Key takeaways
- Robert Picard anticipates strong tailwinds in the cybersecurity sector. As ransomware incidents increase - at roughly 1,000% per year by some estimates - the need for creative cybersecurity solutions is growing.
- Cybersecurity spending remains important in economic downturns, as it is now a key fiduciary responsibility at the board level, putting a floor under capital expenditure for the sector.
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