When FireEye reported its earnings last month, the outlook was a little light, so the security vendor decided to be proactive and make a big purchase.

Virginia-based Verodin will help measure and test security environments against known and newly-discovered threats to identify risks in security controls before a breach occurs.

KnowBe4 reported its most successful first quarter to date with record year-over-year sales growth, demonstrating accelerating enterprise adoption of its security awareness training platform as organizations increasingly recognize phishing and social engineering as their primary threat vector. The strong Q1 2019 results reflected KnowBe4's expanding product portfolio, growing partner ecosystem, and deepening penetration in mid-market and enterprise accounts.

Twistlock has reported strong business momentum, reflecting growing customer demand for its cybersecurity solutions. The company's performance highlights increasing enterprise adoption as organizations prioritize security investments.

KnowBe4 has received industry recognition highlighting its strong product capabilities and customer results. This recognition reflects KnowBe4's continued innovation and leadership in addressing enterprise cybersecurity challenges.

U.S. venture capital fundraising in 2019 showed a significant shift toward smaller, more focused funds, with established firms embracing a boutique approach over the mega-fund trend pioneered by SoftBank. Cybersecurity specialist Ten Eleven Ventures exemplified this trend, closing on $200 million for its second early-stage fund, reflecting strong investor conviction in the security sector.