About Us

We started SACR because the pace of innovation in cybersecurity was outpacing the people meant to explain it. Legacy firms weren’t keeping up. So we built something that could. Clear, independent, and high-quality research that helps the industry move forward

Software Analyst Cybersecurity Research (SACR) delivers in-depth analysis of the ever-evolving cybersecurity industry. Specializing in SOC, Identity, Network, Cloud, AppSec, and AI Security, our mission is to empower CISO’s, security leaders, investors, and cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge they need to navigate this complex field.

What We Do

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<span data-metadata="">Industry Research Report Feature

We publish a small number of reports each year. Each one is designed to clarify a market shift, spotlight emerging solutions, and guide buying conversations.

These reports focus on categories that are in motion, including AI-SOC, DSPM, CNAPP, Identity, and more. Featured vendors are selected for their technical strength and relevance to real-world buyer needs.

Each report is independently written, built from research interviews, architecture breakdowns, and market conversations. We pair them with clear visuals and follow-on content that stays relevant long after launch.

What you’ll receive

  • A featured spot in one of SACR’s signature category-defining reports
  • Product insights, visual breakdowns, and category framing
  • Strategic narrative that aligns with current buyer conversations
  • Visibility across SACR’s LinkedIn, Substack, and report ecosystem
  • Enduring presence in follow-on posts, bootcamps, and briefings
  • PDF version of the report for sales and marketing initiatives.

Timeline: 1-2 months

<span data-metadata="">Exclusive Company Research

This is a dedicated report written entirely about your company. We approach it from the outside in, interviewing your team, analyzing your architecture, and placing you in the context of a shifting category.

The report is written from SACR’s perspective and speaks directly to what decision-makers care about. It is meant to serve as both a market education tool and an internal compass for sales, product, and investor conversations.

What you’ll receive

  • A 15 to 20 page SACR-authored report tailored to your company
  • Architecture visualizations and strategy-level context
  • Use-case mapping and competitive framing
  • Publishing and amplification via SACR’s social media channels
  • A high-trust PDF asset ready for sales and marketing initiatives

Timeline: 1-2 months

<span data-metadata="">Thought Leadership Article

We partner with you to write a long-form, research-backed article that adds value to the market. Whether you’re reframing a category, challenging a trend, or introducing a new model, we help shape the narrative and bring clarity to the conversation.

These are not announcements. They are educational, research-backed contributions designed for real visibility.

What you’ll receive

  • A 2,000 to 3,000 word co-written piece
  • Narrative development, interviews, and research support
  • Publishing through SACR’s social media channels
  • Follow-up integration into ongoing research and sessions

Timeline: 3-4 months

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<span data-metadata="">Analyst Subscription

This is our most involved working relationship. Through regular calls, strategic reviews, and ongoing backchannel feedback, you’ll have a direct line to SACR’s network of buyers, investors, founders, and operators.

You’ll receive strategic guidance that includes competitive and market analysis, recommendations across product direction, partnerships, and integrations, as well as broader visibility support.

What you’ll receive

  • 1:1 advisory sessions
  • Feedback on roadmap, messaging, and competitive positioning
  • Battlecards or buyer-facing comparisons if needed
  • Access to insights from SACR’s buyer and operator network
  • Competitive intelligence and buyer sentiment summaries
  • Strategic recommendations on GTM, product, and market opportunities
  • Battlecards, internal frameworks, and positioning guidance
  • Previews of SACR’s internal research and trend analysis

Timeline: 12-month engagement (limited to a few partners annually)

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<span data-metadata="">Speaking Engagements

We offer two formats for speaking engagements: Webinar-based sessions and In-person events.

Webinars are high-signal digital discussions curated around emerging categories and vendor positioning. In-person engagements involve strategy sessions, executive briefings, or larger live panels.

Webinar Engagements:

  • Format development and panel structure
  • Co-branded speaker participation from SACR
  • Shared promotion via SACR’s social channels
  • Option to repurpose content post-event

In-person Engagements:

  • On-site participation in panels, strategy days, or customer events
  • Event preparation and briefings with SACR’s research team
  • Post-event write-ups or recaps on SACR’s social media channels

Timeline: 4–6 weeks advance planning required

<span data-metadata="">Social Media Amplification

We write a sharp, research-driven LinkedIn post about your product, architecture, or insight. The tone is educational. The visual is clean. The value is lasting.

These posts often generate thousands of views and meaningful responses from real decision-makers.

What you’ll receive

  • A custom post written by SACR using your product or announcement as the anchor
  • A visual explanation or diagram
  • Publishing through SACR’s main social media channels
  • Enduring reach from our highly engaged audience

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<span data-metadata="">Bootcamp and Product showcase

Our bootcamps are attended by founders, operators, and buyers looking to get smarter fast. As a product sponsor, you get to teach the audience something valuable by showing how your solution works.

It is not a sales pitch. It is a walkthrough that builds trust and context.

What you’ll receive

  • A 30–45 minute product walkthrough or teardown slot
  • Co-branded inclusion in pre-read and live bootcamp decks
  • Placement in recordings and post-session recaps
  • Mention in SACR’s LinkedIn and Substack series during the bootcamp cycle

Timeline: 3–4 weeks (aligned with bootcamp schedule)

Areas of Specialization

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Our Values

We sit at the intersection of the people building security tools and the people buying them. Everything we create is designed to bridge that gap.
Our work is organized into four categories/buckets:

Objectivity

We keep our work independent. Every recommendation, analysis, and report is written without bias, and always grounded in what the research shows.

Clarity

We believe good research makes complex topics feel simple, not simplistic. Every word we write is designed to bring clarity and focus.

Rigor

Our insights are based on direct interviews, technical validation, and market understanding. We don’t publish anything we haven’t tested through real conversations.

Quality

We don’t cut corners. Whether it’s a long report or a single post, we take the time to make sure every word, graphic, and idea meets our standard.

Trust

We’ve built trust by being consistent, honest, and willing to say what needs to be said, even when it’s uncomfortable. That’s what keeps people coming back.

No Hype

We don’t overpromise. We don’t embellish. And we don’t publish unless we’re contributing something useful.

Software Analyst Cybersecurity Research

(SACR) is one of the fastest growing independent analyst firms in cybersecurity.We’re built for CISOs, operators, and founders who are navigating some of the hardest, most complex challenges in the industry: Cloud, Identity, AI, Data, SOC, AppSec, and beyond.

The security market can feel overwhelming. Our role is to help you make sense of it. We cut through noise, untangle fragmented categories, and offer clear, grounded insight into what really matters.

Each report we write is based on months of research, technical analysis, and real-world conversations. We talk to the people building the tools. We listen to the people buying them. And we write in a way that makes both sides smarter.

SACR is not a legacy research firm retrofitted for today. It was built from the ground up for the speed, complexity, and demands of modern cybersecurity.

  • We sit at the intersection of buyers and builders.
  • We help security leaders evaluate what matters.
  • We help vendors earn trust.

I kept seeing the same pattern. Founders solving real problems, buyers asking the right questions and the research meant to connect them was two steps behind. SACR was built to fix that.

Our Team

Cybersecurity research expert

Cybersecurity researcher and independent analyst read by over 60,000+ security and technology professionals. Leveraged my experiences within AI/ML to transition to cybersecurity.
Leveraging a network of the most powerful and smartest cybersecurity professionals to build one of the largest independent cyber research firms in the cybersecurity market.

Francis Odum

Founder & Chief Cybersecurity analyst

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Cybersecurity researcher and independent analyst read by over 60,000+ security and technology professionals. Leveraged my experiences within AI/ML to transition to cybersecurity.
Leveraging a network of the most powerful and smartest cybersecurity professionals to build one of the largest independent cyber research firms in the cybersecurity market.

Jensy Johny

Head of Operations

Cybersecurity consultant Canada

I just completed an Msc. in Finance at University of Navarra, Spain, a top-notch program developed by academics/policy makers worldwide.
I am also an experienced legal administrative professional with a strong background in contract review and legal research, backed by a Bachelor of Law(LLB) degree and advanced certifications.

I just completed an Msc. in Finance at University of Navarra, Spain, a top-notch program developed by academics/policy makers worldwide.
I am also an experienced legal administrative professional with a strong background in contract review and legal research, backed by a Bachelor of Law(LLB) degree and advanced certifications.

Mikaela Baylosis

Chief of Staff

Independent security researcher

I just completed an Msc. in Finance at University of Navarra, Spain, a top-notch program developed by academics/policy makers worldwide.
I am also an experienced legal administrative professional with a strong background in contract review and legal research, backed by a Bachelor of Law(LLB) degree and advanced certifications.

I just completed an Msc. in Finance at University of Navarra, Spain, a top-notch program developed by academics/policy makers worldwide.
I am also an experienced legal administrative professional with a strong background in contract review and legal research, backed by a Bachelor of Law(LLB) degree and advanced certifications.

Bianca D'Souza

Operations and Marketing Lead

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