2016 was an interesting year for the cybersecurity market, and the three top cybersecurity stories of the year are indicative that investors remain interested in the industry.

1.  Top Cybersecurity Companies

A perennial favourite for our readers, first up is Top Cybersecurity Companies, as according to Cybersecurity Ventures’ Cybersecurity 500 list. Unsurprisingly, this remains a hit, as our readership can see at a glance the innovators operating in the space. Updated each quarter, the most recent top five are root9B, Herjavec Group, IBM Security, Check Point Software Technologies and Palo Alto Networks.

2.  Why is Cyber Security Important?

Next on the list is an article detailing why cybersecurity is so important. The rise of data breaches, finding bigger targets with careers at stake, and company budget allocations all combine to make the issue a vital one. “Struggle between increased needs and limited funding is” the crux of the matter. For example, Yahoo! (NASDAQ:YHOO) made headlines for all the wrong reasons, when its security was compromised not once but twice.

3.  Top Venture Capitalists in Cyber Security

The third on the list sets out the five major venture capital investors in the field, according to CB Insights’ Cybersecurity Industry Report. These are, namely, Intel Capital, Accel Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital and Andreesen Horowitz. It’s no surprise that this piece got many hits, as their investments highlight prominent companies to keep an eye on.