​​When the majority of an industry zeroes in on one part of the market, focus on the other part. In this episode, that’s a key message from Gary Guseinov, CEO of RealDefense. Guseinov reveals how RealDefense, which is a holding company, has directed its attention on the consumer security and privacy market while the greater security industry has focused on the enterprise market. From his position as CEO of RealDefense in conjunction with his experience as a mentor to startups, Guseinov also offers an insightful perspective as to the current state of how artificial intelligence can be used for security purposes.

Tune in to learn:

• What is RealDefense looking for in companies it considers acquiring? (00:47)
• What cybersecurity areas does Guseinov see as potential opportunities? (03:01)
• What captivated Guseinov’s interest in the cybersecurity market? (07:54)
• What might simplifying cybersecurity for consumers look like? (16:43) 
• What is RealDefense’s goal in helping consumers with privacy? (20:12)
• Is AI at a place to make security decisions for us as consumers? (25:00)
• What kinds of cybersecurity innovations are exciting to Guseinov? (29:56)

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