How Aikido Turned Crusty Security Tech Into Sth Devs Love 
We’re excited to spotlight Aikido Security, a forward-thinking cybersecurity company. They’ve been disrupting the industry with a unique, no-nonsense approach. This post highlights their 2024 achievements, 2025 predictions, and our collaborative success.
Key Business Achievements in 2024:
Delivered a no-BS, security product to save devs from pulling their eyes out
Expanded to App & Cloud Security to challenge “crusty, old” cybersec vendors 😉
Launched THREE major open source projects (Opengrep, Zen and Intel)
Top Predictions for the Tech Landscape in 2025:
Convergence: Companies will unify stacks, reduce tool fatigue and costs. Aikido already does this through its all-in-one (code to cloud) coverage.
Supply Chain Security: Eng teams will increase vigilance in monitoring, patching, and fixing vulns, especially with the rise of gen AI.
Zero Trust Security: Zero trust principles will be adopted across entire organizations, moving beyond engineering teams.
How Our Collaboration with Aikido Drives Results:
Aikido has engaged with key decision-makers (CTOs, engineering managers, and tech leads) at our events, resulting in:
4x ROI from their first event in pipeline generation within weeks.
Continued pipeline closures expected to cover their initial investment and more.
Expansion plans for 2025 beyond the UK, building on their momentum with CTO Craft’s support.
Meet Aikido at CTO Craft Con, London:
Aikido will sponsor and participate in a high-impact panel discussion at CTO Craft Con, London on how AI-driven threats are reshaping cybersecurity.
Key Topics Covered:
AI-driven phishing attacks and data breaches
Developing comprehensive security strategies
The role of AI in strengthening cybersecurity defenses
Meet the Expert Panelists:
Kat Vetrakova, Head of Privacy & Security, GoCardless
Ravneet Shah, CTO, Allica Bank
Irene Michlin, Application Security Lead, Neo4j
Lee Edwards, CTO, ex-SSCL, NHS, The British Library
Mackenzie Jackson, Developer and Security Advocate, Aikido (Moderator)
Looking Forward to 2025:
Aikido is poised for continued leadership in cybersecurity with their commitment to innovation and practical solutions. Join us at CTO Craft to meet the Aikido team and other thought leaders. Secure your place now
