AI Cybersecurity Bootcamp for Cyber Leaders 2026
Francis Odum
CEO & Chief Cybersecurity Analyst, SACR
Lawrence Pingree
Head of Research, SACR
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Cut through cybersecurity noise and make smarter decisions in 2026
Cybersecurity has never been more crowded, noisy with AI
Every 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:
Learn directly from Francis Odum and Lawrence Pingree on where the market is going and a vendor evaluation framework.
Watch live product demos from leading security companies, including Wiz, Palo Alto Networks, Cribl, Okta, Cyera, and CrowdStrike.
Network with CISOs, investors, operators, and security leaders who are navigating market shifts.
Walk away with practical decision-making tools for vendor evaluation, risk prioritization, and platform strategy in 2026.
By the end, you will have a system for deciding what deserves attention, what deserves budget, and what deserves skepticism.
What you’ll learn
Learn to assess cyber risks and vendors, then turn that knowledge into sharper strategy, decisions, and leadership
Use a practical framework to assess product strength, market timing, and differentiation.
Break down real vendor strategies from industry leaders.
You'll leave with a repeatable process for assessing product strength.
Learn how Cloud, Identity, AI, Data, Network, and Application Security connect.
Build a mental model for where key vendors, categories, and risks fit.
Identify which cybersecurity shifts matter most for your role or company.
See exactly how AI is reshaping the five core security domains, and what that means for your priorities.
Use real examples to separate urgent risks from industry noise.
Build clearer judgment on which trends matter now and what to watch next.
Complete a capstone project that applies course frameworks to a real company and category.
Discuss live cases with analysts, CISOs, experts, founders, and practitioners.
Leave with stronger judgment, clearer language, and a practical cyber market thesis.
Walk away with a peer group that understands the pressure and reality of the market.
Get direct access to security leaders from leading organizations you'd otherwise spend months trying to reach.
Build relationships that open doors long after the course ends.
Learn directly from Francis & Lawrence
Francis Odum
Cybersecurity researcher & analyst trusted by 120,000+ security professionals.
Lawrence Pingree
Former Gartner Analyst leading Data and AI Security Research at SACR
Who this course is for
Cyber Leaders & Decision-Makers
Lead better decisions on vendors, risk, and strategy across cloud, identity, AI, and data.
Founders & Product Builders
Find real security problems, sharpen positioning, and build products that stand out in cyber.
Security Operators & Practitioners
Stay ahead of threats, tools, and trends to make sharper security decisions.
Prerequisites
The only prerequisite
No prior cybersecurity experience needed. Basic IT familiarity is helpful, but curiosity and willingness to learn are all you truly require.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Francis Odum & Lawrence Pingree in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Revisit course recordings, frameworks, templates, case studies, and learning materials whenever you need to refresh or apply your knowledge.
Community of peers
Learn alongside founders, operators, investors, product leaders, analysts, and cybersecurity professionals who are navigating similar market and strategy challenges.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Cybersecurity market frameworks
Use practical models, including the Cyber Defense Matrix, to evaluate vendors, map security categories, understand buyer needs, and identify emerging market opportunities.
18+ hours of live learning
Go deep across cybersecurity markets, vendor categories, business models, risks, buyer behavior, and strategy through structured expert-led instruction.
Real-world case studies
Analyze how leading cybersecurity companies win markets, differentiate their positioning, build trust with buyers, and scale in competitive categories.
Hands-on capstone project
Apply what you learn to a real cybersecurity company, product category, investment thesis, or market opportunity and receive practical feedback.
Expert briefings and demos
See how modern cyber tools, security workflows, and emerging categories work in practice through expert walkthroughs, briefings, and product demos.
Certificate of completion
Earn a certificate that demonstrates your cybersecurity strategy, market analysis, and vendor evaluation skills on LinkedIn or within your organization.
Curated research and resources
Access Francis’s research-driven insights, curated readings, market maps, frameworks, and practical takeaways to deepen your understanding of cybersecurity markets and strategy.
Maven Guarantee
Your purchase is backed by the Maven Guarantee.
Course syllabus
14 live sessions • 12 lessons
Week 1
May
25
Session 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity In The Agentic Era
Module 1 — Introduction to Cybersecurity
May
27
Session 2: Identity Security & Agentic Identity
2026 Cybersecurity Primer
May
28
Live Identity Security Product Demo
May
29
Session 3: AI + Agent Security + Product Demo
Module 2 — Cloud & Application Security
Week 2
Jun
1
Session 4: Cloud, App & AI Coding Security
Jun
2
Cloud & App Product Demo
Module 3 — Network Security, SASE & Browser
Jun
3
Session 5: Lifecycle of Data Security
Jun
4
Data Security Product Demo
Jun
5
Session 6: SecOps, Detections, Agentic SOC & Product Demo
Schedule
Live sessions
6 hrs / week
Mon, May 25
2:30 PM—4:30 PM (UTC)
Wed, May 27
2:30 PM—4:30 PM (UTC)
Thu, May 28
4:00 PM—4:45 PM (UTC)
Projects
1 hr / week
Apply course frameworks to evaluate a real cybersecurity company, category, or risk. Analyze the market, key players, differentiation, and strategic outlook, then build a clear point of view you can use at work.
Testimonials
- The quality and level of detail surpasses most sell-side research produced today. I especially appreciate the fact that the product combines datapoints from public and private companies to generate insights. The product is a good fit for both industry participants trying to learn the financial side, but also financial professionals.
Ivana Spear
Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Investor & Fund Manager at Spears ETF | Ex. Millenillium & Citadel Hedge Fund - Francis is one of those rare people that really understands the business of cybersecurity. The ease with which he breaks down technical complexity and ties it back to financial reality is illuminating for anyone interested in learning more about cyber"
Rak Garg
Partner at Bain Capital Ventures | Cybersecurity & AI Investor - Francis immediately come to mind when I think of “thought leaders” in the Cybersecurity space. The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and I’ve benefited tremendously from Francis’ deep dives on the sector.
CJ Gustafson
CFO at PartsTech | Lead Author Mostly Metrics, One of the largest podcasts - Francis has played a pivotal role in enhancing my investment decisions regarding security companies. It serves as a comprehensive, one-stop guide, offering in-depth analysis and coverage of the intricate technological and financial aspects of security companies. The platform has provided me with invaluable insights with confidence
Shubham Goel
Security Product Manager @ Netskope | Ex Security Operator at Uber, Exabeam - Francis has an incredibly deep and nuanced understanding of the security sector. It goes beyond the surface level; he possesses a deep understanding of the history, evolution, and the direction in which the industry is heading. His expertise shines through, whether he's conducting extensive research on specific sectors like the SASE market
Danel Dayan
Principal at Battery Ventures | Cybersecurity Investor
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