Robert Ackerman Jr.

In founding Allegis, Bob’s mission was to build a seed and early-stage venture firm that would combine operational experience with an entrepreneurial spirit and a focus on forging true partnerships with portfolio companies to build successful and sustainable cybertechnology companies. Bob has been recognized as a Fortune 100 cybersecurity executive and also as one of “CyberSecurity’s Money Men”. As an entrepreneur, Bob was the President and CEO of UniSoft Systems, a global leading UNIX Systems House and the Founder and Chairman of InfoGear Technology Corporation, a pioneer in the original integration of web and telephony technology and creator of the original iPhone. Outside of Allegis, Bob teaches New Venture Finance in the MBA program at the University of California, co-manages his family’s small Napa Valley winery – Ackerman Family Vineyards, and enjoys fly fishing.

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Amid Growing Coronavirus-Related Cyberattacks, Companies Must Continue Making Big Strides in SIEM and Other Types of Cybersecurity Analytics

By Robert Ackerman Jr. on Apr 15, 2020

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Amid Growing Coronavirus-Related Cyberattacks, Companies Must Continue Making Big Strides in SIEM and Other Types of Cybersecurity Analytics

By Robert Ackerman Jr. on Apr 15, 2020

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Amid Growing Coronavirus-Related Cyberattacks, Companies Must Continue Making Big Strides in SIEM and Other Types of Cybersecurity Analytics

By Robert Ackerman Jr. on Apr 15, 2020

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Amid Growing Coronavirus-Related Cyberattacks, Companies Must Continue Making Big Strides in SIEM and Other Types of Cybersecurity Analytics

By Robert Ackerman Jr. on Apr 15, 2020

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Amid Growing Coronavirus-Related Cyberattacks, Companies Must Continue Making Big Strides in SIEM and Other Types of Cybersecurity Analytics

By Robert Ackerman Jr. on Apr 15, 2020

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Amid Growing Coronavirus-Related Cyberattacks, Companies Must Continue Making Big Strides in SIEM and Other Types of Cybersecurity Analytics

By Robert Ackerman Jr. on Apr 15, 2020

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Robert Ackerman Jr.

Who’s Inspecting the Human Element in Cybersecurity?

Deepfakes and Inadequate Data Provenance Are Escalating Problems

Cyber Fraud and Related Crime Is Rampant among Banks and Online Retailers

AI and Machine Learning Are Taking Off

Lack of IoT Security Could Undermine Growth

Hackers and Cyberthreats Are Relentless

The Importance of Security Strategy Can’t Be Overstated

The Cybersecurity Skills Gap Is Swelling at a Frightening Pace

Critical Infrastructure Encompasses More than It Once Did and Must Be Better Protected

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Issues Are Stressing Corporate Cyber-Risk Management

Corporations Must Step Up to the Plate to Enhance the Security of Cloud Computing

DevSecOps Isn’t Sexy but among the Key Tools to Strengthen Cybersecurity

As Pandemic-Fueled Cyberattacks Increase, Now Is the Time for Companies to Check and Enhance Their Cybersecurity

Amid Growing Coronavirus-Related Cyberattacks, Companies Must Continue Making Big Strides in SIEM and Other Types of Cybersecurity Analytics

Corporate Boards Becoming More Attuned to Cybersecurity—but Have Further to Go

As the Internet of Things (IoT) Soars, Security Issues Mount

Internet Privacy and ID Protection Remain a Big Problem—but at Least Things Are Improving

After a Temporary Lull, Ransomware Has Become a Scourge Again

Needed in the Cybersecurity World: Business Perspective

In the End, Employees Are the Linchpin of Enterprise Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Analytics Is Changing the Security Battle Front for the Better

Corporate Boards Are Stepping Up to the Plate to Monitor and Improve Cybersecurity

Corporate Mobile Security Isn’t Cutting It

Infrastructure Cybersecurity is Wanting

Data Protection Needs to be Put on Steroids

Companies Must Develop More Precise Cybersecurity Road Maps and Strategies

The Cyber Skills Shortage Continues to Balloon -- and Think Tanks Aren’t Helping

Security Analytics Now Required In Cybersecurity

Privacy on the Internet – What Privacy?

2019 Could Be the Worst Year Yet for Cyber Breaches

The Christmas Season is Here – and Retail Cyber-Defenses are Lacking

Weak Federal Cybersecurity Measures are Deteriorating Further – and That’s Extremely Dangerous

Banks Still Have the Most Money – and Pay the Price in the Cyber Realm

Over-the-Horizon Cybersecurity Technologies and Threats

Let’s Seriously Address the Cyber Talent Shortage Once and For All

The Road for Cybersecurity in 2018

The Best Cybersecurity Programs Put Employee Training First

Cybersecurity Automation Is Coming to the Rescue

You Have to Know Plenty To Pursue a Cybersecurity Career – But Not Nearly Everything

Cyber Laws and Regulations Make Sense but Must Be Strengthened

Cybersecurity Jobs Go Begging

Innovation Sandbox - "Most Innovative Startup" Live

Security and Privacy is Sometimes Suspect, but Growth of the Cloud Marches On

The Rise of Nation-State Cyber Attacks Makes Encryption More Crucial Than Ever

Small Business: Wake Up to Growing Cyber Threats

The Cybersecurity Act of 2015 Is a Necessary Stake in the Ground

A ‘Golden Key’ to Unlock Encryption Is the Wrong Approach

Who’s Inspecting the Human Element in Cybersecurity?

Deepfakes and Inadequate Data Provenance Are Escalating Problems

Cyber Fraud and Related Crime Is Rampant among Banks and Online Retailers

AI and Machine Learning Are Taking Off

Lack of IoT Security Could Undermine Growth

Hackers and Cyberthreats Are Relentless

The Importance of Security Strategy Can’t Be Overstated

The Cybersecurity Skills Gap Is Swelling at a Frightening Pace

Critical Infrastructure Encompasses More than It Once Did and Must Be Better Protected

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Issues Are Stressing Corporate Cyber-Risk Management

Corporations Must Step Up to the Plate to Enhance the Security of Cloud Computing

DevSecOps Isn’t Sexy but among the Key Tools to Strengthen Cybersecurity

As Pandemic-Fueled Cyberattacks Increase, Now Is the Time for Companies to Check and Enhance Their Cybersecurity

Amid Growing Coronavirus-Related Cyberattacks, Companies Must Continue Making Big Strides in SIEM and Other Types of Cybersecurity Analytics

Corporate Boards Becoming More Attuned to Cybersecurity—but Have Further to Go

As the Internet of Things (IoT) Soars, Security Issues Mount

Internet Privacy and ID Protection Remain a Big Problem—but at Least Things Are Improving

After a Temporary Lull, Ransomware Has Become a Scourge Again

Needed in the Cybersecurity World: Business Perspective

In the End, Employees Are the Linchpin of Enterprise Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Analytics Is Changing the Security Battle Front for the Better

Corporate Boards Are Stepping Up to the Plate to Monitor and Improve Cybersecurity

Corporate Mobile Security Isn’t Cutting It

Infrastructure Cybersecurity is Wanting

Data Protection Needs to be Put on Steroids

Companies Must Develop More Precise Cybersecurity Road Maps and Strategies

The Cyber Skills Shortage Continues to Balloon -- and Think Tanks Aren’t Helping

Security Analytics Now Required In Cybersecurity

Privacy on the Internet – What Privacy?

2019 Could Be the Worst Year Yet for Cyber Breaches

The Christmas Season is Here – and Retail Cyber-Defenses are Lacking

Weak Federal Cybersecurity Measures are Deteriorating Further – and That’s Extremely Dangerous