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Their product is a basic IDS with loads of marketing materials that claim to be driven by AI. Instead of calling it an IDS, they call it an immune system, becau
by nickysielicki 6y ago
Their product is a basic IDS with loads of marketing materials that claim to be driven by AI. Instead of calling it an IDS, they call it an immune system, because the people making purchasing decisions need an ELI5.
It's a frothy market we're having, isn't it?
- ThaDood 6y agoIsn't most companies "value" all based on perception anyways? Especially when about to IPO.
- kortilla 6y agoThe value of the company, sure. But it’s not a good sign if the product itself is based on deceiving management. It’s not very sustainable long term.
- toomuchtodo 6y agoOne of the Darktrace board members sold a lemon (Autonomy) to HP and is appealing a substantial fine and prison time. https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2020/02/06/skeletons-in-the-closet-2-billion-cybersecurity-firm-darktrace-haunted-by-characters-from-hps-failed-autonomy-deal/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2020/02/06/skele...
- xwdv 6y agoI don’t see why it’s so bad to explain like they’re five, customers in this space can be very dumb.