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.
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
Timeline: 1-2 months
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
Timeline: 1-2 months
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
Timeline: 3-4 months
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
Timeline: 12-month engagement (limited to a few partners annually)
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:
In-person Engagements:
Timeline: 4–6 weeks advance planning required
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
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
Timeline: 3–4 weeks (aligned with bootcamp schedule)
We keep our work independent. Every recommendation, analysis, and report is written without bias, and always grounded in what the research shows.
We believe good research makes complex topics feel simple, not simplistic. Every word we write is designed to bring clarity and focus.
Our insights are based on direct interviews, technical validation, and market understanding. We don’t publish anything we haven’t tested through real conversations.
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.
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.
We don’t overpromise. We don’t embellish. And we don’t publish unless we’re contributing something useful.
(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.
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.
Francis Odum, Founder and Lead Analyst Tweet
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.
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.
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.
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.
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