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Cloud identity security startup Apono Inc. revealed today that it has raised $34 million in new funding to accelerate development of artificial intelligence-powered access intelligence and policy administration and expand its go-to-market operations. Founded in 2022, Apono offers a platform that is …
Vanta launches Agentic Trust Platform to unify compliance, risk and trust programs
Artificial intelligence-powered trust management company Vanta Inc. today announced the launch of its Agentic Trust Platform, a platform that connects compliance, risk and trust programs to help teams grow with confidence and stay ready for whatever comes next. The new offering seeks to address …
SAFE acquires Balbix to unify AI-native exposure management and cyber risk quantification
Artificial intelligence-based cyber risk management company SAFE Securities Inc. today announced that it has acquired cybersecurity posture firm Balbix Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2015, Balbix specializes in artificial intelligence-native cyber risk and exposure management that helps enterprises gain continuous visibility into their attack …
Cloudian launches HyperScale AI Data Platform to unlock enterprise knowledge with Nvidia AI
Hybrid cloud data management firm Cloudian Inc. today announced the general availability of the Cloudian HyperScale AI Data Platform, a data platforms designed to turn company documents into instant artificial intelligence insights. The new offering, based on the Nvidia AI Data Platform reference design, …
Secure.com introduces Digital Security Teammates after $4.5M investment
Dubai-based cybersecurity company Secure.com today announced that it had secured a $4.5 million investment from the Disrupt.com AI fund and announced the launch of Digital Security Teammates, artificial intelligence-naive agents that help security teams take on cybercrime. Digital Security Teammates are always …
Celero Communications raises $140M to scale coherent DSP technology for AI infrastructure
Digital signal processor technology for artificial intelligence infrastructure company Celero Communications Inc. announced today that it has raised $140 million in new funding to address a rapidly expanding market for coherent optical connectivity. Founded in 2024, Celero is focused on solving one …
Sakana AI lands $135M on $2.635B valuation to accelerate frontier research and applied AI in Japan
Japanese artificial intelligence startup Sakana AI Co. Ltd. revealed early today that it has raised 20 billion yen ($135 million) in new funding on a 400 billion yen ($2.635 billion) valuation to accelerate its research and development, scale up its applied AI business …
TrojAI launches Defend for MCP to secure agentic AI workflows
Artificial intelligence security platform company TrojAI Inc. today announced the launch of TrojAI Defend for MCP, a new AI runtime defense solution for agentic AI workflows. TrojAI Defend for MCP has been built to monitor traffic to and from Model Context Protocol …
Google expands its security ecosystem with new Unified Security Recommended program
Google Cloud today announced the launch of Google Unified Security Recommended, a new program designed to consolidate its expanding security ecosystem and provide enterprises with validated, interoperable partner solutions that work with Google’s identity, threat detection and cloud security platforms. The program …
Anthropic reveals first reported ‘AI-orchestrated cyber espionage’ campaign using Claude
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic PBC today provided details of what it says is the first reported “AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign.” The campaign involved alleged Chinese state-sponsored hackers using Anthropic’s Claude model to automate major portions of a cyber espionage campaign targeting dozens …