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International spotlight: New York //07.09.20

New York has emerged as a cybersecurity hub as the city’s core economy is driven by the finance, technology, real estate, insurance, and healthcare industries. William Altman, Senior Analyst at SOSA, reports on why NYC is uniquely positioned to lead the world in advancing both the state of cyber talent and technology today.

International Spotlight

  • According to the latest edition of the ” Cybersecurity 500,” a list of industry leaders compiled by research firm Cybersecurity Ventures, there are 21 companies in New York considered to be the top players in this particular space.

Key players 

Accelerators 

  • Cyber NYC
  • February launch of the New York Cyber Center, a 40,000-square-foot hub in SoHo from which will hopefully bloom scores of successful startups that specialize in helping protect big banks, insurers and other companies from hackers