# a16z urges portfolio companies to double security spending and freeze releases

> Original title: Patch or Die

- Source: a16z News
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:20:41.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/as8db37ottw77ysc5p41b08gr
- Original: https://www.a16z.news/p/patch-or-die

## Summary

a16z's infra team tells its portfolio companies to consider doubling security spending from roughly 10% of tech budgets and adopting zero tolerance for security risks. The message also advises delaying new feature launches until vulnerabilities are patched, shutting down neglected legacy environments, and automating security detection and response.