the course of their company-building journeys and supporting the brick-layering of their visions, Linor shares observations on the tough - and often undiscussed - impact startup-hood has on founders as it relates to emotional resilience, navigating uncertainty, budgetary constraints, appeasing stakeholders and much more.
- [Hunters Named to ‘Israeli Cybersecurity startups to watch out for in 2023’ List](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-named-to-israeli-cybersecurity-startups-to-watch-out-for-in-2023-list/): Our portfolio company Hunters was named an ‘Israeli #cybersecurity company to look out for in 2023’ by leading investors! Hunters’ industry recognition is a testament to its powerful #SOC platform that’s “not only flexible enough to augment a #SIEM but also powerful enough to fully replace it.” Access the full list and learn how Hunters alleviates the pain of traditional SIEMs, here >> https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/sj7aov5ii
- [State of the Cyber Nation 2022](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/state-of-the-cyber-nation-2022/): We're thrilled to present YL Ventures' State of the Cyber Nation 2022 report! An annual initiative highlighting the past year’s trends, funding rounds, and exits in the Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem!
- [How well did Israel’s cybersecurity industry do in 2022?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/how-well-did-israels-cybersecurity-industry-do-in-2022/): We're thrilled to present YL Ventures' State of the Cyber Nation 2022 report on TechCrunch! An annual initiative highlighting the past year’s trends, funding rounds, and exits in the Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem!
- [Buzzwords 2023: What to look out for](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/buzzwords-2023-what-to-look-out-for/): Check out Geektime's cybersecurity buzzword of 2022 by YL Ventures' Senior Partner Ofer Schreiber!
- [What VCs See Happening in Cybersecurity in 2023](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/what-vcs-see-happening-in-cybersecurity-in-2023/): YL Ventures' Senior Partner Ofer Schreiber recently joined eSecurity Planet to share his perspective on upcoming cybersecurity trends to keep an eye out for, noting the importance of proper GRC and risk measurement tools to help govern enterprise security programs.
- [Grip Named to CRN’s ’10 Hottest Cybersecurity Startups of 2022′](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-named-to-crns-10-hottest-cybersecurity-startups-of-2022/): CRN has named our portfolio company Grip Security one of the ‘10 Hottest Cybersecurity Startups’ of the year for the second year in a row!
- [Michael Cortez on the Hub-Scale Podcast](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/michael-cortez-on-the-hub-scale-podcast/): Michael Cortez, Partner at YL Ventures, recently joined Elliott White of the Hub-scale podcast for a fascinating virtual conversation.
- [CISOs in investment firms help fast-track cybersecurity startups](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/cisos-in-investment-firms-help-fast-track-cybersecurity-startups/): Frank Kim, CISO-in-Residence at YL Ventures, shares his take on CISOs' contribution to investment firms in helping fast-track cybersecurity startups. Check out on Help Net Security!
- [Orca Named ‘AWS Global Security Partner of the Year’!](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-named-aws-global-security-partner-of-the-year/): Our portfolio company Orca Security has been named the ‘AWS Global Security Partner of the Year’!
- [How to keep CISOs focused on moving the business forward](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/how-to-keep-cisos-focused-on-moving-the-business-forward/): Frank Kim, CISO-in-Residence at YL Ventures, shared his insights on the evolving role of the CISO. Check out on SC Media!
- [How entrepreneurs can capitalize on the impending golden age of cybersecurity](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/how-entrepreneurs-can-capitalize-on-the-impending-golden-age-of-cybersecurity/): Check out insights and trends explained by Ofer, CISOs & investors from our network, as they share how to make the most of this turbulent time and leverage the upcoming “Golden Age of Cybersecurity” >>
- [Frank Kim joins YL Ventures as CISO-in-Residence](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/frank-kim-joins-yl-ventures-as-ciso-in-residence/): YL Ventures has unveiled that Frank Kim has joined as its new full-time CISO-in-Residence!
- [Modern CISO: More Than a Security Officer](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/modern-ciso-more-than-a-security-officer/): Frank Kim, YL Ventures' CISO-in-residence, weighs in on the top security concerns facing CISOs in a Dark Reading interview.
- [Why I’m Joining YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/why-im-joining-yl-ventures/): Frank Kim recently joined YL Ventures as our new CISO-in-Residence! So, how will he impart his rich cybersecurity and technological expertise to guide startup founders?
- [Frank Kim of SANS Institute Joins Cybersecurity VC YL Ventures as its New CISO-in-Residence](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/frank-kim-of-sans-institute-joins-cybersecurity-vc-yl-ventures-as-its-new-ciso-in-residence/): We're excited to announce that our distinguished Venture Advisor Frank Kim, Fellow and former CISO at the SANS Institute, is joining YL Ventures as CISO-in-Residence!
- [Welcoming Frank Kim as the New CISO-in-Residence at YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/welcoming-frank-kim-as-the-new-ciso-in-residence-at-yl-ventures/): We're excited to officially welcome Frank Kim to YL Ventures as our new CISO-in-Residence! Read more about the evolution of this program and why we're so excited to have Frank working with us, here:
- [YL Ventures: “The cybersecurity industry is not immune to geopolitical shifts”](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/yl-ventures-the-cybersecurity-industry-is-not-immune-to-geopolitical-shifts/): Check out Ofer’s interview to gain insights and observations into the current state of the tech ecosystem, including spotlights on our portfolio companies Opus Security and Eureka Security, here > >
- [Valence Security featured in CSO Online’s ‘cybersecurity startups to watch for in 2023’ list](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/valence-security-featured-in-cso-onlines-cybersecurity-startups-to-watch-for-in-2023-list/): CSO Online recently named our portfolio company Valence Security one of the top 'cybersecurity startups to watch for in 2023'!
- [Orca Security Solidifies Innovation Leadership with Patent Grant for Pioneering SideScanning Technology](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-solidifies-innovation-leadership-with-patent-grant-for-pioneering-sidescanning-technology/): Our portfolio company Orca Security - the pioneers of agentless cloud security - has secured a patent for its agentless SideScanningTM technology, providing visibility and risk coverage across the entire cloud estate.
- [The Shifting Role of the CISO](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/the-shifting-role-of-the-ciso/): As Ryan Gurney's time as our CISO-in-Residence comes to a close, check out his reflections from his year as a venture capital CISO-in-residence. Ryan discusses the shifting role of the CISO, his valuable vantage point, what he enjoyed most about working closely with the Israeli #cybersecurity industry - and what surprised him.
- [Grip Security Named ‘Top Infosec Innovator’](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-named-top-infosec-innovator/): Congrats to our portfolio company Grip Security for being recognized as a ‘Top Infosec Innovator’ by Cyber Defense Magazine!
- [Orca Security Named Winner at Black Unicorn Awards](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-named-winner-at-black-unicorn-awards/): Congrats to our portfolio company Orca Security for being named a winner at the 2022 Black Unicorn Awards, powered by Cyber Defense Magazine! This prestigious award, given to the 10 most innovative, successful infosec companies with promising potential in the cybersecurity marketplace, is a testament to Orca’s pioneering cloud security approach and disruptive technology.
- [Grip Named Finalist at Black Unicorn Awards](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-named-finalist-at-black-unicorn-awards/): Our portfolio company Grip Security has been named a Black Unicorn Award finalist! Powered by the Cyber Defense Magazine, the Black Unicorn Awards recognize cybersecurity companies with the potential to reach a $1 billion dollar market value as determined by private or public investment in 1-3 years.
- [Valence Security raises fresh capital to secure the SaaS app supply chain](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/valence-security-raises-fresh-capital-to-secure-the-saas-app-supply-chain/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Valence Security and co-founders Yoni Shohet and Shlomi Matichin for raising $25M in Series A funding, in just under a year since exiting stealth! Learn how this round will accelerate the company’s ability to help customers secure their SaaS mesh from risk created by democratized end-user adoption, third-party integrations, unmanaged identities, and external data sharing here!
- [Grip Security has won “Start-Up Security Company” of the year at the 2022 CISO Choice Awards!](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-has-won-start-up-security-company-of-the-year-at-the-2022-ciso-choice-awards/): Grip was hand-chosen by a distinguished board of leading CISOs, whose choices were rooted in firsthand knowledge and insights from building and maintaining their own security programs. Major kudos to co-founders Lior Yaari, Idan Fast, Alon Shenkler and the entire team on this incredible feat!
- [Cybersecurity Funding Continues Slide In Q3](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/cybersecurity-funding-continues-slide-in-q3/): While 2022 has not reached the funding heights of last year, 2022 has seen a substantial increase in the number of breaches as malicious actors and cyberattacks continue to grow in both scope and sophistication, continuing to emphasize the need for cybersecurity.
- [Grip Security Earns the Frost & Sullivan 2022 New Product Innovation Award](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-earns-the-frost-sullivan-2022-new-product-innovation-award/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Grip Security for winning Frost & Sullivan’s 2022 Global New Product Innovation Award for its SaaS Security Control Plane solution!
- [The Honey and the Sting: A Year in Review](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/the-honey-and-the-sting-a-year-in-review/): In the spirit of the Jewish New Year, Geektime recently asked several senior executives at leading companies in Israel about the challenges they faced in the past year, and what they are looking forward to in the new year to come.
- [How has cybersecurity investing adapted to the current market downturn?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/how-has-cybersecurity-investing-adapted-to-the-current-market-downturn/): Coming off the heels of an unprecedented 2021, cybersecurity startups and enterprises are now facing a different reality. Gain critical advice for entrepreneurs and CEOs from industry experts Udi Mokady (CyberArk), Todd Weber (Ten Eleven Ventures), Richard Seewald (Evolution Equity Partners), Greg Sands (Costanoa Ventures), and Tim Brown (SolarWinds) on how current market conditions are affecting both early stage and late stage startups.
- [What should cybersecurity startups prioritize to weather the market storm?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/what-should-cybersecurity-startups-prioritize-to-weather-the-market-storm/): Gain a CISO and CEO perspective on how startups are navigating the market downturn and what they should prioritize in this state.
- [Opus Security Emerges from Stealth with $10M in Funding for Cloud SecOps and Remediation Processes](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/opus-security-emerges-from-stealth-with-10m-in-funding-for-cloud-secops-and-remediation-processes/): Opus on Dark Reading: A Cloud Security Orchestration and Remediation startup, Opus Security, today announced $10 million in seed funding led by YL Ventures with participation from Tiger Global and renowned security executives and serial entrepreneurs
- [Opus Reimagines Remediation in the Cloud](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/opus-the-next-step-in-cloud-security-remediation/): Check out YL Ventures' Senior Partner John Brennan’s blog to learn why we invested in Opus Security, and why this impressive set of founders is poised to take Opus to great heights!
- [Cycode Wins SINET16 Innovator Award](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-wins-sinet16-innovator-award/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Cycode for being recognized as one of this year's SINET16 Innovator Award winners!
- [Cycode, Grip Security, Satori and Valence Security Named Top Cybersecurity Startups](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-grip-security-satori-and-valence-security-named-top-cybersecurity-startups/): Congratulations to our portfolio companies Cycode, Grip Security, Satori and Valence Security for being recognized as top cybersecurity startups by eSecurity Planet!
- [Sara Behar is featured on Help Net Security: CISOs see little need for a point solution to cover ransomware risk](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/sara-behar-is-featured-on-help-net-security-cisos-see-little-need-for-a-point-solution-to-cover-ransomware-risk/): Watch Sara Behar, Content Specialist at YL Ventures, cover the latest edition of the CISO Circuit for Help Net Security! Discover surprising insights into CISOs perspectives on ransomware and why they see little need for a point solution to cover ransomware risk.
- [Ofer Schreiber on SC Media’s “Winners Circle”: Characteristics of a Promising Startup](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/ofer-schreiber-on-sc-medias-winners-circle-characteristics-of-a-promising-startup/): On the heels of winning SC Media's “Early-Stage Investor of the Year” Award at the 2022 SC Awards, Ofer Schreiber, YL Ventures' Senior Partner, took part in SC Media's "Winners Circle"! Watch to gain insights into how VCs contribute to the evolution of cutting-edge cybersecurity startups and what are the most exciting spaces for cybersecurity innovation.
- [YL Ventures has won SC Media’s Early-Stage Investor of the Year Award for 2022!](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-has-won-sc-medias-early-stage-investor-of-the-year-award-for-2022/): YL Ventures is proud to have won SC Media's “Early-Stage Investor of the Year” award at the 2022 SC Awards! This exciting milestone celebrates and bears testament to our steadfast commitment to advance the highest-tier of Israeli cybersecurity innovation and entrepreneurship.
- [Orca Security wins ‘Best Cloud Security Posture Management Solution’ by SC Media](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-wins-best-cloud-security-posture-management-solution-by-sc-media/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Orca Security for winning the 2022 SC Media's Trust Award for "Best Cloud Posture Management Solution"!
- [Cyber Week 2022 Fireside Chat by YL Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Evolution Equity Partners, Momentum Cyber, and Ten Eleven](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/cyber-week-2022-fireside-chat-by-yl-ventures-costanoa-ventures-evolution-equity-partners-momentum-cyber-and-ten-eleven/): Check out the full recording below to gain key insights into what market fluctuations and forecasts mean for cybersecurity investments and company-building from our esteemed panelists Udi Mokady (CyberArk), Tim Brown (SolarWinds), Todd Weber (Ten Eleven Ventures), Richard Seewald (Evolution Equity Partners), and Greg Sands (Costanoa Ventures), moderated by Yoav Leitersdorf (Managing Partner, YL Ventures).
- [Study Shows Enterprises Are Ill-Prepared To Fight Ransomware Attacks](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/study-shows-enterprises-are-ill-prepared-to-fight-ransomware-attacks/): The 8th edition of our CISO Circuit report revealed that enterprises are slow to directly combat ransomware in their enterprise computing systems and worse, are even more unprepared to protect their cloud infrastructure. Check out the insights around ransomware challenges on Forbes!
- [The CISO Circuit Report – Ransomware Risk in 2022 (Edition 8)](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ciso-circuit/the-ciso-circuit-report-ransomware-edition-8/): This edition spotlights today's most pressing concerns around the challenges ransomware presents to enterprise security teams. Discover why few cybersecurity executives see a need for dedicated anti-ransomware solutions, even as they grow more concerned about its inevitable shift to the cloud, and much more in the full report!
- [‘Frothy’ Early-Stage Cybersecurity Startup Funding Cools In Q2](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/frothy-early-stage-cybersecurity-startup-funding-cools-in-q2/): Check out CRN's article surrounding the cybersecurity funding state to learn what the future holds for cybersecurity investments and whether the 'cybersecurity funding' is a bubble that is about to burst! Read to gain insights and predictions for the cybersecurity landscape.
- [5 portfolio companies are recognized as ‘Emerging Security Vendors’ by CRN](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/5-portfolio-companies-are-recognized-as-emerging-security-vendors-by-crn/): Congratulations to our portfolio companies Grip Security, Hunters, Orca Security, Piiano and Valence Security for being recognized as 'Emerging Security Vendors' by CRN!
- [Yoav Leitersdorf on CTech: “Almost all Israel’s cyber giants will lay off employees this summer”](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/yoav-leitersdorf-on-ctech-almost-all-israels-cyber-giants-will-lay-off-employees-this-summer/): Check out YL Ventures' Managing Partner Yoav Leitersdorf’s insights surrounding the current cybersecurity industry landscape, the repercussions companies might experience over the next few years, and how investment strategies are changing as a reaction to the current state.
- [Grip named to CRN’s “10 Hottest Cybersecurity Startups”](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-named-to-crns-10-hottest-cybersecurity-startups/): CRN has named our portfolio Grip Security one of the “10 Hottest Cybersecurity Startups” for the second year in a row! Grip was recognized for its ability to discover and secure all SaaS applications from any device and any location. Grip’s solution provides organizations with full visibility into their entire SaaS portfolio, as well as enforceable endpoint-centric access and data governance capabilities. Congratulations to this A-team on yet another honorable mention!
- [Andy Ellis on CSO Online: We Don’t Need Another Infosec Hero](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/andy-ellis-on-cso-online-we-dont-need-another-infosec-hero/): Check out Andy Ellis’ (Operating Partner, YL Ventures & Advisory CISO, Orca Security) latest article for a fascinating perspective on the role of a #CISO within an organization. Learn how to improve department dynamics and optimize organizational security on CSO Online!
- [How HR Can Help Israeli Startups Grow](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/how-hr-can-help-israeli-startups-grow/): Check out Linor’s article, previously published on HR.com! Linor speaks to the acute shortage of human capital in the cybersecurity ecosystem, the criticality of streamlined HR processes for a startup looking to accelerate growth, and how her role allows tech-savvy founders to focus their attention on product and business development, when it matters most.
- [Grip Security Wins 2022 Cybersecurity Fortress Award](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-wins-2022-cybersecurity-fortress-award/): Congrats to our portfolio company Grip Security for winning a 2022 Fortress Cybersecurity Award in the authentication and identity category, powered by Business Intelligence Group!
- [Hunters Named Snowflake Cybersecurity Partner of the Year](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-named-snowflake-cybersecurity-partner-of-the-year/): Our portfolio company Hunters was named the 2022 Cybersecurity Partner of the Year award by Snowflake! Hunters was recognized for their achievements as part of the Snowflake Data Cloud, helping joint customers detect and respond to threats across the attack surface faster and more reliably than conventional #SIEM solutions.
- [Recovery and resilience: CISO insights into the 2022 cybersecurity landscape](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/recovery-and-resilience-ciso-insights-into-the-2022-cybersecurity-landscape/)
- [Cycode named one of CRN’s ’10 Innovative Cybersecurity Startups To Watch In 2022′](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-named-one-of-crns-10-innovative-cybersecurity-startups-to-watch-in-2022/)
- [With Latest Layoffs, Is The Cybersecurity Startup Bubble Bursting?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/with-latest-layoffs-is-the-cybersecurity-startup-bubble-bursting/): YL Ventures Senior Partner Ofer Schreiber shares his thoughts with CRN on current market conditions. “The cybersecurity sector has traditionally been resilient to market fluctuations due to the constant and escalating threats it seeks to mitigate. As cyber threats grow, we can anticipate continued growth in the demand for innovative and groundbreaking cybersecurity solutions,” explained Ofer.
- [6 portfolio companies win ‘Global Infosec Awards’ at RSA 2022](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/6-portfolio-companies-win-global-infosec-awards-at-rsa-2022/): We're thrilled to share that our portfolio companies Cycode, Enso Security, Grip Security, Satori, Valence Security and Vulcan Cyber won big at the prestigious Global Infosec Awards at RSA Conference 2022, presented by Cyber Defense Magazine!
- [Secret CSO: Andy Ellis, Orca Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/secret-cso-andy-ellis-orca-security/): Check out Andy Ellis' (Operating Partner, YL Ventures & Advisory CISO, Orca Security) interview with IDG Connect!
- [YL Ventures’ John Brennan on how cloud-native technologies play into the company’s strategy](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-john-brennan-on-how-cloud-native-technologies-play-into-the-companys-strategy/): Following the announcement of our new fifth fund, YL Ventures Senior Partner John Brennan recently sat down with SC Media's Steve Zurier to discuss our highly-selective investment approach. John details our laser-focussed strategy on Israeli-based seed-stage #cybersecurity companies, how we match U.S. CISOs with technology innovators in Israel, and how cloud-native technologies figure into our overall strategy.
- [Orca Security Named 2022 SC Awards Finalists for Best Cloud Workload Protection Solution](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-named-2022-sc-awards-finalists-for-best-cloud-workload-protection-solution/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Orca Security for being named a 2022 SC Awards finalist in the Best Cloud Workload Protection Solution category! ​​Solutions in this category provide protection to the containers and servers and code that reside in the cloud, as well as help to define risks associated with cloud workloads, contributing to cloud performance, availability and security.
- [Cybersecurity “has real adversaries” that must be defeated, explains YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/cybersecurity-has-real-adversaries-that-must-be-defeated-explains-yl-ventures/): Ofer Schreiber, Partner and Head of Israel Office at YL Ventures, discusses cybersecurity and its challenges in the investment world.
- [A venture firm gets rewarded for selling at the market top](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/a-venture-firm-gets-rewarded-for-selling-at-the-market-top/): YL Ventures, a 15-year-old, U.S.-Israeli venture firm that specializes in seed-stage cybersecurity investments, just closed its newest and biggest fund to date with $400 million in capital commitments.
- [YL Ventures announces $400 million fund to boost Israeli cybersecurity innovation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-announces-400-million-fund-to-boost-israeli-cybersecurity-innovation/): YL Ventures announced the launch of its new $400M fund – YLV V, bringing its total capital under management to $800M.
- [Michael Cortez named to “101 Top Presidents in the Security Space”](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/michael-cortez-named-to-101-top-presidents-in-the-security-space/): Michael Cortez is the Vice President at YL Ventures, and is a member of the investment team, focusing much of his time on business development for current portfolio companies. In addition to BD and other value-add activities, Michael is heavily involved in investment due diligence, industry research, and the continued expansion of the firm’s U.S. platform.
- [YL Ventures Announces $400M Fifth Fund to Champion Israeli Cybersecurity Innovation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-announces-400m-fifth-fund-to-champion-israeli-cybersecurity-innovation/): We are so pleased to announce our fifth fund, YLV V! At $400M, it is the largest fund ever raised to accelerate Israeli cybersecurity seed-stage startups. The significantly oversubscribed YLV V brings our total capital under management to $800M, and will enable us to double down on our commitment of expanded value-add support to our founders. According to Yoav Leitersdorf, Managing Partner at YL Ventures, “Our resources and expertise in the cybersecurity industry–reinforced by YLV Fund V–will serve to cultivate the next generation of Israeli top-tier talent from seed to lead!" This milestone coincides with 15 years of YL Ventures operation and signifies our belief in the continued promise of Israel's cybersecurity talent and B2B cybersecurity potential. Confirming the success of our longstanding investment strategy, the latest PitchBook Data Benchmarks places YLV's third fund at the top decile IRR return, made possible by our continued support of Israeli founders from inception through every critical stage of building a category-leading company. It also accompanies two very exciting promotions - congratulations to Sharon Seemann and Michael Cortez on their promotions to Partnership!
- [YLV Fund V: At $400M, the Largest Seed Fund Ever Raised for Cybersecurity](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/ylv-fund-v-at-400m-the-largest-seed-fund-ever-raised-for-cybersecurity-2/): YL Ventures doesn’t believe in shortcuts, and we know that it takes a lot more than a good idea and enthusiastic investors to build a unicorn." YL Ventures' Managing Partner, Yoav Leitersdorf, announces the launch of YLV V, totaling $400M and bringing our total assets under management to $800M. Celebrating 15 years of operation, Yoav outlines the strategy that has brought us to this milestone and what this record-breaking fund means for Israel's cybersecurity ecosystem. Remaining bullish on cybersecurity, YL Ventures will continue to pursue our highly selective investment strategy, robust value-add program and the healthy growth of our portfolio companies. The significantly oversubscribed fund will enable us to further strengthen our company-building value-add services, which are essential for accelerating the journeys of our portfolio companies and shaving years off the process. Continue reading about this important milestone on Yoav’s blog here >>
- [YLV Fund V: the Largest Seed Fund Ever Raised for Cybersecurity](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/ylv-fund-v-at-400m-the-largest-seed-fund-ever-raised-for-cybersecurity/): YL Ventures, the Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv-based early-stage, cybersecurity-focused venture capital firm, today announced the launch of its new $400 million fund - YLV V, bringing its total capital under management to $800 million.
- [YL Ventures To Devote $400 Million Fund To Israeli Security Companies](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-to-devote-400-million-fund-to-israeli-security-companies/): Venture capital firm YL Ventures is doubling down on its support for Israeli security companies with a new $400 million Fund V that will invest specifically in such companies.
- [Eureka Security Recognized as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/eureka-security-recognized-as-technology-pioneer-by-world-economic-forum/): Our portfolio company Eureka Security was recognized as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum! Eureka was named among the World Economic Forum’s 100 most promising Technology Pioneers of 2022, recognized for enabling global businesses to rapidly migrate their data to the cloud securely and in compliance with developing data protection regulations! Congrats to co-founders Liat Hayun, Asaf Weiss, and the entire Eureka team on this prestigious honor!
- [Cycode Recognized as a Cool Vendor in Application Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-recognized-as-a-cool-vendor-in-application-security/): Our portfolio company Cycode was recognized as a 2022 Gartner Cool Vendor in Application Security!
- [Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity for 2022](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/top-vc-firms-in-cybersecurity-for-2022/): YL Ventures is featured in eSecurityPlanet's 'Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity for 2022' list!
- [The security user experience (SUX)](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/the-security-user-experience-sux/): Check out Andy Ellis’ (Operating Partner, YL Ventures & Advisory CISO, Orca Security) op-ed in CSO Online! Andy tackles the security user experience and explains how security processes often act as unwanted burdens and alienate users in the process. Read why better security UX promotes better security outcomes here
- [Grip Security named to GRC Outlook’s ‘Top 10 Enterprise Security Solution Providers 2022’](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-named-to-grc-outlooks-top-10-enterprise-security-solution-providers-2022/): Congrats to our portfolio company Grip Security for being named to GRC Outlook’s ‘Top 10 Enterprise Security Solution Providers 2022’ list! Grip was recognized as a pioneer in delivering a cutting-edge SaaS security solution that stands out from the crowd with innovation.
- [Cycode named RSA Innovation Sandbox Contest Finalists](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-named-rsa-innovation-sandbox-contest-finalists/): Our portfolio company Cycode has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox competition for their work securing software supply chains!
- [Cybersecurity Funding Remains High Even As Venture Cools Off](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/cybersecurity-funding-remains-high-even-as-venture-cools-off/): Check out our Partner Ofer Schreiber's insights surrounding the cybersecurity investment landscape on Crunchbase! Learn why the cybersecurity market is resilient and what trends we can expect in the near future.
- [A look at the 5 latest security startups backed by YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/a-look-at-the-5-latest-security-startups-backed-by-yl-ventures/): Check out VentureBeat's article covering YL Ventures' investment strategy and exclusive approach. Learn what security domains are exploded and what is special about YL Ventures' latest portfolio companies including Enso Security, Grip, Piiano, Valence, and Eureka.
- [Cybertech TLV 2022 Fireside Chat by YL Ventures, AWS, and SYN Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/cybertech-tlv-2022-fireside-chat-by-yl-ventures-aws-and-syn-ventures/): Watch the full panel recording of YL Ventures, AWS, and SYN Ventures' Cybertech Fireside Chat 2022 to gain insights surrounding recent market shifts, trends, and perspectives on cybersecurity controversial statements. Hear our expert panelists Jay Leek (Co-Founder & Managing Partner, SYN Ventures), Debbie Taylor Moore (VP & Sr. Partner Global Cybersecurity, IBM Consulting), Roger Hale (Chief Security Officer, BigID), Sounil Yu (CISO & Head of Research, JupiterOne), Andy Ellis (Operating Partner, YL Ventures & Advisory CISO, Orca Security) and moderator Yoav Leitersdorf (Managing Partner, YL Ventures)!
- [Yonit Wiseman is featured on HelpNetSecurity: The Israeli cybersecurity funding landscape in the past year](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yonit-wiseman-is-featured-on-helpnetsecurity-the-israeli-cybersecurity-funding-landscape-in-the-past-year/): Check out Yonit Wiseman's video, which covers the explosive Israeli cybersecurity funding in the past year, inspired by our 2021 State of the Cyber Nation report. Learn which sectors attracted the most investment, the increase in size and frequency of funding rounds, and emerging M&A trends!
- [Ryan Gurney on HelpNetSecurity: How to build a security tool that sells](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/ryan-gurney-on-helpnetsecurity-how-to-build-a-security-tool-that-sells/): Check out our CISO-in-Residence Ryan Gurney’s 7 key guidelines to learn how to build a security tool that sells and how to ideally offer a solution that CISOs actually need.
- [8 portfolio companies named amongst the ‘Most Innovative Cyber Security Startups & Companies’](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/8-portfolio-companies-named-amongst-the-most-innovative-cyber-security-startups-companies/): We're thrilled to share that 8 (!) of our portfolio companies were named to Data Magazine's 'Most Innovative Cybersecurity Startups & Companies’, including Vulcan Cyber, Cycode, Hunters, Satori, Enso Security, Valence Security, Eureka Security, and Grip Security! The chosen startups were recognized for exceptional performances in innovation, growth, management, and societal impact. Kudos to these A-teams on this incredible accomplishment!
- [Andy Ellis was featured as a co-host @CISO Series’ podcast: The Perfect Gift for a Cyber Crook](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/andy-ellis-was-featured-as-a-co-host-ciso-series-podcast-the-perfect-gift-for-a-cyber-crook/): Check out CISO Series' podcast "The Perfect Gift for a Cyber Crook", by host David Spark and co-host YL Ventures Operating Partner Andy Ellis, explaining how to make better risk decisions with threat intelligence.
- [Grip Security wins awards at Globee Security Awards](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-wins-awards-at-globee-security-awards/): They’ve done it again! Our portfolio company Grip Security won 4 Globee Awards, with 3 newly published awards: ‘Company of the Year’, ‘Startup of the Year’, and ‘Hot Security Company of the Year’! Judged by international security leaders from all around the world, Grip was recognized as an emerging leader for SaaS and Cloud security in the industry. Kudus to the whole Grip team!
- [Hunters Collects Cybersecurity Excellence Awards for Best Cybersecurity Startup, XDR Product and Security Analytics](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-collects-cybersecurity-excellence-awards-for-best-cybersecurity-startup-xdr-product-and-security-analytics/): Our portfolio company Hunters announced today that it has been awarded Gold for Best Cybersecurity Startup, Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Security Analytics for the 2022 Cybersecurity Global Excellence Awards.
- [Grip named to CSO’s ‘Security startups to watch for 2022’!](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-named-to-csos-security-startups-to-watch-for-2022/): Kudos to our portfolio company Grip Security for being named to CSO Online's ‘Security startups to watch for 2022’! Grip was recognized for its promise to provide greater visibility across all SaaS platforms used in an organization, allowing for better-enforced security policies and identifiable security blind spots.
- [Grips Wins 3 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grips-wins-3-2022-cybersecurity-excellence-awards/): We are thrilled to announce that our portfolio company Grip Security won 3 awards at this year’s Cyber Security Excellence Awards, including 'Best Cybersecurity Startup', 'Fastest Growing Cybersecurity Startup', and 'Most Innovative Cybersecurity Company'!
- [Ofer Schreiber: Asking the Right Questions: The Case Study of Orca Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/ofer-schreiber-asking-the-right-questions-the-case-study-of-orca-security/): YL Ventures' portfolio company Orca Security’s Co-founder & CPO Gil Geron shares his insights with YL Ventures’ Partner, Ofer Schrieber in Ofer's latest blog post. The two share perspectives and best practices on executing a successful ideation process, growth challenges, and considerations that entrepreneurs must take into account when building a thriving startup.
- [Hunters lands $68M for cloud-driven security operations platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-lands-68m-for-cloud-driven-security-operations-platform/): We're thrilled to share that our portfolio company Hunters has raised a $68M Series C round, only 5 months after raising their series B round, bringing their total raised to $118M! Adopted as the primary SOC platform by leading Fortune 500 companies, Hunters is on a mission to become a leading Security Operations platform and mitigates real threats faster and more reliably than SIEMs, reducing overall security risk.
- [Orca named to ‘The 20 Coolest Cloud Security Companies Of The 2022 Cloud 100’](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-named-to-the-20-coolest-cloud-security-companies-of-the-2022-cloud-100/): Congrats to our portfolio company Orca Securit for being named to CRN's ‘20 Coolest Cloud Security Companies Of The 2022 Cloud 100’! Orca was recognized for its radically new, zero-touch approach to cloud security!
- [Israeli cybersecurity firms raised record $8.8b in 2021, exports reached $11b](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/israeli-cybersecurity-firms-raised-record-8-8b-in-2021-exports-reached-11b/): "The amount raised by cybersecurity companies in 2021, $2.9 billion, was nearly triple the amount in 2020, itself a record year. The annual 2021 figure accounts for 40% of the total funds raised by cybersecurity firms worldwide this year, the data showed."
- [Cyber Spotlight: What Do Investors at Different Stages Bring to the Table?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/cyber-spotlight-what-do-investors-at-different-stages-bring-to-the-table/): "In different times on different scale, you need different partners", said our portfolio company Orca Security's Co-Founder & CPO Gil Geron at our Fireside Chat surrounding recent market shifts and today's investment landscape. Check out what our expert panelists think about adding additional #investors to the cap table, why incorporating strategic investors is important when scaling, and at what stage to do so.
- [Cyber Spotlight: The Age of The Unicorn: The Quest to Built Multi-Billion Dollar Companies](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/cyber-spotlight-the-age-of-the-unicorn-the-quest-to-built-multi-billion-dollar-companies/): Gain insights from leading cybersecurity experts surrounding the staggering number of Israeli cybersecurity unicorns, including how increased access to investments, secondary rounds, and strong A and B funding rounds help companies scale.
- [Cyber Spotlight: How to Scale in Today’s Investment Landscape](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/cyber-spotlight-how-to-scale-in-todays-investment-landscape/): As companies increasingly raise larger funding rounds, it's imperative that founders learn how to strategically deploy their capital. Learn important factors to consider when scaling from industry experts Gil Geron (Co-Founder & CPO, Orca Security), Adi Sharabani (Co-Founder & CEO, Skycure - Acq. by Symantec), and Zohar Alon (Co-Founder & CEO, Dome9 Security - Acq. by Check Point).
- [Cyber Spotlight: Founders’ Growth Challenges](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/cyber-spotlight-founders-growth-challenges/): Gain insights into the challenges cybersecurity founders face when scaling, including growing their teams and expanding their operational capabilities directly from those who experienced them first-hand. Watch the highlights from our latest Fireside Chat 2021.
- [Building a Category Leader in Today’s Cybersecurity Market and Investment Landscape](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/building-a-category-leader-in-todays-cybersecurity-market-and-investment-landscape/): Watch the full panel recording of YL Ventures' Fireside Chat 2021 to gain insights surrounding recent market shifts and today's investment landscape from our expert panelists. The panel explored today’s funding strategies, the right partners and investors to achieve growth, and the type of support you need at each stage of your startup’s lifecycle.
- [Market Validation through Due Diligence: Learn Even Before We Invest](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/yl-ventures-value-add-pre-investment-support/): It’s never too early! We accelerate the most brilliant cybersecurity entrepreneurs as early as their ideation phase, before we even invest, by connecting them with our extensive network of Fortune 500 CISOs and top cybersecurity experts for direct feedback from potential customers. Listen to our founders to hear how you can leverage our domain expertise and hands-on support to gain early market validation for your groundbreaking ideas.
- [Company Launch & Marketing Support: From Idea to Building a Brand](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/yl-ventures-value-add-marketing-support/): Build out the foundations of your marketing strategy from brand awareness to lead generation across your digital, content, and PR activities with the hands-on assistance of our in-house marketing team. Learn how our unique and strategic marketing expertise helps support Israeli cybersecurity startups from seed to lead!
- [Business Development & Strategic Support: Building a Pipeline and Cracking GTM](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/yl-ventures-value-add-business-development-support/): Tap into the world’s largest network of leading cybersecurity advisors to gain unparalleled market entrance and business development opportunities in the U.S. and around the world. With a Venture Advisory Board of over 100 cyber executives, these industry veterans manage over $1 trillion in cybersecurity budgets and operate as leaders of Fortune 500 companies and top brands. Hear from our founders to learn how YL Ventures' connects Israeli entrepreneurs with endless customers and activities at scale.
- [Hiring Talent: Locally and Globally](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/yl-ventures-value-add-hiring-support/): Scale with maximum efficiency with our network of talented candidates and expertise in hiring U.S. executives, as well as Israeli technological minds! We are on a constant mission to help our portfolio companies grow and connect them to the right leaders and innovators so they can accelerate their ever-growing teams forward.
- [John Brennan: YL Ventures leads $8M Seed Round in Eureka to Secure Data in the Cloud](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/john-brennan-yl-ventures-leads-8m-seed-round-in-eureka-to-secure-data-in-the-cloud/): Check out YL Ventures Partner John Brennan's blog, explaining why we decided to invest in Eureka Security. Learn more about our latest investment and Eureka's revolutionary approach to the way organizations approach data hygiene.
- [Eureka raises $8M for its data cloud security platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/eureka-raises-8m-for-its-data-cloud-security-platform/): We’re thrilled to introduce our newest portfolio company, Eureka Security! Eureka raised $8M in seed funding from YL Ventures with participation from renowned security executives and serial entrepreneurs. Eureka’s Cloud Data Security Posture Management platform enables security teams to successfully navigate the ongoing and often chaotic expansion and growth of cloud data.
- [John Brennan: YL Ventures leads $8M Seed Round in Eureka to Secure Data in the Cloud](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/john-brennan-yl-ventures-leads-8m-seed-round-in-eureka-to-secure-data-in-the-cloud-2/): We’re thrilled to introduce our newest portfolio company, Eureka Security! Eureka raised $8M in seed funding from YL Ventures with participation from renowned security executives and serial entrepreneurs such as Edna Conway (Microsoft), David Hannigan (Google Cloud), Maarten Van Horenbeeck (Zendesk), Assaf Rappaport (Wiz), Ben Bernstein (Twistlock), Andy Ellis and others.
- [Cycode named a ‘Top Cybersecurity Startup to Watch in 2022’](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-named-a-top-cybersecurity-startup-to-watch-in-2022/): Our portfolio company Cycode was named a Top Cybersecurity Startup to Watch in 2022 by esecurity Planet!
- [The Year of the Israeli Cyber Unicorns](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/the-year-of-the-israeli-cyber-unicorns/): Over the past decade, the Israeli cybersecurity industry has secured its place in the global market as a formidable wellspring of technological innovation. No longer famous only for its high level of human technological capital born and bred in elite army intelligence units, the Israeli industry has matured into a veritable ecosystem of its own - on a global scale. With enough capital in this booming ecosystem to grow massive category leaders and cultivate internal Israeli M&As, Israeli startups are now major players in the global cybersecurity industry. *Originally published on TechCrunch.
- [Israel’s cybersecurity startups post another record year in 2021](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/israels-cybersecurity-startups-post-another-record-year-in-2021/): YL Ventures’ "State of the Cyber Nation 2021: The Year of the Israeli Cyber Unicorns" report is out on TechCrunch! An annual initiative, this report highlights the past year’s trends, funding rounds and exits in the Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem.
- [Grip Security and Orca Security named to the ‘7 Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022’ by Acceleration Economy](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-and-orca-security-named-to-the-7-cybersecurity-startups-to-watch-in-2022-by-acceleration-economy/): Kudos to our portfolio companies Grip Security and Orca Security for being featured in "7 Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022" by Acceleration Economy, alongside companies such as Axonius! The list recognizes some of the hottest cybersecurity startups to watch heading into 2022, and discusses their respective focus areas and capabilities.
- [Ryan Gurney Of YL Ventures: 5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/ryan-gurney-of-yl-ventures-5-things-you-should-do-to-become-a-thought-leader-in-your-industry/): Check out our CISO-in-Residence Ryan Gurney’s recent interview with Authority Magazine's Abe Alon! Ryan elaborates on his experience as a thought leader in the #cybersecurity industry and shares best practices as to how to establish yourself as a person of influence.
- [The CISO Circuit Report – TPRM (Edition 7)](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ciso-circuit/the-ciso-circuit-report-tprm-edition-7/): This edition spotlights today's most pressing concerns around TPRM solutions and processes. Read on to discover what's behind the ongoing friction with TPRM, how much TPRM solutions factor into CISO decision-making, how else CISOs currently offset third-party risk, the future of TPRM and more!
- [‘Cybersecurity: Trust no one’: Andy Ellis is Featured in Lenovo’s Late Night IT Podcast](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/cybersecurity-trust-no-one-andy-ellis-is-featured-in-lenovos-late-night-it-podcast/): Check out our Operating Partner and portfolio company Orca Security’s Advisory CISO Andy Ellis on Lenovo’s Late Night IT podcast! Andy joined podcast host Baratunde Thurston and SolarWinds’ CISO Tim Brown to discuss cyberattacks and ransomware as cybercrime becomes the world’s most profitable illegal enterprise.
- [From Seed to Category Leadership: Congratulations to Medigate on $400 Million Acquisition!](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/from-seed-to-category-leadership-congratulations-to-medigate-on-400-million-acquisition/): From seed to market leader - how did our portfolio company Medigate do it? Acquired by the global leader in operational technology (OT) security Claroty for $400M, Medigate’s journey is a masterclass on how to reach category leadership in record speed. Our Managing Partner Yoav Leitersdorf discusses key takeaways from Medigate's success and explains why their technology, approach, and proven risk mitigation place them in a league of their own.
- [Claroty Buys Startup Medigate, Raises $400M From SoftBank](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/claroty-buys-startup-medigate-raises-400m-from-softbank/): HOT NEWS! Medigate is being acquired by Claroty for $400M in one of the biggest deals made by a private Israeli cybersecurity company! Founded in 2017, Medigate has been a dominant powerhouse and a pioneer in healthcare cybersecurity, accelerating to a category leader at a striking velocity.
- [From Seed to Category Leadership: Congratulations to Medigate on $400 Million Acquisition!](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/from-seed-to-category-leadership-congratulations-to-medigate-on-400-million-acquisition-2/): Our Managing Partner Yoav Leitersdorf discusses key takeaways from Medigate's success and explains why their technology, approach, and proven risk mitigation place them in a league of their own.
- [Grip Security raises $19M Series A for its SaaS security platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-raises-19m-series-a-for-its-saas-security-platform-2/): Our portfolio company Grip Security has raised a $19M Series A funding round! This round was led by Intel Capital. YL Ventures, which led the company’s $6 million seed round earlier this year, also participated in this round, which brings Grips’ total funding to $25 million.
- [Grip Security gets $19M to automatically lock down SaaS apps](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-raises-19m-series-a-for-its-saas-security-platform/): We're excited to share that our portfolio company Grip Security has raised $25M in total funding since its inception less than 9 months ago! Grip announced today its latest funding round of $19M in Series A led by Intel Capital with participation from seed investor YL Ventures.
- [Karamba Security raises another $10M for its IoT and automotive security platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/karamba-security-raises-another-10m-for-its-iot-and-automotive-security-platform/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Karamba Security for raising a $10M Series B extension to its $12M Series B round from 2017! The round was led by automotive startup VinFast, with participation from South Korea’s Samsung Venture Investment (SVIC) in addition to existing investors YL Ventures, Fontinalis Partners, Liberty Mutual, Presidio Ventures, Glenrock, Paladin Group and Asgen.
- [Cycode raises $56M Series B to help secure software supply chains](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-raises-56m-series-b-to-help-secure-software-supply-chains/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Cycode for raising $56M in Series B funding! Led by Insight Partners with participation from existing investor YL Ventures, this round brings Cycode's total funding to $81M and marks one of the biggest Series B rounds recorded in #AppSec history!
- [Valence Security named as one of 10 hottest cybersecurity companies for 2021 by CRN](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/valence-security-named-as-one-of-10-hottest-cybersecurity-companies-for-2021-by-crn/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Valence Security for being named as part of CRN's '10 Hottest Cybersecurity Startups of 2021'!
- [Grip Security named as one of 10 hottest cybersecurity companies for 2021 by CRN](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-named-as-one-of-10-hottest-cybersecurity-companies-for-2021-by-crn/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Grip Security for being named as part of CRN's '10 Hottest Cybersecurity Startups of 2021'!
- [John Brennan @ MindTheTech by Ctech “We think Israel is the best place to invest in cybersecurity”](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/john-brennan-mindthetech-by-ctech-we-think-israel-is-the-best-place-to-invest-in-cybersecurity/): Watch CTech's MindTheTech NYC panel featuring YL Ventures' Partner John Brennan, our portfolio company Orca Security's Co-Founder & CEO Avi Shua, Phil Venables (CISO Google Cloud; VP at Google), and moderator Dr. Nimrod Kozlovski (Tel Aviv University, Founder of Cytactic by Herzog Strategic ). Learn about the dual challenge of #security and #privacy, and how innovation and new architectural concepts can help in the fight against cyber-attacks and massive data leakage of sensitive information.
- [Hunters named as one of 11 Israeli companies to watch out for in 2022 by Qumra Capital](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-named-as-one-of-11-israeli-companies-to-watch-out-for-in-2022-by-qumra-capital/): Huge congrats to our portfolio company Hunters for being named one of 11 Israeli companies to watch out for in 2022 by Qumra Capital! The list recognizes promising growth companies in Israeli high-tech, naming those who are on the path to becoming the next big thing. View the full list and learn more about Hunters’ Open #XDR platform here.
- [Hunters is now available in AWS marketplace!](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-is-now-available-on-the-aws-marketplace/): Our portfolio company Hunters is now available in AWS Marketplace! “Open platforms like Hunters #XDR that further help customers protect their data at scale are critical for enterprise clients. Having Hunters XDR available in AWS Marketplace makes it easier for AWS customers worldwide to acquire and use Hunters XDR in a more seamless manner,” said Mona Chadha, Director of Category Management at AWS.
- [John Brennan: Piiano raises $9M Seed Round to Deliver Privacy by Design](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/piiano-raises-9m-seed-round-to-deliver-privacy-by-design/): "With the sprawl of sensitive data continuing to proliferate across disparate parts of today’s enterprises, existing approaches often seem to play catch-up, chasing a problem that continues to grow beyond their grasp. The Piiano platform aims to make an impact by providing developer-first infrastructure to help enterprises achieve – by design – seamless PII centralization and pseudonymization within their cloud environments,” said YL Ventures Partner John Brennan.
- [Piiano raises $9M to help businesses protect their PII](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/piiano-raises-9m-to-help-businesses-protect-their-pii/): We're excited to introduce our new portfolio company - Piiano, the industry’s first self-hosted PII Vault! Piiano raised a $9M seed round led by YL Ventures with participation from Jibe Ventures and founders of leading cybersecurity companies such as Snyk, Armis, Wiz and Aqua Security. Founded by security experts Gil Dabah and Ariel Shiftan -- whose cybersecurity firm, NorthBit, was acquired by Magic Leap in 2016 to lead its product security -- Piiano’s PII protection and management platform transforms how enterprises build privacy-forward architecture and operationalize privacy practices.
- [Piiano raises $9 million in Seed for enterprise data security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/piiano-raises-9-million-in-seed-for-enterprise-data-security/): We're excited to introduce our new portfolio company - Piiano, the industry’s first self-hosted PII Vault! Piiano raised a $9M seed round led by YL Ventures with participation from Jibe Ventures and founders of leading cybersecurity companies such as Snyk, Armis, Wiz and Aqua Security. Founded by security experts Gil Dabah and Ariel Shiftan -- whose cybersecurity firm, NorthBit, was acquired by Magic Leap in 2016 to lead its product security -- Piiano’s PII protection and management platform transforms how enterprises build privacy-forward architecture and operationalize privacy practices.
- [Data privacy engineering for cloud startup Piiano launches with $9M in funding](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/data-privacy-engineering-for-cloud-startup-piiano-launches-with-9m-in-funding/): We're excited to introduce our new portfolio company - Piiano, the industry’s first self-hosted PII Vault! Piiano raised a $9M seed round led by YL Ventures with participation from Jibe Ventures and founders of leading cybersecurity companies such as Snyk, Armis, Wiz and Aqua Security. Founded by security experts Gil Dabah and Ariel Shiftan -- whose cybersecurity firm, NorthBit, was acquired by Magic Leap in 2016 to lead its product security -- Piiano’s PII protection and management platform transforms how enterprises build privacy-forward architecture and operationalize privacy practices.
- [Piiano raises $9M Seed Round to Deliver Privacy by Design](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/piiano-raises-9m-seed-round-to-deliver-privacy-by-design-2/): Learn why we invested in Piiano and how their solution will finally significantly ease privacy practice!
- [A Guide to Launching Your Startup](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvacademy/a-guide-to-launching-your-startup/): Launching a new startup can be a complex process, but a well-organized game plan, guidance from value add investors with industry connections and a strong network of service providers can make all the difference.
- [Passwordless Is the Future … but What About the Present? By Grip Security’s Co-Founder & CEO Idan Fast](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/passwordless-is-the-future-but-what-about-the-present-by-grip-securitys-co-founder-ceo-idan-fast/): “Passwords are the worst. Infamous, ubiquitous, we just can't seem to get them right. Meanwhile, the risks and repercussions for getting them wrong are getting out of hand. This raises the question — why are we stuck securing access with methods users hate and hackers love?” Check out our portfolio company Grip Security’s Co-Founder & CTO Idan Fast’s article in Dark Reading! Idan discusses how the cybersecurity industry must collectively find new and better ways to hold down the fort until we make it to passwordless paradise.
- [Valence: Securing the Business Application Mesh](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/valence-securing-the-business-application-mesh/): "The connectivity of third-party applications and hyper-automation tools broadens the enterprise attack surface, and incumbent approaches lack the comprehensiveness and context required to map and monitor this mesh in a holistic way. Valence Security delivers full visibility of this burgeoning attack surface, while identifying and mitigating internal and third-party access risks." YL Ventures' Partner John Brennan explains why we decided to invest in Valence.
- [Valence raises $7M to secure the business application mesh](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/valence-raises-7m-to-secure-the-business-application-mesh/): We are thrilled to introduce our new portfolio company and the industry's first Business Application Mesh security company - Valence Security! Valence raised $7M in seed funding led by YL Ventures with participation from renowned security executives and serial entrepreneurs Phil Venables (former CISO, Goldman Sachs), Justin Somaini (CSO, Unity Technologies), Karl Mattson (former CISO, PennyMac), Maarten Van Horenbeeck (CISO, Zendesk), Michael Sutton (former CISO, Zscaler), Shay Banon (Co-Founder & CEO, Elastic), and Benny Schnaider (Co-Founder & Chairman, Salto). Founded by cybersecurity professionals Yoni Shohet (CEO) and Shlomi Matichin (CTO), Valence allows security teams to understand and secure their Business Application Mesh, reducing the risk of indiscriminate, shadow and third-party connectivity, and hyperautomation workflows.
- [Valence Emerges From Stealth With $7M in Funding to Secure the Business Application Mesh](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/valence-emerges-from-stealth-with-7m-in-funding-to-secure-the-business-application-mesh/): With $7M in seed funding led by YL Ventures, our newest portfolio company Valence Security is on a mission to pioneer the Business Application Mesh space! Valence's solution delivers immediate, non-intrusive risk surface management, bringing Business Application Mesh connectivity out of the shadows, providing organizations with a visible map of their app-to-app integrations, and spotlighting risky third-party connections, continuously alerting on anomalous activities and unauthorized data access across the Business Application Mesh.
- [Valence: Securing the Business Application Mesh](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/valence-securing-the-business-application-mesh-2/): YL Ventures' Partner John Brennan explains why we decided to invest in Valence. Read more about the investment and the industry’s first Business Application Mesh security solution here:
- [Defense in Depth: How to Be a Vendor CISOs Love](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/defense-in-depth-how-to-be-a-vendor-cisos-love/): Our Operating Partner Andy Ellis guest starred on the CISO Series CISO/Security Vendor Relationship podcast! Andy shared his insights on what makes a good CISO-vendor relationship and what vendors can do to be loved by CISOs alongside hosts David Spark (Producer, CISO Series) and Geoff Belknap (CISO, LinkedIn).
- [Orca Security raises $550M to accelerate transformation of cloud security industry](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-raises-550m-to-accelerate-transformation-of-cloud-security-industry/): Kudos to our portfolio company Orca Security for raising a $550M extension to the Series C funding round it raised seven months ago! Backed by Temasek, with strategic investments from SAIC and Splunk Ventures, this cloud security powerhouse will use the new funds to expand its global partner program and continuing building rapid customer traction around the world.
- [Temasek leads $550M Series C extension into Orca Security, which aims for further international foothold](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/temasek-leads-550m-series-c-extension-into-orca-security-which-aims-for-further-international-foothold/): Kudos to our portfolio company Orca Security for raising a $550M extension to the Series C funding round it raised seven months ago! Backed by Temasek, with strategic investments from SAIC and Splunk Ventures, this cloud security powerhouse will use the new funds to expand its global partner program and continuing building rapid customer traction around the world. Orca Security’s skyrocketing success has cemented its place as a category leader in a multi-billion dollar industry. Orca has transformed cloud security, combining best-in-class technology, high caliber human capital, and a customer-verified solution to a fundamental problem. YL Ventures has supported Orca Security since its seed round and continues to do so as Orca becomes a veritable cybersecurity heavyweight. Congratulations to Co-Founders Avi Shua, Gil Geron, and the whole Orca team on this incredible milestone!
- [Orca Security raises another $340 million, boosts valuation to $1.8 billion](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-raises-another-340-million-boosts-valuation-to-1-8-billion/): Kudos to our portfolio company Orca Security for raising an additional $340M at a $1.8B valuation, taking its extended Series C fundraising round to $550M! Backed by Temasek, with Strategic Investments from SAIC and Splunk Ventures, this cloud security powerhouse will use the new funds to expand its global partner program and continuing building rapid customer traction with partners around the world.
- [Grip Security Wins 2021 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-wins-2021-cybersecurity-breakthrough-award/): Huge congrats to Grip Security for being named “Zero-Trust Network Access Solution of the Year'' at the 2021 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards! With over 4,000 nominees, Grip was selected for its innovative approach to SaaS security.
- [YL Ventures Promotes U.S.-Based Michael Cortez to Principal](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/yl-ventures-promotes-u-s-based-michael-cortez-to-principal/): Congratulations to Silicon Valley-based Michael Cortez on his promotion to Principal at YL Ventures! Since joining in 2019, Michael has played an instrumental role in driving #BusinessDevelopment initiatives to grow the market leadership of the firm and our portfolio companies, providing strategic and tactical support including GTM strategies, #customer introductions, financial analysis, executive recruiting, fundraising strategy and much more! For the past two years, we have been incredibly lucky to have him in our midst. He is heavily involved in pre-investment processes, due diligence, and enhances the firm’s U.S. footprint by expanding its #cybersecurity network and Venture Advisory board.
- [YL Ventures Promotes U.S.-Based Michael Cortez to Principal](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/yl-ventures-promotes-u-s-based-michael-cortez-to-principal-2/): Congratulations to Silicon Valley-based Michael Cortez on his promotion to Principal at YL Ventures!
- [Hunters named the #1 Israeli startup by LinkedIn](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-named-the-1-israeli-startup-by-linkedin/): Huge congratulations to our portfolio company Hunters for being named the #1 Israeli startup by LinkedIn! LinkedIn’s 1st annual Top Startups in Israel list ranks the 15 most innovative companies that have continued to attract investment, employees and attention in 2021. We are proud to support Hunters' mission to revolutionize security operations by combining data engineering, security expertise and layers of automation to expedite decision making, helping security teams become attack-ready.
- [Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Satori Raises $20 million for its Cloud Data Platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/israeli-cybersecurity-firm-satori-raises-20-million-for-its-cloud-data-platform/): We are excited to share that our portfolio company Satori has raised $20M in Series A funding! Backed by B Capital Group and Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from seed investor YL Ventures, Satori is strongly poised to dominate the data governance space with its revolutionary DataSecOps platform. We are proud to support Satori's mission to transform data access for the modern data infrastructure and are excited to see this new capital fuel Satori’s continued R&D innovation and go-to-market expansion in the US. Kudus to Co-founders Eldad Chai, Yoav Cohen, and this A-team for an amazing accomplishment!
- [What’s the ROI of Nothing Happening with Andy Ellis and Ryan Gurney](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/whats-the-roi-of-nothing-happening-with-andy-ellis-and-ryan-gurney/): We are excited to share this week’s episode of the CISO Series CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast sponsored by YL Ventures! Guest starring Ryan Gurney (CISO-in-Residence) and co-hosted by our Operating Partner Andy Ellis and David Spark, these cybersecurity experts discuss: ?What’s a better sign than “nothing happened” to indicate you did a good job in cybersecurity? ?What happens when your company wants to use a really insecure SaaS product? ?What a CISO-in-Residence does for a VC firm Check out the full episode here: https://cisoseries.com/whats-the-roi-of-nothing-happening/"
- [Grip Security named winner of the Swisscom Startup Challenge 2021](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-named-winner-of-the-swisscom-startup-challenge-2021/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Grip Security for being named a winner of the Swisscom Startup Challenge 2021! Grip was selected as one of five winners recognized for demonstrating a robust security solution and convincing business model! Grip offers a new approach to SaaS security, enabling organizations to discover nearly 100% of the SaaS applications used, known or unknown. Grip’s solution governs, monitors and secures employee access and usage from any device and any location.
- [Cyber company Satori secures $20 million in Series A round](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cyber-company-satori-secures-20-million-in-series-a-round/)
- [Data operations platform Satori nabs $20M](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/data-operations-platform-satori-nabs-20m/): We are excited to share that our portfolio company Satori has raised $20M in Series A funding! Backed by B Capital Group and Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from seed investor YL Ventures, Satori is strongly poised to dominate the data governance space with its revolutionary DataSecOps platform. We are proud to support Satori's mission to transform data access for the modern data infrastructure and are excited to see this new capital fuel Satori’s continued R&D innovation and go-to-market expansion in the US. Kudus to Co-founders Eldad Chai, Yoav Cohen, and this A-team for an amazing accomplishment!
- [Andy Ellis joins Orca Security as advisory CISO](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/andy-ellis-joins-orca-security-as-advisory-ciso/): Hall of Fame CSO and YL Ventures Operating Partner Andy Ellis joins our portfolio company Orca Security as an advisory CISO to help further customer security, product development, market education and talent management! “Andy’s advice has been instrumental to our success since the early days of Orca Security, when he immediately became excited about how our SideScanning technology would revolutionize the cloud security industry,” said Avi Shua, Co-Founder & CEO of Orca Security.
- [Orca Security Appoints Andy Ellis to Join Company as Advisory CISO](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-appoints-andy-ellis-to-join-company-as-advisory-ciso/): Hall of Fame CSO and YL Ventures Operating Partner Andy Ellis joins our portfolio company Orca Security as an advisory CISO to help further customer security, product development, market education and talent management! “Andy’s advice has been instrumental to our success since the early days of Orca Security, when he immediately became excited about how our SideScanning technology would revolutionize the cloud security industry,” said Avi Shua, Co-Founder & CEO of Orca Security.
- [Early-Stage Benchmarks: What Does Success Look Like for Young Cybersecurity Companies?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/early-stage-benchmarks-what-does-success-look-like-for-young-cybersecurity-companies/): After more than a decade of analyzing the early performance of successful Israeli cybersecurity companies, we offer answers to your most common concerns about building large companies—namely, how am I doing? Do I have enough customers? Is my ARR ok? Is it time to pursue a GTM strategy?
- [Hunters advances adoption of its XDR security platform with $30M](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-advances-adoption-of-its-xdr-security-platform-with-30m/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Hunters for raising a $30M Series B round to grow #XDR security tech! Led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from existing investors YL Ventures, Blumberg Capital, M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund, and U.S. Venture Partners (USVP), this round brings Hunters' total funding to $50.4M! "The additional investments are an affirmation of faith in an XDR category poised for mainstream adoption," said Ofer Schreiber, Partner at YL Ventures. We're proud to support Hunters' mission to make threat hunting feasible and scalable and would like to congratulate Co-Founders Uri May, Tomer Kazaz and the entire team on this incredible accomplishment!
- [Hunters brings in $30M Series B to grow XDR security tech](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-brings-in-30m-series-b-to-grow-xdr-security-tech/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Hunters for raising a $30M Series B round to grow #XDR security tech! Led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from existing investors YL Ventures, Blumberg Capital, M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund, and U.S. Venture Partners (USVP), this round brings Hunters' total funding to $50.4M!
- [Cyber company Hunters bags $30 million Series B](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cyber-company-hunters-bags-30-million-series-b/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Hunters for raising a $30M Series B round to grow #XDR security tech! Led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from existing investors YL Ventures, Blumberg Capital, M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund, and U.S. Venture Partners (USVP), this round brings Hunters' total funding to $50.4M!
- [Elastic acquires build.security for security policy definition and enforcement](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/elastic-acquires-build-security-for-security-policy-definition-and-enforcement/): Our portfolio company Build.security has been acquired by Elastic! We’re thrilled to see a market leader like Elastic embrace Build’s vision to fundamentally transform authorization. It has been our pleasure to support and help realize Co-Founder & CEO Amit Kanfer’s mission to enable safer software development. We cannot think of a better fit to head Elastic’s new on-the-ground presence in Israel, as well as the inclusion of the entire Build team to pioneer its Israeli operations. The synergetic exchange of innovation we can expect from this is another extraordinary development for Israel’s cybersecurity ecosystem, and we warmly congratulate Elastic and Build on the start of their new journey together!
- [Search giant Elastic establishing R&D center in Israel](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/search-giant-elastic-establishing-rd-center-in-israel/): Elastic is establishing an R&D center in Israel following the recent acquisition of our portfolio company build.security. The center will be run by Amit Kanfer, Co-Founder and CEO of build.security, with the acquisition expected to be finalized during Elastic's second fiscal quarter.
- [Elastic to Join Forces with Build.Security to Enhance Support for Cloud Native Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/elastic-to-join-forces-with-build-security-to-enhance-support-for-cloud-native-security/): Our portfolio company build.security has been acquired by Elastic! We’re thrilled to see a market leader like Elastic embrace Build’s vision to fundamentally transform authorization. It has been our pleasure to support and help realize Co-Founder & CEO Amit Kanfer's mission to enable safer software development. We cannot think of a better fit to head Elastic’s new on-the-ground presence in Israel, as well as the inclusion of the entire Build team to pioneer its Israeli operations. The synergetic exchange of innovation we can expect from this is another extraordinary development for Israel’s cybersecurity ecosystem, and we warmly congratulate Elastic and Build on the start of their new journey together!
- [Magnetic Security: VC Panel Emerging Trends in Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/magnetic-security-vc-panel-emerging-trends-in-security/): Watch our CISO-in-Residence Ryan Gurney at the Magnetic Security virtual event by Cisco -- VC Panel on emerging security trends featuring a rockstar panel including Prasad Parthasarathi (Cisco Investments), Rama Sekhar (Norwest Venture Partners), and William Lin (ForgePoint Capital). Gain insights based on our joint 2021 CISO Survival Guide, focusing on trends like SASE, privacy and compliance, DevSecOps, and automation.
- [Orca Security Partner Program helps partners create greater customer value and boost growth](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-partner-program-helps-partners-create-greater-customer-value-and-boost-growth/): Introducing: our portfolio company Orca Security's Security Partner Program! This robust global program will further extend the reach of Orca’s SaaS-based platform for workload and data protection, cloud security posture management, and vulnerability management to enable customers across all markets to safely innovate on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The program encompasses solution partners, cloud service providers, and technology partners to create greater joint customer value and continued growth.
- [Medigate Wins Seven Awards in 2021, Continues to Advance Healthcare Cybersecurity](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/medigate-wins-seven-awards-in-2021-continues-to-advance-healthcare-cybersecurity/): Join us in congratulating our portfolio company Medigate on winning 7 awards in 2021 so far! Medigate delivers complete visibility into medical connected devices, detects anomalies, and actively blocks malicious activities to ensure the delivery of critical treatment and the protection of patient information. The seven awards Medigate has won this year recognize the value of Medigate's contributions to healthcare's fast paced cybersecurity solution space.
- [Legendary CISO Andy Ellis Joins CISO Series](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/legendary-ciso-andy-ellis-joins-ciso-series/): Big news! Our Operating Partner Andy Ellis is joining the CISO Series team! Andy will join David Spark (Producer, Managing Editor, Co-Host, CISO Series) as a rotating co-host alternating with Mike Johnson for the CISO/ Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This weekly podcast features discussions, tips, and debates around improving the communications and services between security buyers and sellers.
- [70% of Developers Concerned About Data Breach Due to Poor Access Controls, build.security Finds](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/70-of-developers-concerned-about-data-breach-due-to-poor-access-controls-build-security-finds/): According to the API Authorization & Policy Management Survey Report from our portfolio company Build Security and Propeller Insights, 70% of respondents said they are concerned about a breach due to poor access controls, with nearly 40% saying they are extremely worried of a potential breach related to their authorization.
- [7 tips for better CISO-CFO relationships from Andy Ellis](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/7-tips-for-better-ciso-cfo-relationships/): Check out our Operating Partner Andy Ellis' insights on CSO Online to learn 7 tips for better CISO-CFO relationships and why a successful CISO/CFO relationship will help ensure an organization has the right resources for its risk profile.
- [Andy Ellis and Ryan Gurney share insights on CISO job satisfaction: Finding meaning in the mission](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/andy-ellis-and-ryan-gurney-share-insights-on-ciso-job-satisfaction-finding-meaning-in-the-mission/): "The top security job is highly stressful and sometimes thankless, but it can also provide great satisfaction—especially for mission-driven CISOs."
- [Orca included in “76 of the most promising enterprise startups of 2021, according to top VCs”](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-named-to-76-of-the-most-promising-enterprise-startups-of-2021-according-to-top-vcs/): Congrats to our portfolio Orca Security for being included in Business Insiders' list of '76 of the most promising enterprise startups of 2021, compiled by leading VC firms, including companies both inside and outside their portfolios. Kudos Orca!
- [Why security leaders are concerned about the SaaS sprawl, and how to get a grip on it](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/why-security-leaders-are-concerned-about-the-saas-sprawl-and-how-to-get-a-grip-on-it/): “SaaS has taken over, and the average enterprise now uses hundreds of unique SaaS applications to accelerate their digital transformation and business velocity. However, while SaaS has fulfilled its growth-enabling potential, most organizations have lost their grip on its consumption and use,” wrote Lior Yaari, Co-Founder & CEO of our portfolio company Grip Security. Check out Lior’s insights in SECURITY Magazine to learn more about the SaaS sprawl, shadow applications and the associated risks, and how to monitor SaaS access.
- [Satori Announces Data Security Policy Engine to Streamline and Revolutionize Data Security for Large Enterprises](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/satori-announces-data-security-policy-engine-to-streamline-and-revolutionize-data-security-for-large-enterprises/): Satori is expanding its industry-leading DataSecOps platform and introducing a game-changer for dynamic enterprise data environments! Satori’s new Data Security Policy Engine will change the way enterprises democratize data access while complying with security policies, without data engineer involvement.
- [“I am eagerly waiting for more innovation in incident response and supply chain security”](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/ryan-gurney-interview/): Ryan Gurney, CISO-in-Residence at YL Ventures, shares how the new role will provide a perfect platform to provide value and learn the business. He also discusses how Israel has been a hotbed for innovation in security.
- [Hunters Announces New Open XDR Capabilities Making it the Leading SIEM Alternative](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-announces-new-open-xdr-capabilities-making-it-the-leading-siem-alternative/): "Hunters, the leading Open Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform, announced today a set of capabilities that further strengthen its position as the leading alternative to SIEM for organizations that seek to accelerate their incident detection, investigation and response."
- [Grip Security Named Finalist for Top 10 Cybersecurity Startups for 2021 by Cyber Defense Magazine](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-named-finalist-for-top-10-cybersecurity-startups-for-2021-by-cyber-defense-magazine/): Congrats to our portfolio company Grip Security for being included as Cybersecurity Startups 2021 finalists in Cyber Defense Magazine's Black Unicorn Awards! Grip was selected by judges Dave DeWalt (Founder, Managing Director, NightDragon), Bob Ackerman (Founder, Managing Director, AllegisCyber Capital), Dr. Peter Stephenson (Director, Cyber Defense Labs), and Gary Miliefsky (Publisher, Cyber Defense Magazine). Kudos to Co-Founders Lior Yaari, Idan Fast, Alon Shenkler, and the whole team!
- [Avi Shua Named to ‘The Top 25 IT Innovators Of 2021’](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/avi-shua-named-to-the-top-25-it-innovators-of-2021/): Huge congratulations to our portfolio company Orca Security’s Co-Founder & CEO Avi Shua for being included in CRN’s ‘Top 25 IT Innovators of 2021’! Avi is one of only six cybersecurity CEOs on CRN’s list and was recognized for his ability to drive innovation for technology products, solutions, and services. Another great achievement, well done, Avi!
- [Cyber Week 2021: YL Ventures CISOs & Founders Panel – Navigating the Vendor-Customer Relationship](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/cyber-week-2021-yl-ventures-cisos-founders-panel-navigating-the-vendor-customer-relationship/): How do CISOs assess vendor viability? What qualifies new technology as a good investment? How should vendors approach CISOs? Watch the full panel discussion between prominent U.S.-based CISOs and promising Israeli cybersecurity startups.
- [Why Are Users Ignoring Multi-Factor Authentication?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/why-are-users-ignoring-multi-factor-authentication/): Check out our Operating Partner Andy Ellis’ insights on multi-factor authentication's challenges and low adoption rates in Security Week!
- [A Chat With Award-Winning CSO Andy Ellis From YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/a-chat-with-award-winning-cso-andy-ellis-from-yl-ventures/): "In today's episode, Andy shares his story and insights from his career. We discuss why VC firms and investing in Israeli cybersecurity startups and why more CISOs are taking advisor/investor roles. I also learn what brings him to Israeli cybersecurity companies."
- [20 Minute Leaders Ep477: Ofer Schreiber | Partner and Head of Israel Office, YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/20-minute-leaders-ep477-ofer-schreiber-partner-and-head-of-israel-office-yl-ventures/): "Ofer Schreiber, Partner, and Head of Israel Office at YL Ventures has broad responsibilities across the firm’s portfolio company management, value-add activities, and investment due diligence. Prior to joining YL Ventures, Ofer spent three years at IVC Research Center researching and analyzing the technology and venture capital industry. He also served in the elite technological unit of the IDF, Unit 8200. Ofer regularly speaks, writes, and features in interviews about the state of the cybersecurity industry, investment strategies, start-up development, and Israeli cybersecurity innovation."
- [The CISO Circuit Report – IAM (Edition 6)](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ciso-circuit/the-ciso-circuit-report-iam-edition-6/): The report outlines identity and access management (IAM) domain challenges, including the rise in enterprise assets requiring access and various identities to manage, the technology failure to keep up with concerted user demands, and management reluctance to implement updated IAM projects. Nonetheless, our respondents believe that the enterprise IAM market is primed for innovation!
- [YL Ventures’ Advisors Named CISOs Connect C100 Winners!](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/8-venture-advisors-named-cisos-connect-c100-winners/): Congratulations to CISOs Connect C100 winners! Selected by an esteemed panel of judges, the C100 by Security Current recognizes and honors the top 100 CISOs across industries. Special shoutout to our Venture Advisors who made the list!
- [Orca Security raising $150 million from Singapore’s Temasek](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-raising-150-million-from-singapores-temasek/): Our portfolio company Orca Security has raised $150 million from Singapore's government holding company Temasek Holdings!
- [Orca Security named a 2021 Gartner Cool Vendor in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-named-a-2021-gartner-cool-vendor-in-cloud-security-posture-management-cspm/): "We’re thrilled to announce that Gartner recognized Orca Security as a 2021 Cool Vendor in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). One of our key differentiators is extending our reach beyond the control plane deep into the workloads themselves. Combining core CSPM with agentless Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) capabilities has been a game-changer for our customers, delivering instant time-to-value and allowing them to prioritize what matters most."
- [CISO in Residence Ryan Gurney Interviewed on Digital Anarchist](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/ciso-in-residence-ryan-gurney-yl-ventures/): "Ryan Gurney joins YL Ventures as CISO in residence, and we sit down with him to hear more. Prior to YL Ventures, Ryan was the Head of Information Security at Looker, a business intelligence software and big data analytics platform acquired by Google. Previously, he served as Looker’s Chief Security Officer, Vice President of Information Security at Zendesk, held Security Engineering leadership roles at Engine Yard and eBay, managed IT organizations and led large consulting engagements with PwC."
- [Ryan Gurney, Ex-Googler, Joins YL Ventures as CISO-in-Residence](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/ryan-gurney-ex-googler-joins-yl-ventures-as-ciso-in-residence/): "YL Ventures, the prominent seed-stage venture capital firm investing in Israeli cybersecurity startups, announced that Ryan Gurney will join the firm as its new full-time CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)-in-Residence. Ryan will leverage his unique experience of holding leading security roles in both startups and global enterprises to provide Israeli cybersecurity entrepreneurs with unparalleled guidance on achieving product market fit and customer success."
- [Joining YL Ventures as CISO-in-Residence, by Ryan Gurney](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/joining-yl-ventures-as-ciso-in-residence-by-ryan-gurney/): "Four years ago, I was fortunate enough to join YL Ventures’ Advisory Board program. I was excited for the opportunity to leverage my experience as both a buyer and vendor in the security industry to benefit the firm’s portfolio companies and help them understand the wants and needs of CISOs today. During my time as a Venture Advisor, I thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with entrepreneurs pre- and post-investment and assisting the team with rigorous due diligence efforts. "
- [Ryan Gurney, ex-Googler, joins YL Ventures as CISO-in-Residence](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/ryan-gurney-ex-googler-joins-yl-ventures-as-ciso-in-residence-2/): "Former Chief Security Officer at Looker, which was acquired by Google, brings customer-centric and early adopter-perspective to support YL Ventures portfolio companies’ expansion"
- [How CISOs Make It Worse for Other CISOs – Podcast with Andy Ellis](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/how-cisos-make-it-worse-for-other-cisos-podcast-with-andy-ellis/): "You should use multiple Chrome profiles so that you can separate your cookies and log-in credentials between your work and personal use. I personally have like six profiles because I work with so many different entities and companies, but really important to separate those so that you don’t accidentally mix work and personal."
- [Introducing Ryan Gurney as YL Ventures’​ CISO-in-Residence](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/introducing-ryan-gurney-as-yl-ventures%e2%80%8b-ciso-in-residence/): "Today I’m thrilled to announce the addition of YL Ventures’ newest CISO-in-Residence, Ryan Gurney. Ryan was most recently the CSO at Looker, a data analytics startup later acquired for $2.6B by Google, where he continued as CSO post-acquisition. Ryan’s vast industry experience includes security engineering leadership roles at Zendesk, Engine Yard, and eBay, and we are beyond excited to have him as part of the team!"
- [Introducing Ryan Gurney as YL Ventures’​ CISO-in-Residence](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/introducing-ryan-gurney-as-yl-ventures-ciso-in-residence/): Check out YL Ventures' Partner John Brennan's blog to learn about the vision behind adding the former CSO of Looker (acq. by Google) to our multidisciplinary team!
- [Joining YL Ventures as CISO-in-Residence](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/joining-yl-ventures-as-ciso-in-residence/): We are thrilled to welcome our Venture Advisor Ryan Gurney, former CSO of Looker (acq. by Google), as our new CISO-in-Residence! Read Ryan’s insights on his new role here:
- [Orca Included in ’11 Cybersecurity Vendors to Watch in 2021′](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-included-in-11-cybersecurity-vendors-to-watch-in-2021/): "Orca has come to market with the perspective of offering numerous cloud security features with minimal impact or disruption to how teams work," says Fernando Montenegro, an analyst with S&P Global Market Intelligence. "It does this by a combination of techniques, including use of snapshots and by performing deeper analytics to derive context for security alerts."
- [Andy Ellis Shares Insights on New Cybersecurity Governance Structures in CSO Magazine](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/andy-ellis-shares-insights-on-new-cybersecurity-governance-structures-in-cso-magazine/): "It's a complicated question and topic, and there are lots of different equities that need to be taken into account," Andy Ellis, former CSO at Akamai Technologies and current operating partner at YL Ventures, tells CSO. "I see people calling for punishments on people who pay a ransom, which I think is a disaster of an approach. I would much prefer to punish people who take ransom."
- [Orca Security targets UK&I growth by signing distribution agreement with DataSolutions](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-targets-uki-growth-by-signing-distribution-agreement-with-datasolutions/): "DataSolutions has signed a distribution agreement with cloud security business Orca Security to take its services to a wider market in the UK and Ireland."
- [YL Ventures names the 15 startups to watch in the country’s booming cybersecurity scene, which has already taken $1.6 billion in investment this year](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/a-top-israeli-vc-names-the-15-startups-to-watch-in-the-countrys-booming-cybersecurity-scene-which-has-already-taken-1-6-billion-in-investment-this-year/): "The cybersecurity startup industry in Israeli is a hotbed of growth. While overall investment in cybersecurity startups has been up and down, investment in cybersecurity startups based in Israel has climbed steadily over the past five years, according to PitchBook data. And 2021 venture capital investment in Israel-based cybersecurity startups has already matched last year's total of $1.36 billion, and more than doubled 2019's totals."
- [Wisdom From The Women Leading The Cybersecurity Industry, With Naama Ben Dov of YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/wisdom-from-the-women-leading-the-cybersecurity-industry-with-naama-ben-dov-of-yl-ventures/): "Encourage and proactively strive to increase the funnel of female entrepreneurs in the cybersecurity industry. As a venture capital investor, I proactively strive to look for, and ultimately invest in, female-led ventures. Increasing the number of women in leadership roles will ultimately have a trickle-down effect which will create more opportunities for other women and offer different perspective in the industry."
- [Investing in Solutions for Tomorrow’s Attacks – Interview with Andy Ellis](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/investing-in-solutions-for-tomorrows-attacks/): Potential investors in the cybersecurity sector need a deep understanding of what the pinch points are for cybersecurity practitioners. Andy Ellis, a 20-year CSO at Akamai who is now an operating partner at YL Ventures, discusses what cybersecurity sectors are attracting investment - and why.
- [Clever Hiring Practices w/ Andy Ellis](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/clever-hiring-practices-w-andy-ellis/): Our Operating Partner Andy Ellis joined Allan Alford on The Cyber Ranch Podcast to discuss nonstandard hiring practices and how he built an amazing team using nonstandard approaches. Check out Andy’s interview to learn how to hire and build a team, why abnormal hires sometimes make sense, and useful budget techniques.
- [The entrepreneur from Kafr Manda who built a cybersecurity unicorn – An Interview with Orca Security’s Wagde Zabit](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/the-entrepreneur-from-kafr-manda-who-built-a-cybersecurity-unicorn-an-interview-with-orca-securitys-wagde-zabit/): From the day he got his first computer, Orca Security co-founder Wagde Zabit knew he found his calling. How does one man from a small Arab community get to the top of Startup Nation?
- [5 minutes with Tehila Shneider – Build Security’s VP R&D](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/5-minutes-with-tehila-shneider-build-securitys-vp-rd/): Check out our portfolio company Build Security's VP R&D Tehila Shneider's interview with Security Magazine! Read to learn why authorization poses a big challenge for developers, why it remains largely unsolved, and how Build takes the time and complexity out of authorization.
- [5 minutes with Vulcan Cyber’s Roy Horev – The evolution of DDoS attacks](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/5-minutes-with-vulcan-cybers-roy-horev-the-evolution-of-ddos-attacks/): Distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks - when an attacker attempts to make it impossible for a service to be deliverable - are increasing in size, frequency and duration. Kaspersky Lab reported a doubling of DDoS attacks in the first quarter of 2020 compared with the fourth quarter of 2019, plus an 80% jump compared with the same quarter last year. To learn more about how these attacks have evolved over the years, we talk to Roy Horev, Co-Founder and CTO at Vulcan Cyber, a vulnerability remediation orchestration provider.
- [Supporting Tech Entrepreneurs – Andy Ellis, YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/supporting-tech-entrepreneurs-andy-ellis-yl-ventures/): "At YL Ventures, supporting tech entrepreneurs is what they do. We sat down with Andy Ellis, who recently joined VL Ventures as an operating partner. He’s a well-known industry leader, having pioneered the CSO role over his 20-year tenure at Akamai Technologies."
- [The CSO role today: Responsibilities and requirements for the top security job](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/the-cso-role-today-responsibilities-and-requirements-for-the-top-security-job/): "What they're both getting at is that a CSO, above all, needs to create a way for the company to think about security as a strategic asset and part of its mission, not just as an afterthought or part of a damage control scenario. One way to achieve that is by applying risk management techniques, according to Andy Ellis, Operating Partner at YL Ventures and former CSO at Akamai. He explains: "When looking at risks across the business, a CSO has to balance two important inputs: how costly, in time and money, a fix might be, and how much benefit that fix might bring—usually in risk reduction, but potentially in ancillary business benefits."
- [Orca Security named ‘Cloud Security’s Most Promising’ Company – 2021 Global InfoSec Awards](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/global-infosec-awards-for-2021-winners/): Congratulations to our portfolio company Orca Security for winning ‘Cloud Security’s Most Promising’ Company at the 2021 Global InfoSec Awards by Cyber Defense Magazine! Orca was recognized and celebrated for its unique people, software, and cloud-based solution that helps to protect companies against the next cybersecurity threat.
- [Hunters Announces its Open XDR: Closing the Gap Between Detection and Response](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-announces-its-open-xdr-closing-the-gap-between-detection-and-response/): " Hunters announced today the launch of Hunters XDR, the company’s Open Extended Detection and Response Platform, a vendor-agnostic cloud-native platform that applies an open approach to data. Hunters XDR seamlessly ingests, cost-effectively retains and dynamically cross-correlates telemetry from all security tools to integrate and analyze threat signals across large enterprise environments, fostering accelerated, confident response to incidents. "
- [Orca Security Named One of ‘The 5 Most Innovative Cybersecurity Startups from RSA Conference’](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-named-one-of-the-5-most-innovative-cybersecurity-startups-from-rsa-conference/): "Orca Security’s approach to looking at cloud assets provides organizations with a level of visibility and manageability that’s in high demand as businesses accelerate their shift to a hybrid cloud or full cloud model since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Rob Cataldo, managing director for Kaspersky North America."
- [Orca Finds Cloud Security Gaps in the Deepest Waters](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-finds-cloud-security-gaps-in-the-deepest-waters/): "Whether IT runs on-premises or in the cloud, there are always gaps in security. The key is to find them before the hackers do." Our portfolio company Orca Security's Co-Founder & CEO Avi Shua shares how Orca finds cloud security gaps in the deepest waters.
- [Orca Security Achieves AWS Security Competency Status](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-achieves-aws-security-competency-status/): "Orca Security announced today that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency status. This key designation recognizes that Orca Security has demonstrated proven technology and deep expertise to help customers achieve their cloud security goals. As an AWS Partner, Orca is committed to working closely with AWS customers to secure their cloud estates from increasing threats."
- [Cycode Tests Code Security for Entire Software Lifecycle](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-tests-code-security-for-entire-software-lifecycle/): "The rash of source-code-related security incidents in the past few years provided an “aha moment” for Cycode co-founders Lior Levy and Ronen Slavin."
- [Satori selected as finalist for RSA Conference 2021 Innovation Sandbox](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/satori-selected-as-finalist-for-rsa-conference-2021-innovation-sandbox/): "Satori, a DataSecOps company revolutionizing data access, security and privacy for the modern data infrastructure, has been named one of 10 finalists for the RSA Conference 2021 Innovation Sandbox Contest for its work democratizing and protecting sensitive data in the cloud using a SaaS-based transparent setup."
- [Satori Partners With Snowflake To Enable DataSecOps for Snowflake’s Data Cloud](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/satori-partners-with-snowflake-to-enable-datasecops-for-snowflakes-data-cloud/): Satori, the industry’s leading provider of DataSecOps, announced a partnership with Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, to help automate, accelerate and simplify data security and access operations in Snowflake Data Cloud.
- [Cycode Raises $20 Million Series A Round From Insight Partners](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-raises-20-million-series-a-round-from-insight-partners/): Cycode, an innovator in securing DevOps pipelines, today announced a $20 million Series A round led by Insight Partners, with participation from seed investor, YL Ventures. The new funding brings total investment to $25 million and positions Cycode to accelerate growth into securing enterprise DevOps tools such as source control management systems, build systems and cloud infrastructure.
- [Cycode raises $20M to secure DevOps pipelines](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cycode-raises-20m-to-secure-devops-pipelines/): Israeli security startup Cycode, which specializes in helping enterprises secure their DevOps pipelines and prevent code tampering, today announced that it has raised a $20 million Series A funding round led by Insight Partners. Seed investor YL Ventures also participated in this round, which brings the total funding in the company to $24.6 million.
- [Cybersecurity startup Cycode raises $20 million from Insight Partners](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/cybersecurity-startup-cycode-raises-20-million-from-insight-partners/): Israeli cybersecurity startup Cycode announced on Tuesday the completion of a $20 million series A round led by Insight Partners, with participation from seed investor, YL Ventures.
- [Andy Ellis Shares Insights on Leadership](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/andy-ellis-shares-insights-on-leadership/): “To make good decisions at an organizational scale, often it really does come down to leadership.” Our Operating Partner Andy Ellis joins Tony Bradley on the TechSpective Podcast to discuss leadership. Check out the episode to gain insights on leadership and decision-making and to learn about Andy’s new book on, you guessed it, leadership.
- [CSO Hall of Fame honorees](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/7098/): We're extremely proud of our Operating Partner Andy Ellis for being inducted into the 2021 CSO Hall of Fame by CSO Magazine! His work has tremendously advanced the CSO/CISO role, secured business, and inspired many others in the industry. He has made invaluable contributions to the cybersecurity field over his twenty year tenure and we look forward to seeing him continue to shape the cyberspace.
- [Andy Ellis, Operating Partner at YL Ventures, Inducted into CSO Hall of Fame](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/andy-ellis-operating-partner-at-yl-ventures-inducted-into-cso-hall-of-fame/): Andy Ellis, Operating Partner at YL Ventures, CEO at Duha and investor and advisor to several cybersecurity startups including Grip Security, Orca Security and Vulcan Cyber, has been inducted into the prestigious IDG CSO Hall of Fame. This recognition is bestowed upon the individuals whose work has advanced the CSO/CISO role, secured business and inspired others in the industry. Ellis will accept the award at the CSO50 Conference + Awards held on November 16-18, 2021.
- [Hunters Included in ’10 Hot XDR Companies to Watch In 2021′](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-included-in-10-hot-xdr-companies-to-watch-in-2021/): "The open design of Hunters XDR uses cloud connectors to extract detection telemetry, threat intelligence IoCs, and noisy threat signals from cloud, SIEM, cloud storage and other sources — continuously adding to an ever-scaling, ML-based Knowledge Graph that correlates “under the radar” threats from a range of sources."
- [Hunters’ New Podcast Series Dives Deep Into Cybersecurity Events and Best Practices](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-new-podcast-series-dives-deep-into-cybersecurity-events-and-best-practices/): "Hands-On Security covers major global cyber events, industry trends, and key detection and response challenges from the point of view of security practitioners. Every month, we’ll host a security expert to brainstorm security strategies, provide tips for preventing future intrusions, and discuss workflows for security teams. We will not hesitate to get tactical, using terms like “kernel” and “man in the middle.”
- [Hunters Recognized as a Microsoft Security 20/20 Partner Awards Finalist for Emerging Security ISV Disruptor](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/hunters-recognized-as-a-microsoft-security-20-20-partner-awards-finalist-for-emerging-security-isv-disruptor/): "Hunters today announced it has been named a finalist for the Microsoft Security 20/20 Emerging Security Independent Software Vendors (ISV) Disruptor award. The company was honored among a global field of industry leaders for demonstrating excellence in innovation, integration and customer implementation with Microsoft technology."
- [Revolutionizing SaaS Security – Why We Invested In Grip Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/revolutionizing-saas-security-why-we-invested-in-grip-security/): "Today, I’m thrilled to announce that YL Ventures led a $6M seed round in Grip Security, a startup that is introducing a new approach to SaaS security. With the leadership and expertise of rockstar co-founders Lior Yaari (CEO), Idan Fast (CTO) and Alon Shenkler (VP R&D), we’re certain that Grip Security is going to revolutionize SaaS security as we know it."
- [Check out the list of Cyber leaders backing Israeli startup Grip Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/check-out-the-list-of-cyber-leaders-backing-israeli-startup-grip-security/): "Many global leaders from the cybersecurity sector got behind Israeli startup Grip Security; participating in a $6 million Seed funding round closed by Grip. The company’s technology detects and maps nearly 100% of SaaS applications used by enterprises; helping companies manage and monitor that employees are accessing these SaaS apps in a secure way."
- [Israeli startups Orca and Wiz reached unicorn status despite revenue of just a few million dollars](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/israeli-startups-orca-and-wiz-reached-unicorn-status-despite-revenue-of-just-a-few-million-dollars/): "One month ago, Israeli cybersecurity startup Orca Security achieved unicorn status when it announced the completion of a $210 million round C funding at a valuation of $1.2 billion, with Alphabet's independent growth fund CapitalG leading the round."
- [Grip Security raises $6M to improve SaaS security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-raises-6m-to-improve-saas-security/): Grip Security today announced that it has raised a $6 million seed round led by cybersecurity-focused YL Ventures, with participation from CrowdStrike CEO and co-founder George Kurtz and a group of other angel investors with deep roots in the cybersecurity industry.
- [Revolutionizing SaaS Security – Why We Invested In Grip Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/revolutionizing-saas-security-why-we-invested-in-grip-security-2/): We're thrilled to announce that YL Ventures led a $6M seed round in Grip Security, a startup that is introducing a new approach to SaaS security.
- [Grip Security aims to simplify and automate SaaS endpoint security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-aims-to-simplify-and-automate-saas-endpoint-security/): Idan Fast, Lior Yaari, and Alon Shenkler joined forces last year when they saw an opportunity to address SaaS security. Their new startup, Grip Security, is the latest member of the red-hot Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem.
- [Grip Security Raises $6M from YL Ventures, CrowdStrike’s George Kurtz and Cybersecurity Luminaries to Revolutionize SaaS Security](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/grip-security-raises-6m-from-yl-ventures-crowdstrikes-george-kurtz-and-cybersecurity-luminaries-to-revolutionize-saas-security/): "Grip Security, a startup revolutionizing SaaS security, today announced $6 million in seed funding led by YL Ventures with participation from CrowdStrike CEO and Co-founder, George Kurtz and seasoned cybersecurity executives. Founded by security veterans Lior Yaari (CEO), Idan Fast (CTO) and Alon Shenkler (VP R&D), Grip Security is offering the industry’s most comprehensive SaaS security solution, enabling organizations to discover and secure all SaaS applications with no exceptions, from any device and any location."
- [SaaS Security Company Grip Security Emerges From Stealth](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/saas-security-company-grip-security-emerges-from-stealth/): "Grip Security has developed a platform that is designed to help organizations discover, monitor and secure their SaaS applications, regardless of where they are located and what types of devices they are running on."
- [Satori Selected as Finalist for RSA Conference 2021 Innovation Sandbox Contest](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/satori-selected-as-finalist-for-rsa-conference-2021-innovation-sandbox-contest/): Satori, a DataSecOps company revolutionizing data access, security and privacy for the modern data infrastructure, announced today that it has been named one of 10 finalists for the RSA Conference 2021 Innovation Sandbox Contest for its work democratizing and protecting sensitive data in the cloud using a SaaS-based transparent setup. On Wednesday, May 19, Satori, will present its technology to a panel of renowned cybersecurity industry judges and a live virtual audience at RSA Conference 2021.
- [RSA Conference Announces Finalists for RSAC Innovation Sandbox Contest 2021](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/rsa-conference-announces-finalists-for-rsac-innovation-sandbox-contest-2021/): "RSA Conference, the world’s leading information security conferences and expositions, today announced the 10 finalists for its 16th annual RSAC Innovation Sandbox Contest. The competition, which will take place virtually for the first time at RSA Conference 2021, calls on the most promising young companies in cybersecurity to showcase their game-changing technologies to a panel of judges."
- [YL Ventures Webinar: Scaling Security Programs in High Growth Companies](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/yl-ventures-webinar-scaling-security-programs-in-high-growth-companies/): Did you miss our virtual panel discussion on how to scale security programs in high growth companies? Moderated by YL Ventures' newly Operating Partner Andy Ellis (Former CSO, Akamai Technologies) alongside Karthik Rangarajan (Director of Security, Robinhood), and Talha Tariq (VP & CSO HashiCorp), this session features insights on how to build and scale security programs, navigate team management, establish strong foundations early on, and more.
- [Why I joined YL Ventures / by Andy Ellis](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/joining-yl-ventures/): YL Ventures' newly Operating Partner, Andy Ellis, outlines his new role and shares what prompted him to join YL Ventures.
- [Welcoming Andy Ellis to YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/insights/welcoming-andy-ellis-to-yl-ventures/): "I'm thrilled to officially welcome Andy Ellis, former CSO at Akamai Technologies, to YL Ventures as an Operating Partner! We're beyond excited to be working alongside Andy to support Israeli cybersecurity founders in bringing their security technology to market in the U.S. & beyond."
- [Andy Ellis Named Operating Partner at YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/andy-ellis-named-operating-partner-at-yl-ventures/): "YL Ventures, the prominent seed-stage global venture capital firm investing in Israeli cybersecurity startups, today announced that Andy Ellis, former CSO of Akamai Technologies, will join the YL Ventures team as Operating Partner. "
- [Ex-Akamai CSO Andy Ellis will guide security startups on strategy as new YL Ventures partner](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/ex-akamai-cso-will-guide-security-startups-on-strategy-as-new-yl-ventures-partner/): Andy Ellis, the former CSO of Akamai Technologies, has joined YL Ventures as an operating partner. Ellis will draw upon his experiences as a security decision-maker to advise startups on a broad range of services, including product development, go-to-market strategies, and customer pipeline management.
- [What’s Behind the Surge in Cybersecurity Unicorns?](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/whats-behind-the-surge-in-cybersecurity-unicorns/): Two of YL Ventures' portfolio companies, Axonius and Orca, have been identified as unicorn companies in the past month. Yoav Leitersdorf, Managing Partner at YL Ventures, shares his insights on the topic.
- [Founded by former Check Point execs, Orca Security hits Unicorn land with a massive funding round led by Alphabet’s VC arm](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/founded-by-former-check-point-execs-orca-security-hits-unicorn-land-with-a-massive-funding-round-led-by-alphabets-vc-arm/): "Recently, Israeli cloud-security startup Orca Security closed a massive $210 million Series C funding round, led by Alphabet’s venture arm, CapitalG, and Redpoint Ventures. Others participating in the round included ICONIQ Growth, GGV Capital, Silicon Valley CISO, and 50 data security executives, who invested privately in the company. The round was done at a $1.2 billion valuation, graduating the Israeli company into the quite crowded Israeli Unicorn club."
- [Orca Security raises $210M to expand global presence and partner program](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-raises-210m-to-expand-global-presence-and-partner-program/): Orca Security announced a $210 million Series C round led by CapitalG, Alphabet’s independent growth fund, and Redpoint Ventures. The funding follows a December 2020 B round and cements Orca Security’s position as the cloud security innovation leader, and one of the world’s fastest cybersecurity companies to reach unicorn status.
- [Orca raises another $210 million after increasing workforce fivefold amid pandemic](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-raises-another-210-million-after-increasing-workforce-fivefold-amid-pandemic/): "Orca Security announced a whopping $210 million Series C funding round as the two-year-old cloud security startup claims a $1.2 billion valuation."
- [Upstart Orca Security Raises $210M In Google-Backed Funding](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/upstart-orca-security-raises-210m-in-google-backed-funding/): "Rising star Orca Security has become the fastest cybersecurity company in history to achieve a $1 billion valuation after closing a monster Series C round."
- [Orca Security Hits $1.2B Valuation After $210M Series C](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-hits-1-2b-valuation-after-210m-series-c/): "Los Angeles-based cloud security provider Orca Security has landed a $210 million Series C; giving it a $1.2 billion valuation and lifting the company’s total amount of funding raised in the last 10 months to $285 million."
- [Security startup Orca lands $210M Series C round with a $1.2B valuation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/security-startup-orca-lands-210m-series-c-round-with-a-1-2b-valuation/): "Tel Aviv-based cloud security startup Orca Security Ltd. today is announcing that it has raised $210 million in funding, its third round in a little more than a year."
- [Orca Security raises $210M Series C at a unicorn valuation](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-raises-210m-series-c-at-a-unicorn-valuation/): Orca Security, an Israeli cybersecurity startup that offers an agent-less security platform for protecting cloud-based assets, today announced that it has raised a $210 million Series C round at a $1.2 billion valuation. The round was led by Alphabet’s independent growth fund CapitalG and Redpoint Ventures. Existing investors GGV Capital, ICONIQ Growth and angel syndicate Silicon Valley CISO Investment also participated.
- [Orca Security picks up $210M to simplify enterprise security with cloud-native tools](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/orca-security-picks-up-210m-to-simplify-enterprise-security-with-cloud-native-tools/): "Orca Security has developed a cloud-native solution that integrates these security features to provide many of the same benefits of tools like agents and sidecars without the complexity that comes with managing them. Solving this problem has propelled the young startup to extraordinary growth: It reports annual revenues rose 1000% in 2020."
- [Avi Shua – TechStrongTV](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/avi-shua-techstrongtv/): "Avi Shua, Co-Founder and CEO of Orca Security, joins Mitch to discuss Orca Security’s unique approach to quickly assessing secuirty of cloud environments. Avi talks about Orca Security’s recently announced $210M Series C funding round led CapitalG and Redpoint Ventures on Tuesday, March 23rd. This brings Orca Security’s total funding over the last two years to approximately $300M."
- [Israeli cybersecurity co Vulcan Cyber raises $21m](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/israeli-cybersecurity-co-vulcan-cyber-raises-21m/): "Israeli cybersecurity company Vulcan Cyber has announced the completion of a $21 million Series B financing round led by Dawn Capital with participation from Wipro Ventures and existing investors YL Ventures and Ten Eleven Ventures."
- [Vulcan Cyber raises $21M Series B for its vulnerability remediation platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/vulcan-cyber-raises-21m-series-b-for-its-vulnerability-remediation-platform/): Tel Aviv-based Vulcan Cyber, a cybersecurity startup that helps businesses prioritize and fix security vulnerabilities, today announced that it has raised a $21 million Series B funding round led by Dawn Capital. Wipro Ventures and existing investors YL Ventures and Ten Eleven Ventures also participated in this round. The company says it will use the new funding to roll out new remediation solutions and launch a free risk-based vulnerability management platform under the Vulcan Free monicker.
- [YL Ventures didn’t wait for the IPO, and sold stake in Israeli Unicorn](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/yl-ventures-didnt-wait-for-the-ipo-and-sold-stake-in-israeli-unicorn/): YL Ventures, Axonius' initial seed investor, decided to sell its stake in the company for $270 million after its billion dollar valuation. Yoav Leitersdorf, Managing Partner at YL Ventures, explains the strategy behind the sale.
- [The Inspiring Female Leaders of Cybersecurity Innovation by YL Ventures](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/%mz_category%/the-inspiring-female-leaders-of-cybersecurity-innovation-by-yl-ventures/): Check out the recording of our inspiring female leaders of cybersecurity innovation event to learn about how we can achieve diversity in the cybersecurity industry, the trends behind women in technology, the impact of COVID-19 on women in the workforce, and more!
- [Following Axonius Unicorn Valuation, YL Ventures Sells Its Stake to IPO-Focused Investors for $270 Million](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/following-axonius-unicorn-valuation-yl-ventures-sells-its-stake-to-ipo-focused-investors-for-270-million/): Axonius, the cybersecurity asset management leader, announced today that its seed investor, YL Ventures, has sold its stake in the company to late-stage, IPO-focused investors ICONIQ Growth, Alkeon Capital, DTCP, and Harmony Partners for $270 million.
- [YL Ventures sells its stake in cybersecurity unicorn Axonius for $270M](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/yl-ventures-sells-its-stake-in-cybersecurity-unicorn-axonius-for-270m/): YL Ventures, the Israel-focused cybersecurity seed fund, today announced that it has sold its stake cybersecurity asset management startup Axonius, which only a week ago announced a $100 million Series D funding round that now values it at around $1.2 billion.
- [New unicorn Axonius raises $100M to expand its cybersecurity asset management platform](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/new-unicorn-axonius-raises-100m-to-expand-its-cybersecurity-asset-management-platform/): Cybersecurity asset management startup Axonius today revealed it has raised $100 million in new funding on a unicorn valuation of above $1 billion. The company plans to use the Series D round to expand its cybersecurity asset management platform to meet what it says is surging market demand.
- [Axonius raises $100 million to protect IoT devices from cyberattacks](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/portfolio-news/axonius-raises-100-million-to-protect-iot-devices-from-cyberattacks/): Axonius, a cybersecurity startup developing an end-to-end device management platform, today announced it has raised $100 million in series D funding, valuing the company at over $1 billion post-money. Axonius says it will use the round to scale growth globally and expand its platform to meet market demand.
- [Shift to Remote Work Necessitating Greater Innovation in Cybersecurity](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/shift-to-remote-work-necessitating-greater-innovation-in-cybersecurity/): Yoav Leitersdorf, Managing Partner at YL Ventures, shares his perspective on the renewed focus on #SaaS security and the growing importance of developer roles with Infosecurity magazine: "If we let developers just develop code without thinking too much about security and leave security to production and DevOps, we’re all in trouble, and we’ve seen that very clearly in the SolarWinds attack."
- [The Art of Cyber: How to Succeed in One of Tech’s Most Crowded Fields](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/the-art-of-cyber-how-to-succeed-in-one-of-techs-most-crowded-fields/): “All the major security players aspire to be THE player, but they have trouble foreseeing what the next threat will be. Therefore, there’s always room for more start-ups to come along and innovate. The art of cyber entrepreneurs that do want to build large companies and not just be bought by some other company lies in their ability to identify a niche." Ofer Schreiber, Partner and Head of Israel Office at YL Ventures, shares the knowledge he gained in his journey beginning in the elite technological Unit 8200 of the IDF Intelligence Corps on the art of succeeding in cyber.
- [The Cyber Defense Matrix, the DIE Triad, and Cybersecurity Startups – Sounil Yu – ESW #215](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/the-cyber-defense-matrix-the-die-triad-and-cybersecurity-startups-sounil-yu-esw-215/): Sounil Yu, CISO-in-Residence at YL Ventures, joined Security Weekly Productions for a segment on #EnterpriseSecurityWeekly to discuss The Cyber Defense Matrix, the DIE triad, and innovation within the #cybersecurity ecosystem. Tune in to explore Sounil's framework of approaching cybersecurity, how we can build a more secure future, and more in the full episode here: https://securityweekly.com/shows/the-cyber-defense-matrix-the-die-triad-and-cybersecurity-startups-sounil-yu-esw-215/
- [How to reboot a broken or outdated security strategy](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/how-to-reboot-a-broken-or-outdated-security-strategy/): "There are various factors that may cause an organization to change their risk appetite and tolerance, so it's important for cybersecurity leaders to understand these factors and adjust their strategy accordingly." Sounil Yu, CISO-In-Residence at YL Ventures, highlights the importance of preparing your organization's security strategy to anticipate future risk.
- [Early-stage cybersecurity investment flowing, despite pandemic](https://www.ylventures.com/news-and-insights/ylvnews/early-stage-cybersecurity-investment-flowing-despite-pandemic/): John Brennan, Partner at YL Ventures, shared his findings on the uptick of investments in 2020 for CloudSecurity, DevSecOps, and more; "We are seeing both security teams and developers demand better security solutions, the former to mitigate risk and the latter to increase productivity.”

## Events
- [YL Ventures Breakfast Club: NYC](): Over breakfast, we’ll kick off with several of our most promising early-stage cybersecurity portfolio companies giving ~10 minute presentations of their solutions. We’ll continue our morning with discussions specifically tailored for CISOs and security practitioners - including: getting into startup investing, cybersecurity leadership, and building relationships with cybersecurity founders.
- [YL Ventures Breakfast Club: Silicon Valley](): Over breakfast, we’ll kick off with several of our most promising early-stage cybersecurity portfolio companies giving ~10 minute presentations of their solutions. We’ll continue our morning with discussions specifically tailored for CISOs and security practitioners - including: getting into startup investing, cybersecurity leadership, and building relationships with cybersecurity founders.
- [YL Ventures Breakfast Club: Seattle](): Over breakfast, we’ll kick off with several of our most promising early-stage cybersecurity portfolio companies giving ~10 minute presentations of their solutions. We’ll continue our morning with discussions specifically tailored for CISOs and security practitioners - including: getting into startup investing, cybersecurity leadership, and building relationships with cybersecurity founders.
- [YL Ventures X Redpoint Cocktail Event](https://cyber.ylventures.com/2023-11-cocktail-ylv-x-redpoint?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_NjozQ01X8-oG8PAMZgS_StcgXL9F908tJYxtzGRZvAP16HfUQuIk-oOlVUIJ_jeDpG9cu): Join us and our friends from Redpoint (investors behind global giants such as Netflix, Snowflake, Fortinet and our own portfolio company Orca Security) and learn more about their interest in Israeli cybersecurity startups over great food and drinks.
- [Cyberweek Fireside Chat by YL Ventures, Evolution Equity Partners, Scale Venture Partners, and Battery Ventures](https://cyber.ylventures.com/cyberweek2023-fireside-chat): We’re joining forces with Evolution Equity Partners, Scale Venture Partners, and Battery Ventures for a special Fireside Chat during Cyber Week 2023! Join us for an insightful evening to hear from an esteemed panel of cybersecurity leaders featuring Yoav Leitersdorf (Managing Partner, YL Ventures), Ariel Tseitlin (Partner, Scale Venture Partners), Barak Schoster Goihman (Venture Partner, Battery), and Richard Seewald (Managing Partner, Evolution Equity) and network with the industry’s best and brightest entrepreneurs and experts.
- [YL Ventures & Portfolio Cocktail Party in San Francisco!](https://cyber.ylventures.com/sf-portfolio-cocktail-party-2023): RSVP for our special, annual YL Ventures & Portfolio Cocktail Party in San Francisco! We're joining forces with our portfolio companies Cycode, Eureka Security, enso.security, Opus Security, Satori, Valence Security, Vulcan Cyber and Spera for a cocktail event in San Francisco! Join us for great food, great drinks, and the opportunity to connect with world-class CISOs, global industry leaders and Israeli cybersecurity entrepreneurs.
- [Cybertech Fireside Chat by YL Ventures, SYN Ventures, NightDragon, Momentum Cyber and Ten Eleven!](https://cyber.ylventures.com/ylv.fireside.chat.2023): Join us for an insightful evening to hear from an esteemed panel of global cybersecurity leaders and network with the industry’s best and brightest entrepreneurs and experts.
- [YL Ventures & Redpoint Cybersecurity Cocktail Event](https://cyber.ylventures.com/ylv-x-redpoint-cocktail-1022): On Sunday, October 30, we're joining forces with Redpoint Ventures for an exciting cocktail event! Join us for networking opportunities and a fascinating panel discussion surrounding the current state of the industry, new challenges, and the measures taken to navigate the current climate in the cybersphere.
- [YL Ventures Cybersecurity Cocktail Event & Panel “Ask Me Anything” as Part of JOURNEY 2022](https://cyber.ylventures.com/cocktail_sep2022): YL Ventures invites Israeli cybersecurity founders to an exclusive cocktail reception and cybersecurity-focused 'Ask Me Anything' session, hosted as part of the Journey Conference! Join us and seize the opportunity to ask leading CISOs and cybersecurity experts their most burning questions about building solutions in the current environment, budget cuts, effective GTM strategies, and more, in an intimate AMA format.
- [YL Ventures cybersecurity panel ‘Growing opportunities in cybersecurity at JOURNEY 2022](https://journey-israel.com/): Join us at YL Ventures cybersecurity panel 'Growing opportunities in cybersecurity - How to leverage the market and target CISO pain points' at JOURNEY 2022 to hear distinguished panelists Royi Benyossef (Samsung Next), Brooks Evans (Roblox), Gil Dabah (Piiano), Liat Hayun (Eureka Security), Srinath Kuruvadi (Netflix), Justin Somaini (Unity), and moderator Yoav Leitersdorf (YL Ventures) as they explore how they view vendor opportunities in the already overflowing organizational security stacks, and what actionable insights they have for making the most of this turbulent time.
- [YL Ventures’ panel ‘CISOs in the Boardroom’ at ICON’s Cyber Day](https://www.iconicinnovationweek.org/cyberday): Join us at ICON's Cyber Day to hear YL Ventures' Senior Partner John Brennan and esteemed panelists Melissa Bishop (CISO, Capital One Card Division), Kevin Paige (CISO, Flexport), and Phil Venables (CISO,|Google Cloud) as they share their perspectives on How Security and Business' Needs Unite!
- [YL Ventures & Portfolio Companies Black Hat 2022 Cocktail Event!](https://cyber.ylventures.com/ylventuresblackhat2022): Join YL Ventures and portfolio companies Cycode, Enso, Eureka, Grip, Hunters, Karamba, Orca and Valence for a special cocktail event on August 10! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with world-class CISOs, global industry leaders and Israeli cybersecurity entrepreneurs, all while enjoying great food and conversation!
- [Cyber Week Fireside Chat by YL Ventures, Costanoa, Evolution Equity Partners, Momentum Cyber and Ten Eleven Ventures!](https://cyber.ylventures.com/ylventures-cw-fireside-chat-2022): We’re thrilled to invite you to a special cocktail event during the Cyber Week 2022 conference hosted by YL Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Evolution Equity Partners, Momentum Cyber and Ten Eleven Ventures! Join us to connect and engage with leading CISOs, global industry leaders, and promising Israeli cybersecurity entrepreneurs!
- [RSA YL Ventures & Portfolio Companies Cocktail Reception](https://cyber.ylventures.com/rsa2022.ylv_portfolio.cocktailreception): We’re thrilled to invite you to a special cocktail event during the RSA 2022 conference hosted by YL Ventures and our portfolio companies! Join us to connect and engage with leading CISOs, global industry leaders, and promising Israeli cybersecurity entrepreneurs!
- [YL Ventures, AWS, and SYN Ventures Fireside Chat](https://cyber.ylventures.com/cybertech/ylv.fireside.chat/2022): YL Ventures, AWS, and SYN Ventures are thrilled to invite you to a special Fireside Chat during Cybertech! Join us for an insightful evening at a trendy Tel Aviv rooftop bar to hear from an esteemed panel of global cybersecurity leaders and network with the industry’s best and brightest entrepreneurs and experts.
- [YL Ventures Fireside Chat: Building a category leader in today’s cybersecurity market and investment landscape](https://cyber.ylventures.com/yl-ventures-fireside-chat-december2021): An insightful evening with Israel’s top cybersecurity leaders on recent market trends and shifts in the investment landscape, as founders increasingly aspire to build category-leading multi-billion dollar companies.
- [“The Unicorns” Panel Discussion with Ofer Schreiber and Gil Geron](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/600-tickets-203714073277)
- [John Brennan @ Calcalist’s MindTheTech New York 2021](https://newmedia.calcalist.co.il/conferences/2021/ny/index.html#main)
- [Ryan Gurney @ Vulcan Cyber Semi-Annual Remediation Summit 2021](https://events.zoom.us/ev/AOhA49mQp-JqX88czwRbZtweaLKnJO46RK94gzVCqTj99gFR0bVkgYAeOAgPeZxa76AUq4s?lmt=1632784469000)
- [YL Ventures Virtual Panel @ RSAC Innovation Showcase – Third Party Risk Management](https://www.rsaconference.com/library/isp/8-yl-ventures-partner)
- [John Brennan @ Cybertech NYC 2021 – How to Build a Unicorn Panel](https://nyc.cybertechconference.com/)
- [Michael Cortez @ Cybertech NYC 2021 – Innovation and Investment in Cyber Panel](https://nyc.cybertechconference.com/)
- [Ryan Gurney @ Magnetic Security hosted by Cisco Investment](https://bit.ly/3x98dFF): Join us on August 11th to hear our CISO-in-Residence Ryan Gurney at Magnetic Security - a virtual event for cybersecurity founders and investors hosted by Cisco Investments. Ryan will discuss insights from our 2021 CISO Survival Guide, focusing on trends like SASE, privacy and compliance, DevSecOps, and automation, alongside an all-star panel featuring Prasad Parthasarathi (Cisco Investments), Rama Sekhar (Norwest Venture Partners), and William Lin (ForgePoint Capital).
- [Andy Ellis @ Black Hat 2021: Getting Rid of the Password: The Next Wave of Enterprise Authentication](https://www.blackhat.com/us-21/sponsored-sessions/schedule/#getting-rid-of-the-password--the-next-wave-of-enterprise-authentication-25012): Join our Operating Partner Andy Ellis’ at BlackHat's Dark Reading Virtual panel on why passwordless authorization is the next wave of enterprise authentication!
- [Black Hat 2021 ‘Cybersecurity & Cocktails’ hosted by YL Ventures and our portfolio companies](https://cyber.ylventures.com/blackhat2021): Join us for a special Happy Hour with our portfolio companies Orca Security, Hunters, Vulcan Cyber, Enso Security, Cycode and Grip Security and enjoy great networking opportunities with an esteemed group of prominent cybersecurity leaders!
- [Panel Discussion Featuring Andy Ellis: Detecting Data Compromises – Before It’s Too Late](https://events.darkreading.com/virtualsummit/)
- [ICON, YL Ventures & Team8: Cybersecurity Event Series](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiLNY2LALr54NY7tNSb9shZgin1CkGOd6bwSLG55KujGCgrQ/viewform)
- [An Insider’s View of Working With Security Startups: Strategies, Tips and Advice with Andy Ellis](https://events.idg.com/event-series/csos-cybersecurity-summit/agenda-2021/)
- [Black Hat 2021: Cybersecurity Leader Reunion](https://mailchi.mp/nightdragon/bh-2021-registration)
- [YL Ventures & Scale Cyber Week Fireside Chat](https://cyber.ylventures.com/ylventures-cw-fireside-chat)
- [Cyber Week 2021: YL Ventures CISOs & Founders Panel – Navigating the Vendor-Customer Relationship](https://vimeo.com/user126590737/review/580356156/c4f4b49c8d?sort=lastUserActionEventDate&direction=desc): How do CISOs assess vendor viability? What qualifies new technology as a good investment? How should vendors approach CISOs? Join us for an insightful panel discussion between prominent U.S.-based CISOs and promising Israeli cybersecurity startups! Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from leading CISOs and industry experts as they take the stage to share their strategic advice and insider perspectives on navigating customer-vendor relationships with cybersecurity startups.
- [Cyber Week Panel: The CISO Struggle, Featuring Andy Ellis](https://cw2021.b2b-wizard.com/expo/agenda)
- [Andy Ellis at DevSecCon24](https://events.bizzabo.com/308842/agenda/session/565709): Join our Operating Partner Andy Ellis and Dr. Sharon Goldberg (Co-Founder & CEO, BastionZero) at DevSecCon for an informative session on ‘Avoiding insidious points of compromise in infrastructure access systems’. The session will cover best practices and risk-benefit tradeoffs of different architectures for secure human access to cloud infrastructure.
- [Houston CISO Virtual Executive Summit](https://www.evanta.com/ciso/houston/2021-houston-ciso-virtual-executive-summit): Be among the first to see what’s new and next in the security solutions landscape. Three early-stage providers will get the chance to showcase their innovative solutions to the most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
- [New York CISO Virtual Executive Summit](https://www.evanta.com/ciso/new-york/2021-new-york-ciso-virtual-executive-summit): Be among the first to see what’s new and next in the security solutions landscape. Three early-stage providers will get the chance to showcase their innovative solutions to the most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
- [Dallas CISO Virtual Executive Summit](https://www.evanta.com/ciso/dallas/2021-dallas-ciso-virtual-executive-summit): Be among the first to see what’s new and next in the security solutions landscape. Three early-stage providers will get the chance to showcase their innovative solutions to the most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
- [Chicago CISO Virtual Executive Summit](https://www.evanta.com/ciso/chicago/2021-chicago-ciso-virtual-executive-summit): Be among the first to see what’s new and next in the security solutions landscape. Three early-stage providers will get the chance to showcase their innovative solutions to the most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
- [Boston CISO Virtual Executive Summit](https://www.evanta.com/ciso/boston/2021-boston-ciso-virtual-executive-summit): Featuring YL Ventures Vice President Michael Cortez and portfolio founders Avi Shua, Lior Levy, and Yaniv Bar-Dayan.
- [YL Ventures Fireside Chat: Building an Empire and Tackling Security](https://cyber.ylventures.com/yl-ventures-fireside-chat-shay-banon?utm_campaign=2021%2F05%20-%20YL%20Ventures%20Fireside%20Chat%20with%20Shay%20Banon&utm_content=167921491&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-587341): Moderated by YL Ventures Silicon Valley-based Partner John Brennan, the two will discuss the open-source project turned $10B+ public company - the story of founding Elastic, growing the company and future plans, especially around expanding its cybersecurity offering. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A from the audience.
- [DevOps Connect: DevSecOps @ RSAC 2021 Panel](https://www.mediaopsevents.com/devopsconnect?utm_content=163294478&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-587341): Join YL Ventures' Operating Partner Andy Ellis (former CSO Akamai Technologies), Thomas K. (Insight Partners), Chenxi Wang, Ph.D. (Rain Capital) and Paul Judge (Panoramic Ventures) for a panel of DevOps/Cyber VCs at the DevOps.com virtual summit: DevSecOps at #RSAC 2021 on May 19! Moderated by MediaOps CEO Alan Shimel, the panel will explore what VCs are seeing and looking for as we move into a new normal and what this means for DevSecOps/AppSec.
- [San Francisco CISO Virtual Executive Summit Innovation Spotlight](https://www.evanta.com/ciso/san-francisco/2021-san-francisco-ciso-virtual-executive-summit?utm_content=164391308&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-587341): YL Ventures is thrilled to host an Innovation Spotlight session at Evanta, San Francisco CISO Virtual Executive Summit! Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from our Partner John Brennan and our portfolio companies’ Co-Founders & CEOs Yaniv Bar-Dayan (Vulcan Cyber), Avi Shua (Orca Security), and Lior Levy (Cycode). Join us to discover what’s new and next in the security solutions landscape and how these companies’ innovative technologies address the most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
- [Bottoms-up adoption and the art of selling security to non-security teams – Fireside Chat with Eugenio Pace](https://www.icon-connect.org/cyberfschat?utm_content=162817949&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-440114199511661): YL Ventures is excited to partner with ICON - Israel Collaboration Network and GGV Capital for a fireside chat featuring Eugenio Pace (CEO & Co -Founder, Auth0) and moderated by Oren Yunger (Investor, GGV Capital). Join us to learn about bottoms-up adoption and the art of selling security to non-security teams.
- [Israel Innovation Week – Andy Ellis Office Hours](https://www.icon-connect.org/cyberone?utm_content=162818465&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-440114199511661): Join us for ICON - Israel Collaboration Network's Israel Innovation Week - Office Hour Marathon! Register for a 1:1 meeting with YL Ventures' Operating Partner Andy Ellis.
- [Scaling Security Programs in High Growth Companies](https://cyber.ylventures.com/scaling-security-programs): Featuring three of our Venture Advisors on one virtual stage, the panel will discuss a variety of topics including their experiences building and scaling security programs, how to navigate managing a team throughout the program’s growth, how to build a strong foundation as an early-stage security team and more. Learn from an incredible panel of cybersecurity experts including Karthik Rangarajan (Director of Security at Robinhood), Talha Tariq (VP & CSO at HashiCorp), and moderator Andy Ellis (Former CSO at Akamai Technologies).
- [Transforming an Industry and Playing Bigger: YL Ventures and SentinelOne’s Fireside Chat](https://cyber.ylventures.com/yl-ventures-sentinelone-virtual-fireside-chat): Yoav Leitersdorf, Managing Partner at YL Ventures, will interview Tomer Weingarten, Co-Founder & CEO, at SentinelOne for a fascinating conversation revealing his insights about the rapid and impressive growth of SentinelOne. The discussion will cover the details behind finding a strong product market fit in a crowded market and scaling your company globally, navigating your journey all the way from seed stage to an IPO, and predicting and responding to your customer’s needs. The interview will be followed by a Q&A session from the audience!
- [LIVE: Practical tips for agile AppSec 2021 with Enso and Sounil Yu](https://www.linkedin.com/events/practicaltipsforagileappsec20216770272440078622720/): Our portfolio company enso.security is hosting a live event on practical tips for agile #AppSec 2021! Join Chen G., Co-Founder & Chief Architect at enso.security, and our Venture Advisors Karthik Rangarajan, Director of Security at Robinhood, and Philip Martin, CISO at Coinbase, with moderator Sounil Yu, CISO-in-Residence at YL Ventures, on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 6 pm Israel time.
- [Networking & Panel Discussion: The Inspiring Female Leaders of Cybersecurity Innovation](https://cyber.ylventures.com/the-inspiring-female-leaders-of-cybersecurity-innovation?utm_campaign=2021%2F03%20-%20Women%20Virtual%20Event&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=112751990&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8tZG-LaVRz0eJ5fGifqXaoT-2FBCCO4u8NqF5kT0kmWalMRq3XknV-piNcwciHgASWzJRKZE19qDX3Cuh2_hdObeFZtw&utm_content=112751990&utm_source=hs_email): The panel will cover the most relevant unmet cybersecurity needs for enterprises, emerging trends for cybersecurity startups to explore, overlooked threat vectors for 2021, upcoming security challenges for the cloud and meaningful advice from a female leadership perspective. There will be a special networking session will be held through a unique virtual networking platform prior to the panel.
- [RSAC 365 Innovation Showcase: Trends in Cybersecurity 2021 – in partnership with Momentum Cyber](https://www.rsaconference.com/industry-topics/isp/2-momentumcyber): Yoav Leitersdorf, Managing Partner at YL Ventures, will join a team of expert panelists to discuss the latest innovations in cybersecurity, impact of the rapid acceleration of digital transformation on cybersecurity, and predictions for the cybersecurity market in 2021.
- [The Power of Knowledge Graphs with Sounil Yu](https://go.hunters.ai/webinar-knowledge-graphs-hunters-is-google-for-threat-detection-and-response?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=109197712&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9p_yKNUWW0qQG1cvfVeYip--EYvQAuraUqdUEEAw48MsGfq-k0RzWNBWrWS892Mu3FXvpeZrcAZkVRw0uKQfVgtfgZ5g&utm_content=109197177&utm_source=hs_email): Join Sounil YU for a special live webinar on Feb 17th, 1PM ET, 10AM PT to take your SOC through an evolutionary leap. In this webinar, Sounil Yu, CISO in Residence, YL Ventures and Hunters’ CEO and Co-Founder Uri May will discuss how graph technology transforms sparse threat signals from siloed security tools into actionable attack stories, how SOC teams increase the effectiveness of their threat detection programs with out of the box detection models, and approaches for augmenting or replacing SIEM technology with a scaled modern approach, at a better cost.
- [Next Market Entry Strategy Seminar in Partnership with YL Ventures](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-market-entry-strategy-seminar-tickets-137609990185): Jacques Benkoski, Partner at U.S. Venture Partners will deliver invaluable insights and high-level, constructive knowledge for B2B companies that have at least received seed funding and are starting to enter the market and figure out sales. The seminar will be hosted in partnership with YL Ventures.
- [Cyber Ladies Panel – Women Who Invest in Cybersecurity with Naama Ben Dov, Associate at YL Ventures](https://yeshiva-university.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqceCorzspHtVoSgvLeYfmFzKNGx2NuiO8): Join us to meet the women who invest in cybersecurity, including YL Ventures' very own Naama Ben Dov! During the panel, we will have the opportunity to hear from a very inspiring group of women investors about their path and what is required to become an investor. We will also discuss the challenges in the field and 2021 predictions.
- [Iconic Cyber Series Fireside Chat Moderated by John Brennan, Partner at YL Ventures](https://www.icon-connect.org/cyberfschat): Join us for a Fireside Chat moderated by John Brennan, Partner at YL Ventures with Dug Song, Co-Founder & General Manager of Duo Security at Cisco. January 12, 10:00 AM PST, 8:00 PM IST Dug Song is Co-founder and General Manager of ​Duo Security​ at Cisco, one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity businesses in the world. Dug also serves as VP and GM of ​Cisco Zero Trust​, the most comprehensive approach to securing access across IT applications and environments, from any user, device and location.
- [How to Build a Winning R&D Team for Cybersecurity Startups](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9e14dDRopBfChdUL7WNbsXfEjPScMS_7dyzRoNR6YIxxsvQ/viewform?hss_channel=lcp-587341): Join us to learn how to successfully build and scale R&D teams from the ground up, understand important HR considerations and challenges, and gain tips on how to inspire and retain leadership to create lasting commitment within R&D teams.
- [Mind The Tech NY](https://newmedia.calcalist.co.il/conferences/2020/mttny/index.html#agenda): Calcalist's international conference series, in which it places the spotlight on the world’s financial hubs currently at the center of global attention, is entering its fourth year. This time under the unique circumstances of a world amid a major financial and health challenge.
- [Cybertech USA](https://liveus.cybertechconference.com/): Join Yoav Leitersdorf (Managing Partner at YL Ventures) and Harry Moseley (Global CIO at Zoom), for YL Ventures' 1-to-1 virtual Cybertech Global USA 2020 discussion! Taking place October 27th at 6:30pm IST (11:30am ET/ 8:30am PT), this session will explore the COVID-19 outbreak's unprecedented challenges, how Zoom's security team overcame them and what they anticipate next.
- [ICON’s Fireside Chat with Art Gilliland, Senior VP and GM, Symantec Enterprise Division](https://www.icon-connect.org/cyberfschat): Please join our Fireside Chat with Art Gilliland, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Symantec Enterprise Division, moderated by Hilik Kotler, CISO at FICO. This event will take place on October 22, 2020, at 10:00 am PT.
- [How Behavioral Economics Helps Prevent Cybersecurity Risks W/ Perimeter 81](https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/18039/443807): Join our exciting webinar in collaboration with Perimeter 81 and CyberLadiesNYC, featuring cybersecurity experts YL Ventures' CISO-In-Residence Sounil Yu, behavioral scientist Dr. Maria Blekher and Director of Solution Architecture at Perimeter 81, Sivan Tehila, to uncover the connection between behavioral economics and cybersecurity. Together, they will review the various factors that impact employees’ security decisions and how we can apply them to our new remote work reality - especially in securing your organization’s network and keeping your data secure.
- [Cyber Week 2020 ONLINE](https://cwonline-tau.com/): Join this YL Ventures-led discussion highlighting three distinct perspectives on the new normal’s cybersecurity industry. Navigate today’s competitive landscape from the viewpoints of cybersecurity founders, investors and customers and learn how each group has adapted to these unprecedented times. The session will cover the impact of COVID-19 on due diligencing, vendor assessments and startup strategies to understand how each group has continued propelling the industry through tough times. Bringing you world-class thought leaders from industry, government, and academia, Cyber Week Online provides a virtual space to connect and share ideas with international decision-makers, business executives, startups, and investors.
- [Market Entry Strategy – Virtual Seminar with Jacques Benkoski](https://cyber.ylventures.com/ylv-academy-jacques-benkoski-seminar): We’re excited to invite you to a virtual ‘Market Entry Strategy’ seminar for seed and series A companies led by Jacques Benkoski, Partner at U.S. Venture Partners! This hands-on seminar is geared towards B2B companies with seed funding beginning to enter the market and demystify sales in the current climate. Over a two hour session, attendees will be treated to a real class format
- [‘Cutting Through the Noise: Cybersecurity Marketing’](https://events.hubspotusergroups.com/ramatganhug1?utm_campaign=HUG%20September%202020&utm_content=139273699&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-587341): Tune in at 4:30pm IDT / 9:30am ET to the 'Cutting Through the Noise: Cybersecurity Marketing' session" to learn how YL Ventures is tackling cybersecurity marketing in the new normal and gain critical tips.
- [SUMMER.SAAS](https://summersaas.com/): Join Ofer Schrieber, Partner & Head of Israel Office, as he judges this year's SummerSaaS—an online competition for seed-stage SaaS companies from Israel, Emerging Europe and Finland
- [Trace3 Virtual Summit](https://trace3virtualsummit.vfairs.com/): Join us at the Trace3Summit featuring John Brennan (Partner at YL Ventures), Avi Shua (CEO & Co-Founder at our portfolio company Orca Security) and other leading cybersecurity experts on Aug 20th at 11:30 AM PDT. Tap into the latest market innovations in cloud security.
- [Virtual Fireside Chat With George Kurtz | “CrowdStrike’s Success Story”](https://cyber.ylventures.com/ylv-academyvirtual-fireside-chat-with-george-kurtz): What propelled CrowdStrike to the top? Join a special fireside chat with industry luminary George Kurtz, President, CEO & Founder of CrowdStrike and Venture Advisor at YL Ventures! Moderated by John Brennan, Partner at YL Ventures, we will dive into the success story behind CrowdStrike and George Kurtz’s observations on the current state of the cybersecurity industry.
- [From The Cyber Capital Of The World, How Do Israeli CEOs See The World](https://www.security-innovation.org/sinetlive/from-the-cyber-capital-of-the-world-how-do-israeli-ceos-see-they-world/): Join us on July 14th to discover the secrets behind the success and massive diversity of Israeli cybersecurity capabilities. This session will feature Avi Shua, CEO & Co-Founder of our portfolio company Orca Security, who will explore the unique drivers behind Israeli entrepreneurial approaches to cybersecurity innovation.
- [Online Workshop: Finding your First Dedicated Sales Hire](https://cyber.ylventures.com/ask-a-ciso-webinar-inside-look-into-ciso-decision-making-processes-budgets-and-risk-assessments-0?utm_campaign=YLV%20Academy%20Online%20Workshop%3A%20Finding%20Your%20First%20Sales%20Hire&utm_content=133726282&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-587341): We’d like to invite you to an online workshop on everything cybersecurity entrepreneurs need to know about finding their first dedicated sales hire! This online session complements YLV Academy’s recently released Value-Add Playbook on the topic. YL Ventures Partner John Brennan and our portfolio company Medigate’s Co-Founder & CEO, Jonathan Langer, and EVP Global Sales, Tyson Hempel will discuss best practices and key insights on the successes and challenges companies face in reaching this critical startup milestone.
- [ICON’s Cybersecurity  Online Summit](https://www.icon-connect.org/cybersecurity): Innovative Israeli startups will discuss their current challenges with CISOs & Senior Security Executives
- [BIGID Digital Summit](https://bigid.com/digital-summit-security-perimeter): Join us at BigIDxSummit to learn about security and privacy for data analytics from our CISO-In-Residence, Sounil Yu, and world-renowned experts from Nielsen Ratings and Intuit
- [Ask a CISO Webinar: Inside Look Into CISO Decision-Making Processes: Budgets & Risk Assessments](https://cyber.ylventures.com/ask-a-ciso-webinar-inside-look-into-ciso-decision-making-processes-budgets-and-risk-assessments?utm_campaign=Ask%20a%20CISO%3A%20Inside%20Look%20Into%20CISO%20Decision-Making%20Processes%3A%20Budgets%20and%20Risk%20Assessments&utm_content=129694417&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-587341): We’ve gathered YL Ventures advisors Ben de Bont (CISO at ServiceNow) and Stacey Halota (VP, Information Security & Privacy at Graham Holdings) to give cybersecurity entrepreneurs an inside look into 2020 cybersecurity budgets and how they affect your chances of joining existing security stacks. Join us to learn how CISOs prioritize between solutions, how their existing stack factors into the process, and what they look for in new solutions and technologies.
- [Ask a CISO Webinar: How can cybersecurity startups build new relationships with customers in the COVID-19 Era?](https://cyber.ylventures.com/ask-a-ciso-webinar-how-cybersecurity-startups-can-build-new-relationships-with-customers-in-the-covid-19-era-0): Due to popular demand following our previous webinar, we’ve organized a follow-up session to address your questions about navigating customer relationships in the COVID-19 Era.
- [2020 RSA Drinks & Hors d’Oeuvres](https://ylventuresrsa2020reception.splashthat.com/)
- [Cybertech 2020 YL Ventures Fireside Chat](https://ylventuresfiresidechatjan2020.splashthat.com): Cybertech 2020 YL Ventures Fireside Chat
- [YL Ventures & Bain Capital Ventures Fireside Chat](https://ylventuresbaincapitalventures.splashthat.com/)
- [ICON’s Cybersecurity Industry Day Co-Hosted by YL Ventures](https://www.iconsv.org/csdaysep192019?utm_content=98955977&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-587341)
- [Black Hat 2019 YL Ventures Cocktail Reception](https://ylventurereceptionblackhat.splashthat.com)
- [Cyber Week 2019: Investors Spotlight powered by YL Ventures](https://cyberweek.tau.ac.il/2019/Events/Startup-Day): Panel: Investors Spotlight powered by YL Ventures
- [Cyber Week 2019: The CISO-Startup Connection Powered by YL Ventures](https://cyberweek.tau.ac.il/2019/Events/The-CISO-%7Cfwsa%7C-Startup-Connection-Powered-by-YL-Ventures): The CISO - Startup Connection Powered by YL Ventures
- [Cyber Week 2019 YL Ventures Fireside Chat](https://ylventuresfiresidechatjune2019.splashthat.com/)
- [RSA 2019 Drinks & Hors D’oeuvres](https://rsaylventures.splashthat.com/?utm_campaign=3%2F2019%20-%20RSA%20Cocktail&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=69656922&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-99KdRMoLFnWFk3mIoGS9ljwRhuVCY2AhWqwzIj0f7sNqBx3vg7QS5Sd8w1Gul_JiFHj9MmLoZP1GzD8zBfnUKkx_FCig&_hsmi=69656922)
- [Cybertech 2019: Startup Competition powered by YL Ventures](https://cybertechisrael.com/start-competition?utm_content=81854579&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-587341): YL Ventures Cybertech TLV 2019 Startup Competition
- [Cybertech 2019 YL Ventures Fireside Chat](https://firesidechatjanuary2019.splashthat.com/): YL VENTURES FIRESIDE CHAT
- [SINET ITSEF 2019](https://www.security-innovation.org/events/silicon/): SINET ITSEF 2019
- [YL Ventures Fireside Chat – Cloud Native Edition](https://ylvfiresidechatcloud2018.splashthat.com/): YL Ventures Fireside Chat Cloud Native Edition
- [Cyber Week 2018 Fireside Chat hosted by YL Ventures & Momentum Cyber](https://ylvfiresidechatcw2018.splashthat.com): Cyber Week Fireside Chat hosted by YL Ventures & Momentum Cyber
- [YL Ventures host Alan Messer, Former CTO and VP of Software & Innovation at General Motors](https://ylvhostsalanmesser.splashthat.com/): Exclusive online discussion with Alan Messer
- [RSA 2018 Drinks & Hors d’Oeuvres](https://ylvcocktailatrsa.splashthat.com/): RSA Conference 2018
- [Cybertech 2018 YL Ventures Fireside Chat](https://ylventuresfiresidechatcw.splashthat.com/): YL Ventures Fireside Chat
- [Cybertech 2018: Startup Competition powered by YL Ventures](http://cybertechisrael.com/startup-competition-0): CyberTech Startup Competition 2018 powered by YL Ventures
- [YL Ventures Fireside Chat with Top-Tier U.S. VCs](https://ylvfiresidechatoct18.splashthat.com): YL Ventures Fireside Chat with Top-Tier U.S. VCs

## Companies
- [Twistlock](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/twistlock/)
- [Hush](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/hush/)
- [Native](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/native/)
- [Novee](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/novee/)
- [Opti](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/opti/)
- [Autonomous Security](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/autonomoussecurity/)
- [Minimus](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/minimus/)
- [Miggo](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/miggo/)
- [MIND](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/mind/)
- [Aim Security](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/aim-security/)
- [Spera Security](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/spera-security/)
- [Opus Security](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/opus-security/)
- [Eureka Security](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/eureka/)
- [Valence Security](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/valence/)
- [Grip Security](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/grip-security/)
- [build.security](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/build-security/)
- [Enso Security](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/enso/)
- [Satori](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/satori/)
- [Cycode](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/cycode/)
- [AcceloWeb](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/acceloweb/)
- [Seculert](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/seculert/)
- [Upstream Commerce](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/upstream-commerce/)
- [BlazeMeter](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/blazemeter/)
- [FireLayers](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/firelayers/)
- [Hexadite](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/hexadite/)
- [Axonius](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/axonius/)
- [Medigate](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/medigate/)
- [Vulcan Cyber](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/vulcan-cyber/)
- [Ride Vision](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/ride-vision/)
- [Hunters](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/hunters/)
- [Orca Security](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/orca-security/)
- [Clicktale](https://www.ylventures.com/portfolio/clicktale/)

## Partners

## People
- [Scott Roberts](https://www.ylventures.com/people/scott-roberts/): Scott Roberts is the Chief Information Security Officer at UiPath, where he oversees all facets of information security for the company’s AI-powered business automation platform. He brings more than two decades of leadership experience across technology and security. Prior to UiPath, Scott served as CISO for Coinbase Cloud, securing the “AWS of Blockchain” developer platform and its global infrastructure. He also led Android and Pixel Security Assurance at Google, protecting the data and privacy of more than three billion users worldwide. Earlier in his career, Scott held senior leadership roles at Amazon Web Services and Microsoft, including the Microsoft Security Response Center and the Security Development Lifecycle program.
- [Shelly Zohar](https://www.ylventures.com/people/shelly-zohar/)
- [Troy Wilkinson](https://www.ylventures.com/people/troy-wilkinson-2/): Troy began his career serving others as a Law Enforcement officer. He commanded a Joint Terrorism Task Force, was a lead bomb investigator, and violent crime and homicide detective. However, one of his greatest achievements came from his ability and skill investigating and prosecuting child exploitation and other electronic crimes.
- [Gye Cohen](https://www.ylventures.com/people/gye-cohen/)
- [Adi Shamai](https://www.ylventures.com/people/adi-shamai/)
- [Maeve Juday](https://www.ylventures.com/people/maeve-juday/)
- [Dave Reed](https://www.ylventures.com/people/dave-reed-2/)
- [Gal Spiner Abramovich](https://www.ylventures.com/people/gal-spiner-abramovich/)
- [Merav Ben Avi](https://www.ylventures.com/people/merav-ben-avi/)
- [Shiloh Shaeffer](https://www.ylventures.com/people/shiloh-shaeffer/)
- [Or Salom](https://www.ylventures.com/people/or-salom-2/)
- [Adi Greenwald](https://www.ylventures.com/people/adi-greenwald/)
- [Tyler Martin](https://www.ylventures.com/people/troy-wilkinson/): Tyler M is a senior security engineering leader with deep experience building and operating enterprise security programs in fast-moving, regulated environments. He currently serves as Senior Director of Enterprise Security Engineering and Operations at FanDuel, where he leads teams responsible for securing workplace, enterprise, and core operational platforms while supporting rapid product iteration at scale.
- [Jeremiah Kung](https://www.ylventures.com/people/jeremiah-kung/): Jeremiah Kung is AppLovin’s Global Head of Information Security and Compliance. AppLovin enables developers to grow their business with a powerful set of industry-leading solutions. Jeremiah is a risk based CyberSecurity and Technology executive with strong beliefs in innovation and partnership. He has led multiple digital transformations and has found that the constant drive to improve along with the business is the key factor to leading a successful security program in any company. Jeremiah is a results-oriented hands-on Cybersecurity professional with 20 years of successful history of leading cybersecurity, data privacy and risk management programs for large, multi-national organizations and Fortune 500 companies including Bank of America, Capital One and Visa.
- [Corey Kaemming](https://www.ylventures.com/people/corey-kaemming/): Corey Kaemming is a senior information security leader with deep experience building and operating enterprise-scale security programs across complex, regulated environments. He currently serves as Senior Director and CISO at Valvoline, where he leads security operations, architecture, identity, and GRC, and guided the organization through a multi-year divestiture while strengthening governance, privacy, and board-level risk oversight. His background spans global security operations, OT and manufacturing environments, large-scale budgets, and hands-on program execution across NIST, ISO, SOX, PCI, and related frameworks.
- [Mike Magura](https://www.ylventures.com/people/mike-magura/): Mike Magura is a senior cybersecurity community builder and commercial leader who focuses on connecting CISOs, operators, and solution providers in ways that create real value on both sides. He is currently SVP of CISO Communities at CyberRisk Alliance, where he leads relationships and programs that bring senior security leaders together around peer-driven insight, practical exchange, and trusted dialogue.
- [Andy Smith](https://www.ylventures.com/people/andy-smith/): Andy has over 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry in Silicon Valley. He has spent the last 20 years in security, today as CMO at Eclypsium and previous as CMO at Laminar and at Qualys. Prior to that, he was senior vice president of marketing for identity provider Centrify and senior director of product management for Oracle, responsible for its identity and security offerings. Smith is a veteran of several security startups, including as vice president of product management at Bitzer Mobile (acquired by Oracle) and GRC provider Virsa Systems (acquired by SAP). His security background includes stints at ActivIdentity and Veridicom, and he is a frequent speaker on technology and security at industry events around the globe.
- [Ryan Bachman](https://www.ylventures.com/people/ryan-bachman/): Ryan Bachman is an executive cybersecurity and risk leader with deep experience operating at enterprise scale. He serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at GM Financial, reporting directly to the CEO and regularly to the General Motors Board of Directors. His remit spans global cybersecurity, enterprise resilience, operational sustainability, and personnel security across GM Financial and GM Insurance, reflecting a career built at the intersection of security, technology, and business operations.
- [Mike Benjamin](https://www.ylventures.com/people/mike-benjamin/): Mike Benjamin is a cybersecurity technology leader focused on building security programs that scale with modern, cloud-native organizations. He is currently Cybersecurity CTO at Capital One, where he works at the intersection of security architecture, engineering, and AI-enabled systems. His role centers on treating security as a product, with clear ownership, measurable outcomes, and tight alignment to how large engineering organizations actually build and ship software.
- [Kevin Maher](https://www.ylventures.com/people/kevin-maher/): Kevin Maher is a technical security leader with more than two decades of experience in infrastructure and network security for large-scale, distributed environments. He is currently in Security Operations at MongoDB, after spending over seven years in infrastructure security at Uber, where he worked on protecting complex production systems at global scale. Earlier in his career, he built deep roots in Unix administration, network defense, and operational security, and he holds certifications including CISSP and GCFA.
- [Jorge DeCesare](https://www.ylventures.com/people/jorge-decesare/): Jorge D. DeCesare is a seasoned board member, executive advisor, and former Global CISO with decades of experience operating at the intersection of cybersecurity, risk management, and governance. He most recently served as SVP and Chief Technology Risk Officer and Global CISO at Kaiser Permanente, where he led enterprise security, privacy, and technology risk across one of the largest and most regulated organizations in the United States. In that role, he managed large-scale global teams and budgets, worked closely with the CEO and board, and drove multi-year transformations across cybersecurity, identity, cloud, and AI-enabled risk management.
- [Ian Dawson](https://www.ylventures.com/people/ian-dawson/): Ian Dawson is the Chief Information Security Officer at Silicon Labs. He is a senior cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience in creating and executing global security strategies, with a particular focus on building resilient, proactive defensive postures for high-scale technology and financial institutions.
- [Eric Freeman](https://www.ylventures.com/people/eric-freeman/): Eric Freeman is a security leader and writer who focuses on scaling security programs in high-growth technology companies. He is the CISO at WRITER, where he works at the intersection of security and enterprise AI, with a clear emphasis on making AI systems governable in production through visibility, guardrails, and practical controls. Before WRITER, he served as Head of Security at Patreon, where he built the security program from zero to one and earned trust across engineering and business teams through transparent, collaborative execution.
- [John Vecchi](https://www.ylventures.com/people/john-vecchi/): John Vecchi is a seasoned cybersecurity marketing executive and growth leader, currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Mitiga. He brings deep experience building and scaling go-to-market engines for security companies operating in complex, technical markets, with a clear focus on positioning, revenue impact, and market credibility. At Mitiga, he leads global marketing strategy across cloud detection and response, helping translate investigator-led technology into clear value for SOC and security leadership teams.
- [Jim Hyman](https://www.ylventures.com/people/jim-hyman/): Jim Hyman is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience leading high-performing teams in enterprise software and SaaS, with a deep specialization in cybersecurity. Most recently, he served as CEO of Ordr, a cybersecurity company focused on the healthcare sector.
- [Yoni Kaplansky](https://www.ylventures.com/people/yoni-kaplansky/): With over two decades of proven expertise in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Yoni stands out as a seasoned leader in the industry. His extensive experience spans multiple domains, including core security services, identity and access management (IAM), and physical security. As Vice President at FICO, Yoni leverages his deep technical knowledge and strategic vision to drive the organization’s security initiatives forward.
- [Bala Sathiamurthy](https://www.ylventures.com/people/bala-sathiamurthy/): Bala Sathiamurthy most recently served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Atlassian, a leading provider of productivity and collaboration software. He is currently a Venture Partner & Technical Advisor - Cybersecurity & AI at IVP and and Advisor at YL ventures. In this role, he advises the GP and investing team on new deals. He also provides strategic guidance to existing portfolio companies.
- [Richard Reinders](https://www.ylventures.com/people/richard-reinders/): Richard Reinders is Chief Information Security Officer at BitGo where he is responsible for the Information Security program. Richard focuses on high impact improvements that ensure protection of the business and the enablement of opportunities. Prior to BitGo Richard led security at Gravity Payments and Sisu Data. He also led the security monitoring team at Looker, performed incident response at Yahoo and worked in the finance and education verticals.
- [Shaun Marion](https://www.ylventures.com/people/shaun-marion/): Based in Denver, Colorado, Shaun is currently the Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Xcel Energy, where he is accountable for both physical and cyber security. Prior to joining Xcel, Shaun was the former Chief Information Security Officer at McDonald’s and Republic Services and the Chief Security Officer at Honeywell International. Shaun has built a career protecting some of the world’s most recognized brands and left an indelible mark on their security programs.
- [Abigail Maines](https://www.ylventures.com/people/abigail-maines/): Abigail Maines is a Fmr. CRO at HiddenLayer.
- [Jason Antrim](https://www.ylventures.com/people/jason-antrim/): Jason Antrim is the Head of Security Operations Engineering at Cruise, an autonomous vehicle company revolutionizing the future of transportation.
- [Lisa Hall](https://www.ylventures.com/people/lisa-hall/): Lisa Hall was the Chief Information Security Officer at SafeBase, an enterprise-ready Trust Center platform designed to help businesses manage customer trust and automate security reviews.
- [Drew Robertson](https://www.ylventures.com/people/drew-robertson/): Drew Robertson is the Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Information Officer at Renaissance Learning. He is a senior security executive with deep expertise in global information security strategy, threat operations, and critical infrastructure protection.
- [Robert Kugler](https://www.ylventures.com/people/robert-kugler/): Robert is Head of Security & Compliance at Cresta, a fast-growing generative AI start-up based in Palo Alto, US.
- [Israel Bryski](https://www.ylventures.com/people/israel-bryski/): Israel Bryski is the Chief Information Security Officer at MIO Partners, responsible for leading the firm’s cybersecurity function as part of the Risk team.
- [Shawn Harris](https://www.ylventures.com/people/shawn-harris/): Shawn Harris is the Vice President of Information Security Strategy, Engineering, and Architecture at The Walt Disney Company.
- [Frank Kim](https://www.ylventures.com/people/frank-kim-2/): Frank Kim, CISO-in-Residence at YL Ventures, supports cybersecurity entrepreneurs with ideation and market research, conducts due diligence for potential investments, and provides meaningful guidance on go-to-market activities for the firm’s portfolio companies.
- [Gerhard Eschelbeck](https://www.ylventures.com/people/gerhard-eschelbeck/): Gerhard Eschelbeck is the Chief Security Officer at Kodiak Robotics. 
- [Steve Tran](https://www.ylventures.com/people/steve-tran/): Steve Tran is the Vice President of Global Security at Iyuno and a Lecturer in Cybersecurity at Chapman University. He is a multi-disciplinary security leader with a unique background spanning law enforcement, physical security, and global information security strategy.
- [Jason Lish](https://www.ylventures.com/people/jason-lish/): Jason Lish is the Global Chief Information Security Officer at Cisco. He is a high-impact security and technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading global initiatives at Fortune 100 companies, specializing in the alignment of robust security architectures with business-driven innovation.
- [Matthew Sharp](https://www.ylventures.com/people/matthew-sharp/): Matthew Sharp is the Chief Information Security Officer at Xactly, responsible for information security governance, risk management, strategy, architecture, and compliance. 
- [Srinath Kuruvadi](https://www.ylventures.com/people/srinath-kuruvadi/): Srinath Kuruvadi is the Managing Director, Global Cloud Security Officer at JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Cloud.
- [Jadee Hanson](https://www.ylventures.com/people/jadee-hanson/): Jadee Hanson is the Chief Information Security Officer at Vanta, a leading trust management platform.
- [Shaun Blackburn](https://www.ylventures.com/people/shaun-blackburn/): Shaun Blackburn is the Chief Security Officer at True Anomaly and a prominent information security strategist with extensive experience engineering security at scale for global technology leaders. He specializes in building high-performing teams across detection and response, vulnerability management, and platform security.
- [JJ Agha](https://www.ylventures.com/people/jj-agha/): JJ Agha is the Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President of IT at FanDuel.
- [Paul Guerra](https://www.ylventures.com/people/paul-guerra/): Paul J. Guerra is the Chief Information Security Officer at Rackspace Technology. A three-time CISO and angel investor, he brings extensive experience directing enterprise security, fraud prevention, and technology resilience across high-scale cloud platforms and marketplaces.
- [Ernest Liu](https://www.ylventures.com/people/ernest-liu/): Ernest Liu is the Partner & Chief Information Security Officer at United Talent Agency (UTA), one of the world's leading talent and entertainment companies.
- [Ryan Gurney](https://www.ylventures.com/people/ryan-gurney-2/): Ryan Gurney is the Chief Information Security Officer at LVT. He is a seasoned security executive and venture advisor with an extensive track record of building robust security programs and supporting the growth of the cybersecurity ecosystem.
- [Rishi Tripathi](https://www.ylventures.com/people/rishi-tripathi/): Rishi Tripathi is Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for the Mount Sinai Health System. 
- [Omkhar Arasaratnam](https://www.ylventures.com/people/omkhar-arasaratnam/): Omkhar Arasaratnam is a Member of the Technical Staff at Anthropic.
- [Clint Maples](https://www.ylventures.com/people/clint-maples/): Clint Maples is the Senior VP & Chief Information Security Officer at Robert Half, a fortune 500 global human resource consulting firm, where he focuses on building a creative and cost-effective Information Security program that protects data privacy, meets compliance requirements, and ensures information security.
- [Devin Ertel](https://www.ylventures.com/people/devin-ertel/): Devin Ertel is the Chief Information Security Officer at Moloco and a veteran security leader with over 20 years of experience across the FinTech, SaaS, and public sectors. He is recognized for his deep expertise in both offensive and defensive security, ranging from hands-on penetration testing to global executive leadership.
- [Jack Leidecker](https://www.ylventures.com/people/jack-leidecker/): Jack Leidecker is the Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Gainsight. He is a senior cybersecurity executive with over 25 years of experience building information security, privacy, risk, and compliance functions for hyper-growth technology companies.
- [Kirk Manoogian](https://www.ylventures.com/people/kirk-manoogian/)
- [Elwin Wong](https://www.ylventures.com/people/elwin-wong/): Elwin Wong is the former Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Ross Stores, a $16 billion Fortune 200 company. He is responsible for the company’s enterprise-wide security, governance, risk, and compliance, security architecture and engineering, identity and access management, security operations, and overall cyber defense. 
- [Maarten Van Horenbeeck](https://www.ylventures.com/people/maarten-van-horenbeeck/): Maarten Van Horenbeeck is a Fellow, Cybersecurity at Adobe.
- [Justinian Fortenberry](https://www.ylventures.com/people/justinian-fortenberry/): Justinian Fortenberry is the Chief Information Security Officer at Etsy. 
- [Caleb Sima](https://www.ylventures.com/people/caleb-sima/): Caleb Sima is the CEO and Founder of WhiteRabbit and the Chair of the AI Security Alliance at the Cloud Security Alliance. He is a prominent cybersecurity pioneer and investor with over 25 years of experience building and scaling transformative security technologies.
- [Gregory Wilson](https://www.ylventures.com/people/gregory-wilson/): Gregory Wilson is the Global Chief Information Security Officer at Whirlpool Corporation. He is a distinguished security executive and board director with over 25 years of international experience leading information security, risk management, and digital transformation for Fortune 500 and high-growth firms.
- [Sounil Yu](https://www.ylventures.com/people/sounil-yu/): Sounil Yu is the author and creator of the Cyber Defense Matrix and the DIE Triad, which are reshaping approaches to cybersecurity.
- [Chris Hatter](https://www.ylventures.com/people/chris-hatter/): Chris Hatter is the CISO and SVP, Technology Operations at McAfee. He is a senior executive recognized for his expertise in transforming information security, audit, and risk management functions within global, data-centric organizations.
- [Renee Guttmann](https://www.ylventures.com/people/renee-guttmann/): Renee Guttmann is the former Chief Information Security Officer of Campbell Soup Company, where she was responsible for enhancing and maintaining the information security program to ensure that information assets and associated technology, applications, systems, infrastructure and processes were adequately protected.
- [Bhavesh Advani](https://www.ylventures.com/people/bhavesh-advani/): Bhavesh Advani is a seasoned cybersecurity leader, venture advisor, and seed investor with over 21 years of experience spanning the technology, finance, and public sectors. He currently serves as the Head of Cybersecurity Incident Response at Cenlar and is the Founder of Marin Solutions, providing fractional CISO and advisory services to enterprises and public-sector entities.
- [Tammy Moskites](https://www.ylventures.com/people/tammy-moskites/): Tammy Moskites is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Information Security Officer of CyAlliance, an executive and CISO advisory service. 
- [Atif Yusuf](https://www.ylventures.com/people/atif-yusuf/): Atif Yusuf was the Director of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy for all Mitsubishi Electric companies in the United States. 
- [Linda White](https://www.ylventures.com/people/linda-white/): Linda White is the Director of Information Security at Axiom Medical. 
- [Marcos Marrero](https://www.ylventures.com/people/marcos-marrero/): Marcos Marrero is the Chief Information Security Officer at H.I.G. Capital, a private equity and alternative assets investment firm with $45 billion of equity capital under management.
- [Chris Houlder](https://www.ylventures.com/people/chris-houlder/): Chris Houlder is the Chief Information Security Officer at Norstella, a group of prominent pharmaceutical solutions providers.
- [Karthik Rangarajan](https://www.ylventures.com/people/karthik-rangarajan/): Karthik Rangarajan a Member of the Technical Staff at OpenAI, where he plays a significant role as part of the Product and Platform Security team. 
- [Jeff Trudeau](https://www.ylventures.com/people/jeff-trudeau/): Jeff Trudeau is the Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer at Chime, the largest fintech neobank. He focuses on applying risk management to the company’s business strategy to deliver positive business results with effective risk posture and highly effective security capabilities.  
- [Ray Espinoza](https://www.ylventures.com/people/ray-espinoza/): Ray Espinoza is the Vice President of Information Security at Elite Technology. He is a veteran security executive with over 16 years of experience building and scaling robust information security, risk, and governance programs for high-growth technology organizations.
- [Chris Wolski](https://www.ylventures.com/people/chris-wolski/): Chris Wolski is the founder of Applied Security Convergence and a leading expert in maritime and critical infrastructure cybersecurity. A U.S. Navy veteran with over 20 years of experience, he specializes in the convergence of physical, cyber, and operational technology (OT) security within highly regulated sectors.
- [Mike Zachman](https://www.ylventures.com/people/michael-zachman/): Mike Zachman is the Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Zebra Technologies, globally responsible for its enterprise-wide product security, information security, corporate security, and business continuity programs.
- [Josh Stabiner](https://www.ylventures.com/people/josh-stabiner/): Josh Stabiner is the Chief Information Security Officer at Vista Equity Partners. He is a senior security executive with deep expertise in the financial services and private equity sectors, specializing in building comprehensive security programs for global investment firms.
- [Andreas Haugsnes](https://www.ylventures.com/people/andreas-haugsnes/): Andreas Haugsnes is a Director of Security at BioRender.
- [Richard Noguera](https://www.ylventures.com/people/richard-noguera/): Richard Noguera is the AppD Engineering Leader at Cisco and a veteran cybersecurity executive with a distinguished career in leading high-scale security engineering and SaaS operations. He specializes in the integration of security into cloud operations and developer workflows to maintain high delivery velocity without compromising performance.
- [Edna Conway](https://www.ylventures.com/people/edna-conway/): Edna Conway is the former Vice President and Security and Risk Officer for Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure at Microsoft. She is responsible for the security, resiliency, and governance of the cloud infrastructure and supply chain upon which Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud business operates. 
- [Doug Graham](https://www.ylventures.com/people/douglas-graham/): Doug Graham is the Chief Trust Officer at Lionbridge, a global translation and localization company. 
- [Mandy Andress](https://www.ylventures.com/people/mandy-andress/): Mandy Andress is the Chief Information Security Officer at Elastic, a search company that builds self-managed and SaaS offerings for search, logging, security, and analytics use cases.
- [Ryan Fritts](https://www.ylventures.com/people/ryan-fritts/): Ryan Fritts is the Chief Information Officer at Everon, a leading national integrator and premier service provider of commercial security, fire and life safety solutions.
- [Michael Meli](https://www.ylventures.com/people/michael-meli/): Michael Meli is the Head - Non-Financial Risk Control and Managing Director at Julius Baer, responsible for the information, cyber and IT security of the world’s largest pure play private bank with over $450 billion assets under management.
- [Dean Atkinson](https://www.ylventures.com/people/dean-atkinson/): Dean Atkinson is the Global Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Group Information Security at Burberry. 
- [Yaron Levi](https://www.ylventures.com/people/yaron-levi/): Yaron Levi is the Chief Information Security Officer at Dolby Laboratories, a company specializing in audio noise reduction and audio encoding/compression.
- [Brian Johnson](https://www.ylventures.com/people/brian-johnson/): Brian Johnson is a Managing Partner at Crucyble and a veteran cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience in securing global technology and financial organizations at scale. He specializes in building and maturing security programs for high-growth firms and advising founders on strategic risk and innovation.
- [George Kurtz](https://www.ylventures.com/people/george-kurtz/): George Kurtz is the Co-Founder, CEO and President of CrowdStrike, a leading provider of next-generation endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and cyber attack response services.
- [Andy Heins](https://www.ylventures.com/people/andy-heins/): Andy Heins is SVP, Deputy CIO & CISO for LifePoint Health. In his role, he manages teams responsible for cybersecurity, information protection and governance, information security risk management and information security awareness. LifePoint Health owns and operates 89 community hospitals in 30 states.
- [Rob Geurtsen](https://www.ylventures.com/people/rob-geurtsen/): Rob Geurtsen is the CEO & Founder at Blitz! Cyber Security and the former Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Nike, where he was responsible for all cybersecurity operation functions including monitoring, incident response, intelligence, cyber data analytics, attack surface management, and security technology services.
- [Brooks Evans](https://www.ylventures.com/people/brooks-evans/): Brooks Evans is the Chief Information Security Officer at Harvey, an AI platform for the legal industry.
- [Bradley Schaufenbuel](https://www.ylventures.com/people/bradley-schaufenbuel/): Bradley Schaufenbuel is the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Paychex, a recognized leader in the payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing industry.
- [Kurt Lieber](https://www.ylventures.com/people/kurt-lieber/): Kurt Lieber is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Wells Fargo, a financial services company with $1.9 trillion in assets.
- [Colin Anderson](https://www.ylventures.com/people/colin-anderson/): Colin Anderson is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Dayforce, a global human capital management software company.
- [George Do](https://www.ylventures.com/people/george-do/): George Do is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Ada Infrastructure, a global data center company. 
- [Stacey Halota Askew](https://www.ylventures.com/people/stacey-halota/): Stacey Halota is Vice President of Information Security and Privacy at Graham Holdings (formerly Washington Post Company), a diversified education and media company. She leads the development and implementation of information security and privacy programs across the company including Sarbanes Oxley, privacy law, Payment Card Industry compliance and other data protection efforts.
- [Tim Mather](https://www.ylventures.com/people/tim-mather/): Tim Mather is a Limited Partner and Virtual Chief Information Security Officer at Fortium Partners, an information security consulting firm. 
- [Pritesh Parekh](https://www.ylventures.com/people/pritesh-parekh/): Pritesh Parekh is the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at PagerDuty. He is a highly decorated security executive and engineer with over 22 years of experience building and scaling world-class enterprise security and trust programs for global SaaS and cloud providers.
- [Jay Gonzales](https://www.ylventures.com/people/jay-gonzales/): Jay Gonzales is the Former Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer at James Hardie, the largest global manufacturer of fiber cement products.
- [Tomasz Chowanski](https://www.ylventures.com/people/tomasz-chowanski/): Tomasz Chowanski was the Chief Information Security Officer at Kemper, a leader in auto, personal, health, and life insurance.
- [Adam Ely](https://www.ylventures.com/people/adam-ely/): Adam Ely is GM, AI Security at Check Point, where he leads the business unit helping companies securely adopt and use AI. Prior to Check Point, Adam was EVP, Head of Digital at Fidelity Investments, where he led the firm's Digital group including the AI product and Center of Excellence teams. He previously served as Fidelity's CISO.
- [David Tsao](https://www.ylventures.com/people/david-tsao/): David Tsao is the Chief Information Security Officer at Notion. He is a veteran security engineering leader with over 20 years of experience implementing innovative security cultures and scalable processes across both pre-IPO startups and Fortune 300 enterprises.
- [Sherry Ryan](https://www.ylventures.com/people/sherry-ryan/): Sherry Ryan is a Partner at Fortium Partners, a provider of Technology Leadership-as-a-Service. 
- [Billy Rios](https://www.ylventures.com/people/billy-rios/): Billy Rios is the Co-Founder of QED Secure Solutions (merged with Whitescope), a cybersecurity startup focused on embedded device security.  
- [Yoav Andrew Leitersdorf](https://www.ylventures.com/people/yoav-andrew-leitersdorf/)
- [Ofer Schreiber](https://www.ylventures.com/people/ofer-schreiber/)

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