DefendSphere Discusses the Future of Cybersecurity Compliance with CB Insights

We are pleased to share that Aleksandr Abalakin, Co-Founder and CMO/CCO of DefendSphere, recently gave an interview to CB Insights discussing cybersecurity compliance, AI, and the direction of the European technology market.

The conversation focused on several key topics shaping today’s SaaS and startup ecosystem, including:

• why cybersecurity compliance is becoming part of the sales process,

• how regulations such as NIS2 and DORA are changing expectations for startups and SMEs,

• why security can no longer be treated as a “later-stage” problem,

• and how AI is transforming risk management and compliance operations.

As the European regulatory landscape continues to evolve, startups increasingly face growing pressure from customers, partners, and investors to demonstrate cybersecurity maturity earlier in their growth journey.

At DefendSphere, we believe the future of compliance lies in automation, continuous monitoring, and proactive cyber risk management — helping organizations stay secure and audit-ready without slowing innovation.

We would like to thank the CB Insights team for the insightful discussion and the opportunity to share our perspective on the future of cybersecurity and compliance in Europe.

Read Aleksandr Abalakin’s original interview here.