Kenya Watson

1 month ago | cbinsights.com | Kenya Watson

From data loss prevention to IoT security, we map 135+ companies helping healthcare organizations combat cyber threats. Healthcare’s exposure to costly cyberattacks is on the rise. This is being fueled by the use of legacy systems and the widespread adoption of new technologies like connected devices, which create potential access points to critical systems. The 2024 Change Healthcare cyberattack demonstrates the far-reaching consequences of cybercrime in healthcare.

Jan 23, 2025 | cbinsights.com | Kenya Watson

Critical infrastructure sectors are being exposed to costly cyberattacks. This brief explores how industrials firms have responded by investing in and partnering with OT security firms and how healthcare companies can follow suit. Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure sectors — those considered vital to a country’s security and economy, such as healthcare, telecommunications, and utilities — pose a significant threat to national and economic security.

Oct 9, 2024 | cbinsights.com | Kenya Watson

We examine how big tech and startups are developing new computing methods that could advance AI. Increasing computational demands and energy consumption of LLMs are driving the exploration of novel computing approaches like biological, neuromorphic, photonic, and quantum computing. Corporate VCs and big tech are getting involved, signaling the AI arms race is heating up as companies looking for next-generation computing solutions for AI workloads.

Aug 14, 2024 | cbinsights.com | Kenya Watson

Using CB Insights proprietary data signals, we identified promising startups across 12 categories aiming to expand lifespans, from human cryopreservation to cellular reprogramming. Populations are rapidly aging in major economies across the world — for longevity companies, that’s a big opportunity.

Aug 14, 2024 | cbinsights.com | Kenya Watson

We break down the cybersecurity landscape across funding trends, mega-rounds, M&A, and more. One of the biggest funding stories so far this year is cloud security startup Wiz. In May, the company raised $1B at a $12B valuation — the largest cybersecurity equity funding round so far this year, driving quarterly equity funding to its highest level since Q2’22. Wiz also considered a $23B acquisition by Google, before walking away from the offer in July with plans to pursue an IPO.