The downward trend started last year and continued into the first months of 2020 as global economies reacted to the coronavirus pandemic, according to DataTribe. (Getty Images) Decline in early cyber investments continues alongside coronavirus concerns There's interest in security technologies that are quick and easy to install, though. Jul 22, 2020 By Jeff Stone
Investors are seemingly scared off of early-stage cybersecurity investments. (Getty Images) Venture funding in security startups is falling. Don’t blame the coronavirus. Fewer deals could result in more money for the companies that do secure venture funding. Mar 19, 2020 By Jeff Stone
(Getty Images) Securiosity: Oh great, another round of the crypto wars Greg and Jen dive into what exactly is happening this time around. Oct 7, 2019 By cyberscoop_staff Jeff Stone
Silent Circle’s Blackphone 2 is no longer available, but the Blackphone name lives on in new Silent Circle software. Back in America with a black eye, Silent Circle rebuilds with focus on software With relatively little fanfare and following significant financial losses, the mobile security firm is now headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Jul 27, 2017 By Patrick Howell O'Neill
From left to right: Mike Janke, Bob Ackerman and Steven Witt. The three oversee DataTribe, which is giving former intel community employees the chance to start their own companies. (DataTribe) Where former spies go to become cybersecurity startup founders DataTribe has been incubating companies staffed by former intel community members, planting the seeds for an East Coast startup community dedicated to cybersecurity. May 7, 2017 By Chris Bing