A Pragmatic Look at the Risks
Of course, I must play devil's adviser. This sector is not a guaranteed win.
Valuations in this space can be wildly demanding. You are often paying a premium for that predictable growth. Furthermore, a single catastrophic breach at one of these top firms could absolutely ruin their reputation overnight. Competitors like Microsoft are also lurking, ready to bundle security into their existing software at a discount.
You must remember that all investments carry risk, and you could lose money. I am a columnist, not your personal financial adviser, and this is not a safe bet, mostly because such a thing simply does not exist.