Market Guide 2025: The Rise of Security Data Pipelines & How SIEMs Must Evolve
A practical roadmap for CISOs modernizing the SOC data layer: How security data pipelines are redefining SIEM economics and laying the groundwork for the future Security Operations Center (SOC)
Market Guide 2025: The Rise of Security Data Pipelines & How SIEMs Must Evolve
A practical roadmap for CISOs modernizing the SOC data layer: How security data pipelines are redefining SIEM economics and laying the groundwork for the future Security Operations Center (SOC)
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Emerging Cybersecurity Research
Join us for a morning of great food and even better company at the Cyber Founders Breakfast — a casual, high-impact gathering of cybersecurity
SACR Welcomes Lawrence Pingree as Data Security and AI Research Leader
Expanding Our Data and AI Research
Please join us in welcoming Lawrence Pingree, our Head of Data and AI Security, as we expand our research on how data, identity, and AI are converging to create the next generation of enterprise defense.
SACR Welcomes Aqsa Taylor as Chief Research Officer
Introducing SACR 2.0: A New Chapter in Cybersecurity Research
We are excited to welcome Aqsa Taylor as Chief Research Officer & Founding Executive at SACR, partnering with Francis Odum to build upon the strong foundations he has laid. As Chief Research Officer & Executive, Aqsa will lead our research arm, build the CISO advisory board, build our first AI driven research platform, and play a key role in shaping SACR’s vision and strategy with Francis.
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Evolution of Modern Risk & Exposure Management Platforms: What Security Leaders Must Know in 2025
Based on the Market Guide 2025, listen to Aqsa Taylor, our Chief Research Officer, explain the major trends in the risk and exposure management category, the practitioner’s guide for selecting the platform that best fits their needs, and the key bottlenecks to watch out for.
San Francisco CISO Dinner Highlights
See highlights and key moments from our exclusive executive dinner and networking event in San Francisco.
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San Francisco CISO Dinner Highlights
See highlights and key moments from our exclusive executive dinner and networking event in San Francisco.
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Is There an Increasing Consolidation of Vendors in the SOC (CISO Series)
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- Webinar
Identity in the AI-era (Lumos)
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- Podcasts, Webinar
The Evolution of Identity (Jumpcloud)
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- Podcasts
Top Themes Within Identity Security (Okta)
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- Webinar
Identiverse Webinar (Axiad)
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- Bootcamps, Podcasts, Webinar
Non Human Identities: From Data to Action (Entro)
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Software Analyst Cybersecurity Research (SACR) is a modern analyst firm for the modern security industry.
We work with CISOs, founders, and security teams to bring clarity to complex categories, through independent research, strategic insight, and high trust conversations.
Software Analyst Cybersecurity Research (SACR) is a modern analyst firm for the modern security industry.
We work with CISOs, founders, and security teams to bring clarity to complex categories, through independent research, strategic insight, and high trust conversations.
Software Analyst Cybersecurity Research (SACR) is a modern analyst firm for the modern security industry.
We work with CISOs, founders, and security teams to bring clarity to complex categories, through independent research, strategic insight, and high trust conversations.
