Knostic Emerges From Stealth With Enterprise Gen-AI Access Controls

April 11, 2024 at 10:48AM Knostic, a startup founded in late 2023 by cybersecurity veterans Gadi Evron and Sounil Yu, has emerged from stealth mode with $3.3 million in pre-seed funding. They have developed an access control solution for enterprises using generative AI to provide personalized need-to-know access control for large language models, preventing sensitive … Read more

Veriato Launches Next Generation Insider Risk Management Solution

April 9, 2024 at 04:51PM Veriato has launched a new generation Insider Risk Management (IRM) solution, leveraging GenAI to deliver advanced threat detection and risk management capabilities. With a focus on AI-enabled predictive analytics, Veriato’s IRM aims to provide unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and market-leading detection capabilities. The platform offers multiple deployment options and is designed … Read more

Greylock Makes $10M Bet on Bedrock Security

March 26, 2024 at 11:00AM Bedrock Security, a Silicon Valley startup, has received $10 million in seed-stage funding led by Greylock Partners. The company is developing technology to help companies manage risks associated with cloud and generative-AI products. Their focus is on discovering, managing, and protecting sensitive data using AI Reasoning (AIR) Engine to understand … Read more

Shadow AI – Should I be Worried?

March 14, 2024 at 07:57AM Since November 2022, the use of Generative AI has surged, with around 12,000 AI tools available for over 16,000 job tasks. Many employees are using these tools without employer approval, raising concerns about data protection and compliance. Security issues include privacy policies, prompt injection, and account takeover risks. Educating users … Read more

Why You Need to Know Your AI’s Ancestry

March 13, 2024 at 10:33AM AI is rapidly transforming daily life but can be used for good or harm. Data quality is crucial as bad data leads to cybersecurity vulnerabilities and misinformation. Secure-by-design and curated data training are proposed solutions. The urgency to address AI security is emphasized, as it impacts critical systems and national … Read more

Converging State Privacy Laws and the Emerging AI Challenge

February 28, 2024 at 10:05AM In 2023, 8 US states passed data privacy laws, with 4 more set to take effect in 2024, including Oregon, Montana, Texas, and Florida. While laws share similarities, they exhibit state-specific nuances, such as different thresholds and varied personal information definitions. Additionally, GenAI is attracting attention, prompting the need for … Read more

Alarm Over GenAI Risk Fuels Security Spending in Middle East & Africa

February 23, 2024 at 10:20AM The fast adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in the Middle East and Africa is prompting organizations to increase data privacy and cloud security measures. Concerns about GenAI are driving a 24% and 17% increase in budgets for data privacy and cloud security, respectively, according to Gartner. However, the potential … Read more

Deepfake Democracy: AI Technology Complicates Election Security

February 9, 2024 at 03:58PM Recent events highlight the increasing threat of AI-generated deepfakes targeting US elections. The use of modern generative AI platforms poses risks such as mass influence campaigns, automated trolling, and the spread of deepfake content. Experts stress the potential for AI to amplify phishing attacks and call for measures to defend … Read more

Automate Routine Operational Workflows With Generative AI

February 6, 2024 at 09:19AM GenAI can revolutionize enterprise operational workflows by automating processes. It democratizes knowledge across the security team and enables analysts to ask questions and receive answers through natural language processing. Despite this, it should complement human expertise, not replace it. Transparency and ethical principles are crucial in deploying GenAI effectively in … Read more

Forget Deepfakes or Phishing: Prompt Injection is GenAI’s Biggest Problem

February 2, 2024 at 06:06PM The security community should shift focus to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) risks, particularly prompt injection, which involves inserting text to manipulate large language models (LLMs). This method allows attackers to trigger unintended actions or access sensitive information. Recognizing prompt injection as a top security concern is crucial as cyber threats … Read more