Yoav Leidersdorf talks about startups' potential for the future of cybersecurity
Michael Novinson (michael novinson) •
May 9, 2024
In the changing security landscape, startups are at the forefront of innovation, offering new perspectives and pioneering solutions to disrupt traditional security paradigms. As organizations face new threats, the need for innovative approaches has never been greater, explains Yoav Leidersdorf, his managing partner at YL Ventures.
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From redefining application security to harnessing the power of AI for defense, these startups are revolutionizing the way organizations protect their digital assets. “Generative AI came to the public's attention about 18 months ago with the launch of ChatGPT. Many of the security frameworks in use to date predate this. Therefore, solutions that enable the use of Gen AI within enterprises are of paramount importance right now,” said Leidersdorf.
In a video interview with Information Security Media Group at RSA Conference 2024, Leidersdorf also said:
- The challenge of finding and hiring AI specialists in cybersecurity.
- How can CISOs address the growing attack surface as budgets slowly increase?
- Predict market trends for cybersecurity startups.
Mr. Reitersdorf founded YL Ventures to help seed-stage Israeli entrepreneurs turn their ideas into innovative companies. Under his leadership, YL Ventures has raised over $800 million across his five funds and grown a team of multidisciplinary experts supporting the most promising startups. Over the past decade, YL Ventures has built a track record of successful acquisitions of high-profile portfolio companies by leading companies such as Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft, California (now Broadcom), and Proofpoint. Ta.
