Cyber

In an industry that is too often judged by its failures rather than its successes, for a second year in a row, we chose to celebrate the wins and innovation within our field, from which we emerge a stronger community. 

As we wrap up this year’s annual Team8 CISO Village summit in California, I wanted to take a moment to reflect and share some insights. These insights come from the numerous sessions led by world-class experts, engaging conversations with dozens of CISOs, and listening in to the group discussions throughout the summit.

Today, Team8 Portfolio company Nagomi, aptly named after the Japanese concept of balance, announces its $30 million Series A investment and launch. The $23M Series A funding round for Nagomi was led by TCV, with participation from CrowdStrike, Okta, and Team8, who led the previously unannounced $7M Seed Round. This major investment underscores the industry's strong recognition of Nagomi's approach to proactive threat management.

Raising the bar in enterprise tech. Today we are announcing that Team8 has closed its third Venture-Creation Enterprise Fund, with USD $110 million in committed capital. The Enterprise Fund III (VE III) will continue the practice that has helped Team8 become a global powerhouse in enterprise tech – partnering with world-class founders to tackle the...

In December 2023, the SEC cybersecurity rules ushered in a new era, promising heightened cybersecurity discussions and a surge in filings. The question on everyone's mind: Will this result in more secure companies or simply inundate us with paperwork?  Our portfolio company, Gem Security, today is launching its report titled "The New SEC Cybersecurity Rule: The Good, the Bad, and the Maddening Frustrations and Contradictions", shedding light on the perspectives of CISOs who find themselves navigating these uncharted waters. I had the opportunity to contribute my own perspective alongside a few of my esteemed CISO colleagues.

The story behind the largest exit in Israel’s history for a company under 3 years old By now, you’ve likely heard the news about Talon. Founders Ofer Ben-Noon and Ohad Bobrov have transformed a bold vision into an award-winning reality, resulting in the largest exit in Israel’s history for a company under 3 years old....

On October 30th, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against SolarWinds Corporation and its chief information security officer, Timothy G. Brown, for fraud and internal control failures relating to allegedly known cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities. The proceedings have caught the attention of the CISO community. They lead to some immediate practical reflections, as to...

When I first heard Dig Security’s pitch, I recall saying to my team – this is a deal we should pursue. It ticked all the boxes: a big market opportunity, differentiated superior technology, and a team with a wealth of experience. Little did I know that we were entering one of the most competitive categories...