Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead for Cybersecurity Research at The Futurum Group, shares key reflections from his first Security Field Day. He praises the event’s format, noting its effective balance of in-depth discussions, transparency, and private breakout sessions that encourage candid vendor engagement. What stood out most to him was the diversity of cybersecurity vendors present, reflecting the growing importance and widespread interest in the field. Across various presentations, a common theme emerged: helping organizations better manage risk. Montenegro emphasizes that cybersecurity is increasingly aligned with business outcomes, drawing parallels to anti-fraud efforts, where the focus is directly tied to tangible impact. He sees this shift as a positive evolution in the industry.