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The Software Startup Sectors Raising the Most Capital in 2017

Tom Tunguz

In other words, if machine learning startups raised the same amount of money in 2016 is 2010, the chart would show a value of 1. Advertising technology has seen a resurgence in 2016, reversing a three year trend of declines. Cybersecurity investments are classic hockey stick.

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These 3 uncommon cybersecurity questions tell you if a SaaS application is secure

Audacix

While freemium offers are great for slashing the cost of evaluating a new marketing platform, have you considered the cybersecurity risks that these free trial offers pose to your IP, your data and your business? Why should you care about cybersecurity risks in someone else's SaaS? Unfortunately.no.

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18 investors fueling Latin America’s SaaS superstars

SaaStock

Founded: 2016. In 2016, Oria Capital launched a tech investment fund in Brazil and raised a second fund for $72 million in 2018. Areas of particular interest for the VC are logistics, cybersecurity, human capital management, FinTech, healthcare and advertising tech. Size of fund: $7.6M. A.B.Seed Ventures. Founded: 1980.

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Apple, platform security, and the next big war

IT World

When Apple CEO Tim Cook in 2016 warned of a cybersecurity war , he was specifically discussing the pressure Apple then faced to create back doors on its platforms so law enforcement could snoop on users.

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The NIS2 Directive: Implications for Your Organization

Scytale

This EU law sets high standards for cybersecurity, demanding a lot of measures to keep your network and systems safe. In this blog, we’ll break down what exactly the NIS2 Directive is, the regulation’s key requirements, and the importance of these proactive cybersecurity measures. Who Needs to Comply?

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NIS2 Compliance: Why It’s Everyone’s Business

Scytale

So, in this age, staying ahead of the cybersecurity curve is not just a luxury, but a necessity. NIS2: The Cybersecurity Watchdog In this cyber landscape where every digital move is critical, some big guns were needed to enter the ring to combat these threats. So, What’s the Deal with the NIS2 Directive? And guess what?

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The 12 PCI DSS Requirements to Ensure PCI Compliance

Stax

Before 2004, credit card companies had their own set of rules for cybersecurity. According to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco , credit card usage among Americans has been steadily increasing since 2016. PCI DSS is a set of protocols to be followed by companies that store, process, and transmit cardholder data.