A16Z · 6 November 2026 · Investment Thesis

Defense in Depth, Rebuilt for Machine Speed

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As AI-driven exploit development outpaces patching cycles, the next five years of cybersecurity will be dominated by defenses that protect systems without waiting for patches—segmentation, detection at machine speed, identity per-request, proven backups, and supply-chain controls. Six product categories emerge as defensible opportunities.

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Topics: Cybersecurity · AI (Horizontal)

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