Merritt Maxim
Vice President and Research Director at Forrester focusing on identity, endpoint security, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management; featured to discuss Forrester's Global Cybersecurity Market Forecast.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 53min
Forrester's Global Cybersecurity Market Forecast Before AI Fully Kicks In - Merritt Maxim - BSW #416
Merritt Maxim, VP and Research Director at Forrester, dives into the booming cybersecurity market forecast, predicting a striking $302.5 billion spend by 2029, with software dominating the budget. He discusses that 69% of this spending will focus on key areas like applications and identity. The conversation also explores the rising significance of AI in security, with a staggering 21.2% growth in AI software investments. Furthermore, Merritt highlights regional trends and the nuanced risks surrounding cybersecurity spending in today's landscape.
Sep 22, 2023 • 2h 19min
2024 Security Planning, Better Tabletop Exercises - Merritt Maxim, Ryan Fried - ESW #332
Merritt Maxim, Research Director and one of the authors of Forrester Research's Security Risk Planning Guide, discusses the key insights from the 2024 report including economic downturn impact, generative AI technology, and cybercrime resilience. Ryan Fried from Mandiant shares tips for a good cybersecurity tabletop exercise. Topics covered also include AI in cybersecurity, vulnerabilities of on-prem appliances, and the importance of detailed recovery instructions. The podcast also mentions recent cybersecurity funding and acquisitions, Cisco's acquisition of Splunk, market decline, and collaboration between IT Ops and Security teams.
