Why cybersecurity is now a strategic lever for tech firms navigating uncertainty

Cybersecurity has long been viewed as a technical safeguard, something handled by IT teams and compliance officers.

But for today’s technology firms, especially those in SaaS, agentic AI and high-growth verticals, that framing is outdated.

Cybersecurity is now a strategic lever for enterprise value.

As economic uncertainty becomes the norm and investor expectations shift, tech leaders along with their investors are rethinking what drives valuation, resilience and growth.

Private equity-backed firms are under pressure to demonstrate not just innovation but also operational maturity. And increasingly, cybersecurity posture and processes are part of the lens through which maturity is measured.

Here’s how tech firms can reframe cybersecurity as a business enabler — and why doing so is essential to staying competitive.

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