The Future of Cybersecurity: Cyber Builders' Milestones and Future Directions"
From reaching 1,000 subscribers to exploring AI and beyond, here's how we're advancing the cybersecurity conversation.
Hello Cyber Builders 🖖,
Since the launch of the Cyber Builders publication in April 2023, our goal has been to build a platform for the cybersecurity community to discuss the future of Cyber Security.
Our mission has always been clear: to forge a community dedicated to advancing and understanding cybersecurity. Our journey is fueled by a collective passion for innovation, a shared vision for a secure digital future, and a commitment to supporting each other in navigating the complex landscape of cybersecurity.
Together, we explore the latest technology and cybersecurity and contribute to developing robust cybersecurity programs, products, and services. At the heart of our mission lies the belief that collaboration and knowledge exchange are the keystones of progress in our industry.
This week, I want to take time to recap and celebrate. I also want to ask you, dear readers, what you want to see next, so I designed a questionnaire.
A Milestone Worth Celebrating
We reached a significant milestone in our journey: 1,000 subscribers in less than a year (9.5 months, actually). This achievement is not just a number—it's a testament to the relevance and impact of our collective efforts.
If you look at the graph below, you’ll see a fantastic regular and growing trend. Note that the flat period of July 2023 is due to a Substack bug. Based on our content about cyber, I guess the Substack malware and fraud detection system blocked us... What a pity for a cybersecurity blog to be classified as a false positive!
Many shared our links and liked our content on LinkedIn. I appreciate it so much!
I also want to thank the community writer who recommended the Cyber Builders substack. Kudos to them:
Venture in Security: Thanks, Ross!
Metacurity: Thanks Cynthia!
The Cybersecurity Pulse: Thanks Darwin!
The Cyber Why: Thanks, Tyler!
Envisioning the Future
We are excited to deepen our collaborative efforts with industry thought leaders. These interactions are more than just conversations; they are bridges connecting diverse perspectives, enriching our content, and expanding our understanding of cybersecurity's evolving landscape.
Investigative Focus Areas
AI and Cybersecurity: We are entering a new era where AI's role in cybersecurity is both a promising ally and a complex challenge. We'll continue to dive into how AI can fortify our defenses, the ethical and risk considerations involved, and the regulatory frameworks shaping this space. Our exploration will aim to demystify AI's role in cybersecurity, offering clarity and insight into its potential and pitfalls.
Product Building Insights: Cybersecurity is not just about defense but innovation and creation. We plan to share a series of posts dedicated to the lifecycle of cybersecurity product development. From ideation to user feedback, these insights will guide those embarking on product management and strategy journeys within the cybersecurity domain.
Market Figures and Studies: Staying informed is critical in our fast-paced industry. We'll continue to analyze and share pivotal market studies and figures, ensuring our community remains at the forefront of industry trends and data-driven insights.
Exploring Cybersecurity Platforms: I see increasingly larger cybersecurity vendors (Palo Alto, Microsoft, Cisco) moving from point products to platforms. This trend has huge implications for how the market will evolve, the balance between large and small actors, the role of distribution and service providers, etc…
Engaging the Community
Our community is the lifeblood of Cyber Builders, and we're committed to making your voices heard. To ensure we continue serving your needs and interests, I have designed a questionnaire to help us understand your preferences, challenges, and expectations more clearly. This feedback is invaluable as it will guide the future direction of our publication, from the topics we cover to the features we offer.
The questionnaire covers various aspects of Cyber Builders, including the types of content you find most valuable, your interest in potential new features like a paid subscription for exclusive content, and how we can enhance the overall community experience. It's a chance for you to share your thoughts on how we can build a more informed, engaged, and collaborative cybersecurity community together.
Your input will directly influence our content strategy, the development of new initiatives, and how we can better support your work in cybersecurity. Whether you're a long-time reader or new to our community, your perspective is crucial to ensuring Cyber Builders remains a relevant and valuable resource.
Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire linked below. Your feedback is very much appreciated and essential in shaping Cyber Builders' future.
Is Moving to Paid an Option?
As Cyber Builders grows, I think of ways to provide even more value to our community.
Given the time and resources invested in bringing you in-depth analyses, exclusive interviews, and comprehensive market research, I am considering introducing a paid subscription option.
This premium content would include specialized studies, deeper market insights, and more extensive expert discussions to deliver actionable intelligence for you and your organization.
The idea is to offer this exclusive content at a premium, possibly around a few hundred euros per year, which could be a valuable investment for your company in staying ahead in the cybersecurity landscape.
How would you feel about this? Any comments? Is anyone ready to pledge to this move? Or should I stick to free-as-ever content, even if I reduce the pace of publication, like moving bi-weekly?
Please use the comments sections. 👇
Remember - We Introduced Our Cyber Builders GPT - A Chatbot
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Conclusion
Thank you for being an integral part of Cyber Builders’ journey. Here's to exploring new horizons together in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.
Please take time to fill out the questionnaire; it will help me drive the publication forward.
Laurent 💚
Congratulations on the 1000 subscribers!