AI isn't just making cybersecurity stronger, it's making cybercriminals more powerful. In this episode of The Decade Ahead, Bryce & Ren explore why cybersecurity has become one of the defining investment themes of the next decade. From Anthropic's Mythos uncovering thousands of software vulnerabilities to the rise of cloud security and identity protection, they unpack the trends driving billions of dollars in cybersecurity spending and the companies positioned to benefit.

In this episode:

00:00 – Why cybersecurity is entering a new era

02:57 – How AI is transforming cybercrime & cyber defence

08:57 – The biggest growth drivers over the next decade

15:19 – The risks investors need to understand

19:01 – The best ETFs for cybersecurity exposure

21:46 – The leading cybersecurity companies

24:42 – Key investing takeaways

Stocks & ETFs Mentioned: Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK), Global X Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: BUGG), First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ: CIBR), Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Anthropic, Mozilla, Firefox, CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), Centra (ASX: SEN), Macquarie Technology Group (ASX: MAQ).

This episode of Equity Mates - The Decade Ahead is brought to you by ANZ Business Start Right https://www.anz.com.au/business/business-hub/starting-business/start-right/

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