For 20 years, the RSA Conference has showcased early-stage cybersecurity startups through its Innovation Sandbox (ISB) competition. This year, a mandatory $5 million investment will be provided to the top 10 finalists, announced by Crosspoint Capital Partners, which owns the conference. This initiative aims to foster innovation against evolving cyber threats. The investment will be in the form of an uncapped Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), allowing startups to focus on growth. While some experts view the investment positively for increasing visibility and funding, others warn that uniform funding might not meet individual startup needs effectively.