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Even as the rapid adoption of #SaaS applications accelerates business agility, they can also introduce a new layer of complexity to #data security — requiring close management of their #security configurations and the data stored within them. Join us for a #SINETWebinar on August 14, Mitigating Risk to Your SaaS Environment: Best Practices and Key Considerations. We will discuss data protection and #GenAI governance in SaaS, ideal security partners, and best practices for adapting to evolving threats. Robert Rodriguez, Chairman of SINET and #Venture Partner, SYN Ventures, will moderate a panel of experts including Nick Reva, Head of Corporate Security #Engineering, Snap Inc., Nitin Raina, #CISO, Thoughtworks, Jim Rutt, #CIO, Dana Foundation, Yoni Shohet, Co-Founder & CEO, Valence Security, Terry O'Daniel, Head of Security, Amplitude, and Mukund Sarma, Senior Director, Product Security, Chime. Learn more and register here. https://lnkd.in/eHD7nVGB 

Are you an early-stage or emerging #Cybersecurity company with under $15M in annual revenue? Applications for the 15th Annual #SINET16 Innovator Awards will be accepted until July 30th. All applications will be closely reviewed by the SINET Judging Committee including over 100 of the world's leading #Cyber experts including #VCs, investment bankers, and #CISOs and senior Risk Executives from government and industry. View all judges here bit.ly/4eVAu9M. There is no fee to apply or win. The 16 most #innovative and compelling companies will be announced live on stage at SINET New York on October 16. View the application timeline, benefits, judges, and more here. https://bit.ly/3Wpu4aL Robert Rodriguez

2024 #SINET16 Innovator Award Applications open on June 10. If you are an early-stage or emerging #Cybersecurity company with annual revenue under $15M, this award will provide valuable exposure to 100+ Fortune 1000 #CISOs, Risk Executives, and the world's leading #VCs and investment bankers who make up the SINET Judging Committee. Hundreds of applications will be evaluated by this Committee over two rounds, and the 16 most innovative and compelling companies will be named the 2024 SINET16 Innovators. Winners will be announced live on stage at #SINET New York October 16th. There is no fee to apply or win. View the application timeline, benefits, and requirements here. https://lnkd.in/etvJpdq 

A comprehensive incident response (IR) plan is crucial in light of today’s complex data #breaches. Every second counts in minimizing financial, operational, and reputational tolls, especially as breach costs continue to rise and considering the #SEC’s new #Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule. Join an expert panel for a #SINETWebinar on June 25, “Factors To Help Speed Up Comprehensive Incident Reporting.” Robert Rodriguez, Chairman of SINET and Venture Partner, SYN Ventures, will be joined by Iranga Kahangama, Assistant Secretary for #Cyber, Infrastructure, Risk and Resilience, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David W. Stender, EVP, Enterprise #Risk Officer & #CISO, BankUnited, Mike Rosen, CISO, ZwillGen, Zak Rubinstein, Chief Business Strategy Officer, Founder, and Board Member, 1touch.io, Anthony Russo, Head of Information #Security & Compliance, ASM Global, Louis Bobelis, Deputy CISO, AXIS (AXIS Capital). We will also discuss Contextual #AI and how it can help power #Data Insights as a core facet of a comprehensive incident response plan. Learn more and register here. https://lnkd.in/gwUYTDDR 

Proud to have Valence Security in the #SINETConnect Community as they advance important and timely research on #SaaS #Security and best practices for protecting your organization. 

As #API abuses become a more frequent attack vector, how can security teams protect this somewhat “invisible” attack surface? Join your peers for a #SINETWebinar on May 30th as group of subject matter experts explores this question, including types of risky API assets, why they are attractive to hackers, and models to detect and secure them. Robert Rodriguez, Chairman, SINET and Venture Partner, SYN Ventures, will moderate panelists Vinod Brahmapuram, Senior Director, #Security, Lumen Technologies, Alexander Abramov, Former Head of Information and Cyber Risk, Executive Director, Operational Risk, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, Juan Piacquadio, #CIO & VP, #IT, Phlow, Nitin Negi, Senior Manager, #Cyber Security #Engineering and Operations, Micron Technology, Rob N. Gurzeev, CEO & Co-Founder, CyCognito, and Allwyn Saldanha, Head of #Application & #Cloud Security, CSC. Learn more and register here https://lnkd.in/gfKWjzUX 

Join your peers for a #SINETWebinar on April 18, “Secure by Design as a Business Enabler.” Robert Rodriguez, Chairman of SINET and Venture Partner at SYN Ventures, will moderate an expert panel including Carey Frey, #CSO, TELUS, Chuck Rees, Sr. Director, #Cyber #Engineering & Architecture, GE Digital, Oliver Friedrichs, CEO, Pangea, Bob Lord, Senior Technical Advisor, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Nick Reva, Head of Corporate #Security Engineering, Snap Inc., and Carol Woody, Sr. Technical Manager, CERT Division at the Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University. This discussion will explore Secure by Design principles amidst #CISA’s recent guidance, including best practices for achieving Secure #SDLC without draining finances or resources; how incorporating security early into the SDLC can speed #software delivery, make apps secure and compliant, and increase collaboration, innovation, business enablement, and developer productivity. Learn more and register here. https://lnkd.in/eAVeKTEn 

SINET is pleased to honor Rich Baich, #CISO at AT&T as the 2024 SINET Impact Award Recipient. This award was created to recognize a #Cybersecurity executive who has dedicated their professional life to creating and building successful teams and communities, supporting entrepreneurism, Public Private Partnerships and contributing to the growth and success of the overall Cybersecurity ecosystem globally. With more than 17 years of senior leadership roles in both government and industry following a 20-year career with several senior roles in military service, Rich’s career demonstrates the values of this award precisely, and is recognized for his ability to lead in both the public and private sectors. Recipients of this annual award are instrumental in the formation and growth of the Cybersecurity trade and have consistently set high standards for the industry as a whole. The SINET Impact Award comes with a donation to the charity of the recipient’s choice. Rich has chosen the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation. Robert and Heather Rodriguez have donated an initial $10,000 in Rich’s honor and we challenge the SINET Community to collectively pay it forward and match the gift for a total goal of $20,000. Pay It Forward Please help SINET honor Rich’s dedication to the Cybersecurity community and make a donation of $25, $50, or more by following this link https://bit.ly/4948jS2 All donations will go directly to the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation in honor of Mr. Baich by visiting https://bit.ly/4948jS2

#SINETSiliconValley is in full swing today at The Computer History Museum. It has been a day filled with compelling panels, long due reunions, and meaningful new connections. None of it would be possible without our SINET Community of #CISOs/Risk Executives, entrepreneurs, and investors. Thank you to our trusted sponsors for your dedication to the #Cyber ecosystem. Veza Evolution Equity Partners Squadra Ventures SYN Ventures YL Ventures Island Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Networks 1touch.io AppOmni CrowdStrike Cyera Intercast RedSeal, Inc. ReversingLabs SafeBreach SandboxAQ SecurityScorecard Secuvy Snyk TachTech Aembit Apex Endor Labs Gem Security Harmonic Security OX Security Reco AI Tamnoon Vena Security Xeol (YC S23) Robert Rodriguez

SINET Silicon Valley is a time to build new connections, but also to foster existing relationships with the trusted #SINETCommunity. THANK YOU to our dedicated #SINETConnect Members, who will have a chance to translate their active involvement on the virtual platform directly to in-person opportunities next week. There is still time to register for SINET Silicon Valley, in-person at The Computer History Museum on March 21st, if you haven’t already. Whether already part of the SINET & SINETConnect Community or new to it, we welcome you to get involved. View the compelling agenda, expert speakers, and register here. https://lnkd.in/e9m9kvY6 We look forward to seeing SINETConnect members in person, including BLACKBIRD.AI, Arcanna.ai, CLOUDCOVER®, Netography, AppOmni, Censys, CyCognito, SYN Ventures, CrowdStrike, ReversingLabs, Halcyon, SecurityScorecard, Evolution Equity Partners, Pangea, 1touch.io, Aon, YL Ventures, CyberCX, Valence Security, Portal26, Sentra, Sophos.