How Innovation is Driving the Future of Cybersecurity

In a special episode of Behind the Deal live from Miami at Thoma Bravo’s Annual Meeting in March 2025, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro welcomes two prominent leaders in the cybersecurity industry: Jill Popelka, CEO of Darktrace, and Joe Levy, CEO of Sophos. Cybersecurity has been a focus of Thoma Bravo's investment strategy since 2008, driven by the growing complexities of an increasingly digital world. Jill Popelka shares a perspective on Darktrace's pioneering use of AI in cybersecurity and the evolution of AI-driven software. Joe Levy of Sophos provides insights on scaling cybersecurity solutions and the future of the industry. Together, the leaders shared insights on how their companies are leading the cyber industry to protect their customers from advanced zero-day cyber threats.

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