Francis is a renowned cybersecurity researcher, independent analyst, and thought leader with a global audience of over 75,000 security and technology professionals. His work reaches more than 500,000 security professionals and has generated over a million impressions worldwide.

With a strong foundation in AI/ML, Francis transitioned into cybersecurity, leveraging his technical expertise to address some of the most pressing challenges in the field. He specializes in Identity, Cloud & Application Security, Data Security, Network Security, and Security Operations Centers (SOC), offering deep, actionable insights to security leaders and operators.

Francis has built one of the largest independent cyber research firms in the market by cultivating a network of the most powerful and knowledgeable cybersecurity professionals. His research is highly regarded for its depth, accuracy, and relevance—making him a trusted advisor to security leaders, founders, vendors, and investors alike.

In addition to his advisory work, Francis conducts in-depth research and analysis, compiling his findings into comprehensive reports for publication. (You can find his reports here: https://softwareanalyst.substack.com). He also translates this knowledge into immersive bootcamps, which he hosts every few months. These bootcamps are informed by his extensive conversations with CISOs, security leaders, and operators, providing attendees with the latest strategies, tools, and best practices in cybersecurity.

He also advises some of the world’s largest venture capital firms, buyside investors, and late-stage private investors—bringing them cutting-edge insights into the cybersecurity market, technology trends, and vendor landscape.

Francis’s journey from conducting cyber research at a venture capital firm in San Francisco to becoming an independent cybersecurity researcher has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for advancing the field. His ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insight has made him a sought-after voice in the cybersecurity community.