A Guide to Securing AI App Development: Join This Cybersecurity Webinar

December 2, 2024 at 07:09AM AI is transforming various sectors, but it also presents significant security risks. An upcoming webinar by Liqian Lim of Snyk will cover essential strategies for securing AI app development. Participants will learn how to identify risks, integrate security in development, and choose protective tools. Registration is limited, so act quickly. … Read more

Britain Putin up stronger AI defences to counter growing cyber threats

November 26, 2024 at 01:39AM The UK government has established a Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR) to combat AI-driven cyber threats from Russia, emphasizing the need for resilience. The initiative includes £8.22 million in funding and collaboration with various national agencies, aiming to strengthen defenses against evolving cyber warfare tactics. ### Meeting Takeaways **Formation … Read more

DeepTempo Launches AI-Based Security App for Snowflake

November 20, 2024 at 07:59AM DeepTempo launched Tempo, a deep learning Snowflake Native App, enhancing security productivity and threat detection. Tempo optimizes existing security data lakes, detects anomalies, and provides context for triage. Organizations can save significantly on SIEM costs, with false positive rates below one percent, enabling efficient incident response and log management. ### … Read more

Security Flaws in Popular ML Toolkits Enable Server Hijacks, Privilege Escalation

November 11, 2024 at 05:39AM Cybersecurity researchers have identified nearly 24 vulnerabilities in 15 machine learning open-source projects, including Weave and ZenML. These flaws could allow unauthorized access, remote code execution, and escalation of privileges, posing significant risks to ML infrastructure. This discovery follows previous vulnerabilities and the introduction of a new defense framework, Mantis. … Read more

Privacy Anxiety Pushes Microsoft Recall AI Release Again

November 1, 2024 at 05:45PM Microsoft has delayed the release of its AI tool, Recall, to address cybersecurity concerns raised by professionals about securing user data. Originally set for October, it’s now expected in December, with enhanced privacy features. The company aims to balance AI usability with strong security measures to protect user information. ### … Read more

Noma Launches With Plans to Secure Data, AI Life Cycle

October 31, 2024 at 10:08AM Noma has launched a platform to help organizations manage risks associated with AI applications, securing the AI life cycle against issues like misconfigured pipelines and malicious models. The service works across various environments without requiring code changes. Noma received $32 million in series A funding and serves Fortune 500 clients. … Read more

Zenity Raises $38M Series B Funding Round to Secure Agentic AI

October 30, 2024 at 03:49PM Zenity, a leader in securing agentic AI, has raised $38 million in Series B funding, bringing total capital to over $55 million. This investment will enhance their team and expand global partnerships, addressing security concerns in AI and low-code applications as enterprises increasingly adopt these technologies. ### Meeting Takeaways **Funding … Read more

Back to the Future, Securing Generative AI

October 30, 2024 at 07:05AM The article emphasizes that while AI shares security challenges with traditional methods, it necessitates new approaches to security. Understanding these differences is crucial for effectively securing generative AI technologies. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Understanding Security Challenges**: There are security challenges in AI that are similar to those in traditional security, … Read more

Researchers Uncover Vulnerabilities in Open-Source AI and ML Models

October 29, 2024 at 09:36AM Over three dozen security vulnerabilities in open-source AI/ML models have been disclosed, with significant risks including remote code execution and data theft. Key flaws include IDOR vulnerabilities in Lunary and a critical path traversal issue in ChuanhuChatGPT. Users are urged to update their systems for protection against potential attacks. ### … Read more

Zenity Raises $38 Million to Secure Agentic AI

October 29, 2024 at 08:39AM Zenity, a security startup focused on agentic AI, has secured $38 million in a Series B funding round, with Third Point Ventures and DTCP leading the investment. **Meeting Takeaways:** – **Company:** Zenity – **Industry:** Agentic AI security – **Funding Amount:** $38 million – **Funding Round:** Series B – **Lead Investors:** … Read more