About Bootstrap Cyber

Bridging the gap between the builders, operators, and leaders in cybersecurity

Why I Created Bootstrap Cyber

Hey, I’m Laura Kenner, creator of Bootstrap Cyber, cybersecurity content strategist, and your favorite nerd with a mic.

I hold a degree in cybersecurity and have spent the past several years behind the scenes helping vendors craft smarter marketing strategies. But the more I listened to practitioners, studied the market, and watched the same mistakes play out… the more I realized we need something different.

Bootstrap Cyber is my answer.

It’s a media platform built to bridge the gap between the tech we build and the people expected to use it. I create content that surfaces real practitioner insight, spotlights emerging founders, and calls BS on broken narratives in the industry.

If you’re here to build smarter, lead better, or just want honest content that respects your intelligence, welcome. You’re one of us.

The Bootstrap Cyber Mission

We’re here to empower cybersecurity pros.

We create honest, insightful content that gives practitioners a voice, helps vendors lead with empathy and clarity, and connects the dots between people, tech, and market forces. Our goal is to surface what’s real, challenge what’s broken, and make this industry work better for everyone.

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The Bootstrap Cyber Creed

  1. We value the community as greater than the sum of its members. No one voice should dominate, and every voice has value.

  2. We believe that open communication and collaboration inspire new ideas and drive shared success.

  3. We believe in a growth mindset and champion lifelong learning and education.

  4. We believe that aligning builders, operators, and leaders is imperative for driving success.

  5. We stand firmly against wasteful spending and inefficient processes that drain resources without results.

  6. We value every role in the cybersecurity industry and strive to understand how each contributes to the success of a business.

  7. We believe that staying informed about industry trends helps us remain agile and effective in our work.

Join the Community

We’re better together.

The Bootstrap Cyber community helps cyber business pros hack success in their careers and for the innovators they support.

Jobs come and go, but the right community is a lasting investment in your career and growth.

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