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Expert insights and research on the rapidly evolving threat environment and the latest trends and opportunities in cybersecurity

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Why We Invested in Sawmills: The Future of Intelligent Telemetry Management

The way enterprises collect, process, and leverage telemetry data is fundamentally broken. Engineering teams are drowning in an overwhelming flood of logs, metrics, and traces—yet much of it is redundant, irrelevant, or mismanaged. Organizations struggle with vendor lock-in, unpredictable costs, and inefficient data pipelines, making observability more of a burden than an enabler.

Finding Orchid’s ‘Identity’: Why We Co-Led their Seed Round

When we conducted our 2023 CISO Village survey, identity security emerged as one of the top areas where budgets were being allocated. The consensus was clear: existing solutions weren’t meeting the needs of modern enterprises. Organizations are grappling with fragmented identity environments, outdated processes, and constantly changing security requirements. There was no question that there is a massive opportunity for disruption in the identity and access management space - the only question was how.

Is Your AppSec Strategy Outdated? How Tool Consolidation Can Save Millions

Today’s application security (AppSec) landscape is more complex than ever. Many organizations are juggling a growing number of tools, each targeting a specific security need. While this “best-of-breed” approach might seem comprehensive, it often creates noise, redundancy, and ballooning costs that ultimately hinder security efforts. As seen across multiple CISO Village discussions, ultimately consolidating AppSec...

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4 Takeaways from Our 2025 CISO Village Spring Tour

This spring, we had the privilege of gathering with over 100 CISOs from leading enterprises across Atlanta, Washington D.C., and New York. These weren’t keynote-driven conferences, they were closed-door, peer-to-peer discussions, where security leaders could be candid about the challenges, pressures, and opportunities they face today.

The Art and Science of Scaling Engineering Teams

As startups progress from seed to late stage, the demands on their engineering teams shift dramatically. Scaling isn’t just about adding more people; it’s about structuring teams and processes to ensure resilience, flexibility, and quality as the company grows. Here are four key factors to consider for effective engineering team scaling:

The Pulse on Cybersecurity: CISOs Rank Data Security as No.1 Challenge

With geopolitical tensions rising and AI technology rapidly transforming the landscape, 2024 has brought both new opportunities and unprecedented challenges for security leaders. At Team8’s 2024 CISO Village Summit, over 100 top cybersecurity leaders gathered to discuss their most pressing concerns. During the event, we presented them with a survey, the results of which we bring here, capturing the heartbeat of today’s cybersecurity leaders.

Black Hat 2024 Recap: Security Trends to Watch

Black Hat USA 2024 was special for me, as it was my first time attending the conference as a CTO on the investment side. The days were packed with engaging interactions, meeting incredible founders and establishing meaningful connections with visionary CISOs whose innovative ideas sparked insightful conversations.

Recapping the Team8 CISO Village Awards 2024: Honoring the Industries Winners and Innovators

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.

4 Notes From the 2024 Team8 CISO Village Summit

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.

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Promoting a Proactive Approach to Cybersecurity: Why We Invested in Nagomi’s $30 Million Funding

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.

Announcing Team8 Enterprise Fund III: Creating the Next Frontier of Cyber, AI, and Data Infrastructure

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...

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Decoding the SEC Cybersecurity Rule: Gems of Wisdom for CISOs

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.

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