Our investment team had a front-row seat to the latest in cybersecurity at BlackHat this year, including some exciting news and activity from our portfolio companies ⬇️ One standout moment was Veza’s announcement of Access AI, a new AI-powered tool designed to help companies manage data access more effectively, which couldn't have come at a better time given the growing focus on pinpointing security risks before they lead to breaches. After coming out of stealth, Heeler unveiled its ProductDNA technology, which integrates security into the software development process–a critical step as cloud vulnerabilities are under the microscope with the cloud’s rapid growth. Uptycs, recently recognized as a Representative Vendor for CNAPP by Gartner, hosted a cybersecurity networking event focused on empowering your teams and professional growth. Meanwhile, Exabeam demonstrated their SOC platform, which applies AI and automation to security operations workflows, in action — pinpointing high-risk threats with incredible accuracy — a much-needed tool in today’s lightning-fast cloud environment.
BlackHat sounds like it was a hotspot for innovation this year, Norwest Venture Partners. Exciting developments from Veza and Heeler highlight how critical integrated security solutions are for modern tech landscapes.
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