2023 Funding and Acquisition Summary with Return on Security – Mike Privette – ESW Vault

Mike Privette is the founder of Return on Security and the industry’s first cybersecurity economist. With over 18 years of experience as a security engineer, leader, and CISO, Mike recognized a critical need for accessible intelligence on the cybersecurity landscape from a practitioner’s perspective.

Frustrated by the lack of concise resources to track emerging cybersecurity companies and industry trends, he created Return on Security to serve cybersecurity leaders, founders, investors, and policymakers. Mike analyzes data on technological advancements, regulatory changes, and economic indicators across major economies, providing insights that connect cybersecurity with global economic dynamics.