Francis Odum

Winter Cybersecurity Cohort

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Cohort 5 - Summer 2026

Executives and senior leaders who set strategy, lead teams, and drive organizational outcomes.

Securing software systems — application security, threat modeling, authentication, and infrastructure protection.

Learn to assess cyber risks and vendors, then turn that knowledge into sharper strategy, decisions, and leadership

CEO & Chief Cybersecurity Analyst, SACR

Cybersecurity researcher & analyst trusted by 120,000+ security professionals. 

Head of Research, SACR

Lawrence Pingree

Former Gartner Analyst leading Data and AI Security Research at SACR 

AI Cybersecurity Bootcamp for Cyber Leaders 2026

Global Campaigns

Senior IT Consultant 

AI Engineer

Head of Alliances

Sr Sales and Operations Manager

Principal Product Manager

Sales Director

Growth Manager

Research Operations Lead

Cybersecurity has never been more crowded, noisy with AIEvery week, a new vendor claims to be category-defining. A new acronym enters the market. For security leaders, the problem is no longer access to information.The problem is knowing what actually matters.That is the purpose of this bootcamp.Over 3 weeks, we will give you the frameworks they use to analyze the cybersecurity market, evaluate vendors, assess risk, and understand where the security stack is heading in 2026.You will learn through live practical frameworks and expert discussions from companies shaping the future of cybersecurity.You will:<ul><li>Learn directly from Francis Odum and Lawrence Pingree on where the market is going and a vendor evaluation framework.</li><li>Watch live product demos from leading security companies, including Wiz, Palo Alto Networks, Cribl, Okta, Cyera, and CrowdStrike.</li><li>Network with CISOs, investors, operators, and security leaders who are navigating market shifts.</li><li>Walk away with practical decision-making tools for vendor evaluation, risk prioritization, and platform strategy in 2026.</li></ul>By the end, you will have a system for deciding what deserves attention, what deserves budget, and what deserves skepticism.

Cut through cybersecurity noise and make smarter decisions in 2026

Run a structured vendor evaluation using the SACR framework

Map the security landscape across AI, Cloud, Identity, Agents, Data, & SecOps

Lead security decisions with a clear, defensible point of view

Build a written cybersecurity thesis on a real company and category

Connect directly with CISOs, vendors, and operators in your cohort

No prior cybersecurity experience needed. Basic IT familiarity is helpful, but curiosity and willingness to learn are all you truly require.

The only prerequisite

Cyber Leaders &amp; Decision-MakersLead better decisions on vendors, risk, and strategy across cloud, identity, AI, and data.

Founders &amp; Product BuildersFind real security problems, sharpen positioning, and build products that stand out in cyber.

Security Operators &amp; PractitionersStay ahead of threats, tools, and trends to make sharper security decisions.

Learn directly from Francis Odum

Francis Odum

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AI Cybersecurity Bootcamp for Cyber Leaders 2026