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We are proud to announce the release of a new report on the International State of Safety Tech 2024, completed in partnership with PUBLIC’s Online Safety Team, Perspective Economics, and renowned cyberpsychologist and Paladin’s Chief Scientist Safety Tech, Prof. Mary Aiken. Building on reports from 2022 and 2023, this report shines a light on the growth of Safety Tech markets across the globe, highlighting the 14% year-on-year growth of the number of companies in the sector. With threat actors increasingly spreading disinformation, extremism, and illegal content, and exploiting AI in, for example, the generation of deepfakes, the Safety Tech industry offers a means to leverage cutting-edge technologies to tackle problematic, harmful, and criminal activities online, facilitating safer online experiences and protecting everyday users.  This report - the first and only analysis tracking the growth of the international Safety Tech sector- provides eight strategic recommendations for investors, governments, regulators, international bodies, and Safety Tech providers & customers. Against the backdrop of ever-evolving threats and increased compliance demands on digital businesses, the Safety Tech market continues to surge forward, enhancing citizens’ safety and security online.  Read the full report and its findings: https://lnkd.in/eCc9FSXi #SafetyTech

Portfolio company Semperis, a pioneer in identity-driven cyber resilience, published new research on ransomware holiday risks. With the holiday season underway, opportunistic threat actors are expected to increase their attacks when employee distractions are higher. It is paramount that companies remain vigilant and bolster their defenses during these periods to combat the spike in cyberattacks.  Paladin Global Institute President Kemba Walden, Paladin Managing Director & Global Security Expert Ciaran Martin, and Paladin Senior Strategic Advisor Chris Inglis served as contributing experts to this research. Companies must build resilience into networks to combat cyberattacks that frequently impact companies during transitions and holiday seasons.   Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3Bvejby

Paladin-backed Decentriq has collaborated in a groundbreaking healthcare project with Microsoft Azure and D ONE to deliver a new data infrastructure at Kantonsspital Baden AG (KSB), a highly specialized acute hospital. Enabling the Swiss healthcare provider to protect privacy while enabling secure research collaboration, the solution enables KSB to manage growing demand for analytical insights, move its data management to the cloud, and set a new standard for data-driven healthcare in Switzerland. The platform built on Microsoft Azure was enhanced by Decentriq’s secure computation platform powered by confidential computing technology. Decentriq’s CEO and Co-Founder, Maximilian Groth, highlighted the importance of privacy in this transformation: “Our platform enables hospitals like KSB to securely analyze and collaborate on data without compromising patient privacy, paving the way for innovation in healthcare.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dKxucB4s #healthcare #innovation #confidentialcomputing D ONE – Data Driven Value Creation

We are proud to share that three Paladin portfolio companies were named to Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Fast 500 list! Corellium, Expel, and Semperis were recognized as some of the most innovative and fastest-growing tech companies across North America. Winners are selected based on their revenue growth percentage over a three-year period, demonstrating their proven success within this field. Congratulations to Corellium, Expel and Semperis! Read more about the list here: https://bit.ly/3OoJXuh

Today, Paladin Global Institute President Kemba Walden sat down with Columbia Dean Emeritus and Professor Merit Janow at Columbia | SIPA and The State of New York's Conference on Cyber Regulation and Harmonization for a fireside conversation. Presented by Columbia Institute of Global Politics, the discussion delved into the importance of government regulation to ensure online safety and harmony.  Kemba joined high-level officials at this conference including former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, National Cyber Director Harry Coker, and Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber & Emerging Tech Anne Neuberger. The conference emphasized the need to create consistent cybersecurity regulations across different sectors to increase innovation and economic growth. We thank Kemba for joining with our nation’s esteemed political and cybersecurity leaders to share her insights! You can view the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/dpFvawVs  

Today, Paladin Global Institute announced the release of a new report on “Building Civics Concepts in STEM and the Tech Sector” by Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The report underscores the urgent need to invest in the expansion of civic knowledge and engagement across the STEM and technology sectors. Tech innovators must be given ample resources to think critically about the impacts of their work on global democracies. With cutting-edge technology creating new opportunities, as well as new threats, leaders need additional skills to best inform our government’s tech-related decisions. Paladin Capital Group is proud to support the work of CSIS and Paladin Global Institute, led by President Kemba Walden, to instill a sense of civic duty in the tech innovators of today and tomorrow. Read the full report here: bit.ly/48SgUJ8 

“The vast majority of cyber-attacks have everything to do with psychology and very little to do with technology, hence the surge in cyber criminality.” The Financial Times features a letter from Paladin investor Nazo Moosa, responding to Innovation Editor John Thornhill’s recent observations on cybercrime: https://lnkd.in/eNaPhWDw. Nazo shares our view that cyberattacks are based on “social engineering”, succeeding because they abuse our natural tendency to trust. “We need to factor the human into the equation when developing tech solutions”, she emphasises. This is what drives Paladin’s commitment to investing in “safety tech”. Paladin recognised that the surge in cyber criminality demanded a new way of thinking and supported the development of research, led by our Chief Safety Tech adviser and cyberpsychologist, Prof. Mary Aiken. Only through a combination of cyber safety and cybersecurity can we deliver greater resilience and protection. Look out for 2024’s report on the International State of Safety Tech, coming soon. #cybersecurity #safetytech

Paladin’s Nazo Moosa, Kenneth Pentimonti and Joel-Oskar Raisanen are heading to Helsinki for Slush on 20-21 November. If you’re an investor or startup focused on cyber, secure AI or deeptech, send them a message on LinkedIn to connect at the event. They look forward to seeing you there! #investing #deeptech #venturecapital