Software Analyst Cyber Research

Software Analyst Cyber Research (SACR) is a cybersecurity research organization based in Canada, founded by Francis Odum. It provides in-depth, evidence-based analysis of the cybersecurity landscape, catering to security leaders, operators, CISOs, and investors. Originally starting as a blog, SACR has evolved into a comprehensive research platform known as SACR 2.0.

SACR focuses on two main areas: a CISO Research Arm that produces detailed reports on various security domains and fosters a vendor-free community for CISOs, and an AI Research Platform that offers an AI product for natural-language queries related to vendor landscapes and trend benchmarking. The organization also conducts market analyses, publishes technical frameworks, and offers cybersecurity instruction through bootcamps. With a reach of over 60,000 professionals on LinkedIn, SACR collaborates with industry experts to deliver clear and concise analysis for cybersecurity practitioners.