Cybersecurity firm Deepwatch lays off dozens, citing move to ‘accelerate’ AI investment

TechCrunch reports that Deepwatch laid off approximately 60–80 employees from a workforce of about 250, with leadership citing a realignment to accelerate investments in AI and automation; multiple LinkedIn posts support the scale of the cuts. The article also highlights recent layoffs at other cybersecurity firms (including CrowdStrike, Deep Instinct, Otorio, ActiveFence, SkyBox Security, and Sophos) and provides secure channels to submit tips.