Tag: startup
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RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox – Fig Security: Guardian of the Reliability of Security Detection Systems
Company Profile Fig Security is a cybersecurity startup founded in 2025. It is headquartered in Israel with business operations also based in the United States. Despite its short history, the company has quickly gained industry attention through its innovative approach to security operations and has gradually emerged within the global cybersecurity startup ecosystem. The Fig…The…
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RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox – Fig Security: Guardian of the Reliability of Security Detection Systems
Company Profile Fig Security is a cybersecurity startup founded in 2025. It is headquartered in Israel with business operations also based in the United States. Despite its short history, the company has quickly gained industry attention through its innovative approach to security operations and has gradually emerged within the global cybersecurity startup ecosystem. The Fig…The…
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What it takes to win that CSO role
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, flaw, framework, google, identity, insurance, jobs, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, skills, startup, strategy, technology, threatGovern the explosion of shadow AI and establish guardrails for generative AI before it creates material data leakage.Move beyond prevention and operate as a business enabler, proving the organization can maintain a minimum viable business during a sustained outage.Address compliance burdens, such as SEC disclosure rules or the EU AI Act, not as a checklist,…
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What it takes to win that CSO role
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, flaw, framework, google, identity, insurance, jobs, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, skills, startup, strategy, technology, threatGovern the explosion of shadow AI and establish guardrails for generative AI before it creates material data leakage.Move beyond prevention and operate as a business enabler, proving the organization can maintain a minimum viable business during a sustained outage.Address compliance burdens, such as SEC disclosure rules or the EU AI Act, not as a checklist,…
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Bold Launches With $40M to Target AI Risks on Endpoints
New Startup Says Cloud-Heavy Models Do Not Scale for Large Enterprises. Bold Security exited stealth with $40 million to build an endpoint platform for the artificial intelligence era. CEO Nati Hazut said companies can no longer rely on older controls as employees and AI agents access data locally, creating new blind spots around apps, files…
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Autonomous Agent Hacked McKinsey’s AI in 2 Hours
Cybersecurity Startup Exposed Lilli Using a Flaw as Old as the Web. Security startup CodeWall disclosed this week that its autonomous AI agent breached McKinsey’s internal AI platform Lilli in two hours on Feb. 28, accessing tens of millions of messages and hundreds of thousands of files through a basic, years-old database flaw. First seen…
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Autonomous Agent Hacked McKinsey’s AI in 2 Hours
Cybersecurity Startup Exposed Lilli Using a Flaw as Old as the Web. Security startup CodeWall disclosed this week that its autonomous AI agent breached McKinsey’s internal AI platform Lilli in two hours on Feb. 28, accessing tens of millions of messages and hundreds of thousands of files through a basic, years-old database flaw. First seen…
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Academia and the “AI Brain Drain”
In 2025, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta collectively spent US$380 billion on building artificial-intelligence tools. That number is expected to surge still higher this year, to $650 billion, to fund the building of physical infrastructure, such as data centers (see go.nature.com/3lzf79q). Moreover, these firms are spending lavishly on one particular segment: top technical talent. Meta…
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RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox Glide Identity: Building a Next-Generation AI Passwordless Authentication Platform
Tags: access, ai, authentication, conference, control, cyber, identity, intelligence, network, startup, technologyCompany Profile With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology today, identity and access control have leapt from a simple security component to the core control plane of the digital world. Against this backdrop, Glide Identity, a startup shortlisted for the 2026 RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox, stands out. The company is committed to breaking down…The…
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Google wraps up $32B acquisition of cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz
Google has officially acquired Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in all-cash, a full year after the companies announced the deal. This marks Google’s biggest acquisition in its history. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/google-completes-32b-acquisition-of-wiz/
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AI Startup Jazz Secures $61M to Rethink Data Loss Prevention
Startup Exits Stealth Targeting Insider Risk, Shadow AI and GenAI Data Exposure. Cybersecurity startup Jazz has raised $61 million with an AI-driven approach to data loss prevention. Its platform deploys agent investigators that analyze data context, users, systems and processes to detect insider threats and risky AI usage more accurately than legacy rule-based tools. First…
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Mandiant’s founder just raised $190M for his autonomous AI agent security startup
Mandia, who sold his previous company Mandiant to Google for $5.4 billion in 2022, has launched an agentic security startup. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/mandiants-founder-just-raised-190m-for-his-autonomous-ai-agent-security-startup/
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OpenAI Acquires Security Startup Promptfoo to Fortify AI Agents
OpenAI has snapped up Promptfoo, a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) security startup, to bolster the safety of autonomous digital workers and convince enterprise clients that AI co-workers are ready for high-stakes business environments. OpenAI did not disclose financial terms of the transaction. PitchBook data indicates Promptfoo was valued at $119 million following a $22 million..…
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President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America: What It Means for the U.S. and Why It Matters Globally
Tags: access, ai, awareness, business, ceo, cloud, compliance, computing, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, governance, government, healthcare, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, malicious, network, regulation, resilience, risk, skills, startup, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, usa, vulnerability, zero-trustPresident Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America signals a shift toward risk-based security and cooperation across emerging technologies. While centered on U.S. interests, the strategy provides a blueprint to collectively strengthen global cyber resilience. Key takeaways Cybersecurity as a global security imperative: The strategy signals that cybersecurity has evolved beyond a mere “IT issue” to become…
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OpenAI Bets On AI Agent Security With Promptfoo Acquisition
OpenAI said Monday that it was buying AI security startup Promptfoo. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/openai-bets-on-ai-agent-security-with-promptfoo-acquisition
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AI Security Startups Dominate New Cyber Innovation Awards
Over one in five winners of IT-Harvest’s 2026 Cyber 150 are AI security companies First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ai-security-startups-cyber/
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How to Avoid Confidentiality Gaps in Early-Stage Startups
Startups often expose sensitive data during pitches and hiring. Learn when to use NDAs and simple workflows to close confidentiality gaps. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/avoid-confidentiality-gaps-early-stage-startups/
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Fig Security Raises $30M to Modernize SOC Infrastructure
Series A Funding Aims to Give Security Teams Visibility Into Complex SecOps Stacks. Fig Security has raised $30 million in Series A funding to help organizations modernize their SOC infrastructure. The startup said CISOs lack visibility into complex SecOps pipelines spanning SIEMs, data lakes and automation tools, which can lead to silent failures that undermine…
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Startup JetStream Secures $34M Seed Round for AI Governance
Blueprint Model From Ex-CrowdStrike Product Leader Targets MCP Servers, Cost Sprawl. JetStream has raised $34 million in seed funding to tackle enterprise AI governance challenges. The startup introduced blueprint-based controls to manage shadow AI, MCP servers and token-level spending while helping CISOs gain visibility and enforce guardrails across cloud and SaaS environments. First seen on…
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Best Enterprise SSO Platforms for Startups in 2026 (Technical Guide Comparison)
Choosing the right SSO is crucial for startup security. Discover the best enterprise SSO platforms for 2026, compare features, and secure your startup’s future! Learn more. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/best-enterprise-sso-platforms-for-startups-in-2026-technical-guide-comparison/
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Gambit Security Lands $61M to Bolster Enterprise Resilience
Startup’s Resilience Platform Focuses on Continuous Monitoring and Remediation. Backed by Spark Capital, Kleiner Perkins, and Cyberstarts, Gambit Security is launching a platform designed to give CISOs real-time visibility into resilience risks, automate remediation, and manage hybrid infrastructure in the face of AI-enabled cyberattacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/gambit-security-lands-61m-to-bolster-enterprise-resilience-a-30881
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Best SSO SCIM Providers for B2B SaaS Selling to Enterprise (2026 Ranked Guide)
Closing enterprise deals now requires SSO! This 2026 guide ranks the top SSO & SCIM providers for B2B SaaS, considering developer experience, scalability, and enterprise compatibility. Find the perfect fit for your startup! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/best-sso-scim-providers-for-b2b-saas-selling-to-enterprise-2026-ranked-guide/
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Best SSO SCIM Providers for B2B SaaS Selling to Enterprise (2026 Ranked Guide)
Closing enterprise deals now requires SSO! This 2026 guide ranks the top SSO & SCIM providers for B2B SaaS, considering developer experience, scalability, and enterprise compatibility. Find the perfect fit for your startup! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/best-sso-scim-providers-for-b2b-saas-selling-to-enterprise-2026-ranked-guide/
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As Cybersecurity Firms Chase AI, VC Market Skyrockets
Investments in cybersecurity startups took off in 2025, as venture capital firms focused not just on AI-native tech, but talent as well. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-analytics/cybersecurity-firms-chase-ai-vc-market-skyrockets
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Cybercriminals Exploit Windows Management Instrumentation WMI to Maintain Stealthy Access and Silent Control
Tags: access, control, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, infrastructure, malware, startup, strategy, windowsWindows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a critical utility built into the Windows operating system designed to help administrators monitor status and automate routine tasks. However, cybercriminals have increasingly weaponized this legitimate infrastructure to maintain persistent access to compromised networks. Unlike traditional malware strategies that rely on visible startup folders or registry run keys, WMI abuse…
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Accelerator-Programm für Cybersecurity – ESecurity-Startup Conbool zieht ins CyberLab Karlsruhe ein
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/conbool-startup-ki-e-mail-sicherheit-cyberlab-a-3d8b2db0e3370584b5584982199c6619/
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Arctic Wolf Doubles Down On Exposure Management With Sevco Acquisition
Arctic Wolf announced Monday that it has acquired a startup focused on exposure management, Sevco Security, in a move to expand the security operations platform vendor’s capabilities around proactive cyber defense. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/arctic-wolf-doubles-down-on-exposure-management-with-sevco-acquisition
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Anthropic accuses Chinese labs of trying to illicitly take Claude’s capabilities
It poses a national security threat, the AI startup said, such as by possibly enabling offensive cyber operations. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/anthropic-accuses-chinese-labs-ai-distillation-cyber-risk/
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Innovate UK cyber startup programme gets £10m funding booster
Graduates of DSIT and Innovate UK’s CyberASAP scheme to commercialise cutting-edge cyber research projects have raised nearly £50m in the past decade. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639131/Innovate-UK-cyber-startup-programme-gets-10m-funding-booster