The Road to Agentic AI: Exposed Foundations

December 4, 2024 at 10:19AM The report discusses the potential of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) in creating efficient applications from private data. However, it highlights significant security risks, including exposed servers and vulnerabilities, especially in quickly developed RAG components. Enterprises are urged to enhance security measures like authentication and encryption to prevent data manipulation and … Read more

US Expands List of Chinese Technology Companies Under Export Controls

December 3, 2024 at 10:58AM The U.S. Commerce Department added 140 Chinese tech companies to its export controls, impacting chipmakers and equipment suppliers, including those based in other countries. This aims to restrict China’s military and tech advancements. In response, China criticized the U.S. for economic coercion, while Japanese chipmakers saw stock gains. ### Meeting … Read more

Noma Security Raises $32 Million to Safeguard Gen-AI Applications

November 2, 2024 at 07:48AM Noma has raised $32 million to enhance data protection and manage the lifecycle of emerging generative AI applications, addressing new security threats that existing controls do not cover. This funding aims to bolster security measures in the rapidly evolving landscape of gen-AI technology. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Company Overview**: Noma … Read more

90% of Successful Attacks Seen in the Wild Resulted in Leaked Sensitive Data

October 9, 2024 at 05:14PM Pillar Security released groundbreaking research detailing real-world attacks on GenAI, revealing a 90% data theft success rate and a 20% bypass rate of security measures. The report emphasizes increasing attack frequency and complexity, urging organizations to adopt dynamic security solutions and tailored strategies to combat emerging threats in the evolving … Read more

The Value of AI-Powered Identity

October 8, 2024 at 07:28AM The article discusses the potential benefits of AI-powered identity management in cybersecurity. It highlights how AI can enhance operational efficiency, achieve cyber-resilience, and secure access while simplifying identity management. The use of AI models for risk detection, access management, and entitlement management is also explained, emphasizing the importance of using … Read more

Acuvity Raises $9 Million Seed Funding for Gen-AI Governance and In-house Development

September 5, 2024 at 10:24AM Sunnyvale, CA-based startup Activity has secured $9 million in seed funding led by Foundation Capital. Co-founded by Satyam Sinha, the startup addresses the lack of visibility and security issues posed by the rapid adoption of generation artificial intelligence (gen-AI) systems. Acuvity aims to provide governance of gen-AI platforms and assist … Read more

Cisco to Acquire AI Security Firm Robust Intelligence

August 27, 2024 at 07:54AM Cisco has announced its plan to acquire Robust Intelligence, a California-based company specializing in securing AI applications. The financial details have not been disclosed, but Cisco has reportedly invested in the company. Robust Intelligence has developed an AI application security platform used by major organizations such as JPMorgan Chase, IBM, … Read more

Fighting AI fire with AI fire

August 7, 2024 at 11:10AM Hackers are leveraging AI to launch sophisticated attacks on unprepared organizations. Employees use generative AI without IT consent, increasing vulnerability. Palo Alto Networks offers insights on leveraging AI to strengthen cyber defense in on-demand videos. CEO Nikesh Arora emphasizes AI’s benefits and risks, while other executives discuss real-time threat combat, … Read more

Respect your data, and protect it

August 2, 2024 at 11:08AM Businesses need to ensure secure access to AI applications without compromising data security. Anand Oswal of Palo Alto Networks highlights the widespread use of generative AI applications by employees and the emerging AI-driven solutions. However, he warns of potential security risks and vulnerabilities in supply chains. Anand advocates for Palo … Read more

Could Intel Have Fixed Spectre & Meltdown Bugs Earlier?

July 26, 2024 at 10:16AM Academic researcher Daniel Gruss emphasizes that chip vulnerabilities like Spectre and Meltdown could have been resolved earlier if chip makers took reports more seriously. He and Intel’s Anders Fogh are addressing past and future vulnerabilities at Black Hat USA 2024, highlighting the collaboration between researchers and chip makers to counter … Read more