The Private Equity Problem in Cybersecurity

This one's going to ruffle some feathers.

Over the past eight years, something has fundamentally changed in the cybersecurity industry. Prices are climbing faster than most UK and European budgets can absorb. Vendor renewals that used to be predictable are now eye-watering. Consultancy rates have shot up. And it's not just about inflation or rising costs.

In this episode of Razorwire Raw, we examine what's really driving these price increases and why security is rapidly becoming unaffordable for the organisations that need it most. We look at the business model that's reshaping the industry, the five-year cycles that are squeezing customers, and what happens when baseline security gets priced out of reach.

We discuss the impact of private equity and venture capital on cybersecurity pricing, how acquisitions during the pandemic changed the market, and why SMBs are struggling to maintain even baseline security levels. From pen testing to compliance audits, from endpoint security to SIEM solutions, we explore how cybersecurity consulting and vendor products are being priced beyond reach.

Is this sustainable? Can small and medium businesses still afford proper information security? And what should you be doing differently to protect your organisation without breaking the bank?

If you're dealing with rising security costs, managing tight infosec budgets, or wondering why your vendor renewals keep climbing, this episode explains what's happening behind the scenes in the cybersecurity market and what you can actually do about it.

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