Aug 18, 2025 – Lina Romero – Title: FireTail at Black Hat USA 2025: Finalist in the Startup Spotlight
FireTail was one of just four finalists competing at Black Hat’s Startup Spotlight this year.
FireTail was one of four startups selected as a finalist in the Black Hat USA 2025 Startup Spotlight Competition. This week was unforgettable and reaffirmed the urgent demand for AI security solutions.
FireTail was one of four startups selected as a finalist in the Black Hat USA 2025 Startup Spotlight Competition. This week was unforgettable and reaffirmed the urgent demand for AI security solutions.
Black Hat USA drew hundreds and hundreds of applicants, and being chosen as one of just four finalists alongside Keep Aware, Prime Security, and Twine Security reflects how critical AI risk management has become.
Our pitch detailed how FireTail delivers continuous discovery, risk assessment, and informed governance for AI systems, across both workload and workforce AI usage. We highlighted real security challenges like rogue AI, shadow AI and unauthorized data exposure, and shared how FireTail gives teams the visibility and control they need.
Watch our live pitch here:
Thank you to Black Hat, the Startup Spotlight judges, and our fellow finalists for a strong and inspiring competition. Huge congratulations to [Winner] on a well-deserved victory. We’re extremely proud to have been part of this wonderful event and honored to have been the only AI security company to have made the final.
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