Concerns about recessionary trends impacting the cybersecurity sector in 2022 remained largely unfounded in Q4, as investment activity surged after a Q3 slowdown.
Financing and acquisitions are trending toward smaller deals, which means fewer high-valuation purchases and funding, but likely fewer post-merger layoffs as well.
With the vast majority of business leaders expecting a recession in 2023, cybersecurity firms are bolstering their operations and cash flow by laying off workers.