Tag: startup

OpenAI Acquires Security Startup Promptfoo to Fortify AI Agents

Mar 10, 2026 5:47 PM

Tags: ai, business, data, finance, intelligence, openai, startup

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..…
President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America: What It Means for the U.S. and Why It Matters Globally

Mar 9, 2026 11:48 PM

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-trust

President 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…
OpenAI Bets On AI Agent Security With Promptfoo Acquisition

Mar 9, 2026 8:48 PM

Tags: ai, openai, startup

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
AI Security Startups Dominate New Cyber Innovation Awards

Mar 9, 2026 3:48 PM

Tags: ai, cyber, startup

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/
How to Avoid Confidentiality Gaps in Early-Stage Startups

Mar 4, 2026 11:48 PM

Tags: data, startup

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/
Fig Security Raises $30M to Modernize SOC Infrastructure

Mar 4, 2026 11:48 PM

Tags: automation, ciso, data, infrastructure, siem, soc, startup, threat, tool

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…
Startup JetStream Secures $34M Seed Round for AI Governance

Mar 4, 2026 12:47 AM

Tags: ai, ciso, cloud, control, crowdstrike, governance, saas, startup

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…
Best Enterprise SSO Platforms for Startups in 2026 (Technical Guide Comparison)

Mar 1, 2026 7:36 AM

Tags: guide, startup

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/
Gambit Security Lands $61M to Bolster Enterprise Resilience

Feb 27, 2026 11:38 PM

Tags: ai, ciso, infrastructure, monitoring, resilience, risk, startup

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
Best SSO SCIM Providers for B2B SaaS Selling to Enterprise (2026 Ranked Guide)

Feb 27, 2026 3:37 PM

Tags: guide, saas, startup

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/
Best SSO SCIM Providers for B2B SaaS Selling to Enterprise (2026 Ranked Guide)

Feb 27, 2026 3:37 PM

Tags: guide, saas, startup

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/
As Cybersecurity Firms Chase AI, VC Market Skyrockets

Feb 24, 2026 3:02 PM

Tags: ai, cybersecurity, startup

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
Cybercriminals Exploit Windows Management Instrumentation WMI to Maintain Stealthy Access and Silent Control

Feb 24, 2026 2:02 PM

Tags: access, control, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, infrastructure, malware, startup, strategy, windows

Windows 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…
Accelerator-Programm für Cybersecurity – ESecurity-Startup Conbool zieht ins CyberLab Karlsruhe ein

Feb 24, 2026 11:02 AM

Tags: cybersecurity, mail, startup

First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/conbool-startup-ki-e-mail-sicherheit-cyberlab-a-3d8b2db0e3370584b5584982199c6619/
Arctic Wolf Doubles Down On Exposure Management With Sevco Acquisition

Feb 23, 2026 11:00 PM

Tags: cyber, startup

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
Anthropic accuses Chinese labs of trying to illicitly take Claude’s capabilities

Feb 23, 2026 11:00 PM

Tags: ai, china, cyber, startup, threat

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/
Innovate UK cyber startup programme gets £10m funding booster

Feb 23, 2026 9:02 PM

Tags: cyber, startup

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
Top Technology Stacks for MVP Development in 2026

Feb 23, 2026 4:00 PM

Tags: framework, startup, technology, tool

Top technology stacks for MVP development in 2026, best tools for fast launch, scalability, cost efficiency, and proven frameworks for startups building products. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/top-technology-stacks-mvp-development-2026/
UK Government-Backed Cyber Security Programme Alumni Raise £47.4m in Follow-On Investment

Feb 23, 2026 1:01 PM

Tags: cyber, government, startup

Innovate UK has announced that alumni of its Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP) have secured £47.4 million in post-programme funding over the past nine years, with 68% of this funding coming from private investment (including angel investment, venture capital and private equity funding). As the UK competes globally in cyber security innovation amid…
13 ways attackers use generative AI to exploit your systems

Feb 23, 2026 9:01 AM

Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, captcha, ceo, chatgpt, ciso, cloud, credentials, crypto, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, email, espionage, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, fraud, google, government, group, hacker, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, law, LLM, login, malicious, malware, marketplace, network, open-source, password, phishing, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, saas, scam, service, social-engineering, startup, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day

Facilitating malware development: AI can also be used to generate more sophisticated, or less labour-intensive, malware.For example, cybercriminals are using gen AI to create malicious HTML documents. The XWorm attack, initiated by HTML smuggling, which contains malicious code that downloads and runs the malware, bears the hallmarks of development via AI.”The loader’s detailed line-by-line description…
13 ways attackers use generative AI to exploit your systems

Feb 23, 2026 9:01 AM

Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, captcha, ceo, chatgpt, ciso, cloud, credentials, crypto, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, email, espionage, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, fraud, google, government, group, hacker, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, law, LLM, login, malicious, malware, marketplace, network, open-source, password, phishing, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, saas, scam, service, social-engineering, startup, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day

Facilitating malware development: AI can also be used to generate more sophisticated, or less labour-intensive, malware.For example, cybercriminals are using gen AI to create malicious HTML documents. The XWorm attack, initiated by HTML smuggling, which contains malicious code that downloads and runs the malware, bears the hallmarks of development via AI.”The loader’s detailed line-by-line description…
Agentic-AI als Erfolgsgrundlage für Startups

Feb 21, 2026 8:02 PM

Tags: ai, germany, startup

Der Januar startete für Startups mit einem Rekord, in Deutschland wurden fast ein Drittel mehr Gründungen vorgenommen. In Zahlen wurden 3.568 neue Firmen geschaffen: Ein neuer Höchststand, wie der Startup-Verband im Januar verkündete, auch dank KI, wie sich beim genauen Hinschauen herausstellte. 853 dieser Unternehmen kommen aus dem Bereich Software. Doch nicht nur sie verwenden KI,…
Buchungssystem der Deutschen Bahn war durch einen Cyberangriff über mehrere Stunden lahmgelegt

Feb 21, 2026 8:02 PM

Tags: ceo, cyberattack, cybersecurity, startup

Wer Anfang dieser Woche eine Zugfahrt per DB-Navigator-App buchen wollte, hatte schlechte Karten. Das Buchungssystem der Deutschen Bahn war durch einen Cyberangriff über mehrere Stunden lahmgelegt. Obwohl nach bisherigem Kenntnisstand keine personenbezogenen Daten gestohlen wurden, sollte der Vorfall aber dennoch nicht nächste Woche schon vergessen sein Warum, erklärt Anouck Teiller, Deputy CEO beim europäischen Cybersecurity-Start-Up…
TDL 016 – Speed, Risk, and Responsibility in the Age of AI – Rafael Ramirez

Feb 20, 2026 9:02 PM

Tags: access, ai, antivirus, automation, awareness, business, ciso, cloud, control, country, cyber, data, defense, detection, dns, firewall, governance, government, hacker, ibm, incident response, intelligence, Internet, law, linkedin, login, mfa, microsoft, network, risk, saas, service, skills, software, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-trust

Summary In a recent episode of The Defenders Log, host David Redekop sat down with cyber security expert Rafael Ramirez to navigate the rapidly shifting landscape of AI security. As we move deeper into 2026, the duo explored how artificial intelligence has evolved from simple chatbots into powerful, autonomous “agentic” systems. The Double-Edged Sword of…
Europas Cybersecurity-Startups erfinden Abwehr neu – Diese Cybersecurity-Startups prägen Europas Sicherheitszukunft

Feb 20, 2026 12:02 PM

Tags: cybersecurity, startup

First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cybersecurity-startups-europa-web-summit-lissabon-a-0809903c216328e6ee70458f0fff5a6f/
US dominance of agentic AI at the heart of new NIST initiative

Feb 20, 2026 12:00 AM

Tags: ai, framework, nist, risk, risk-management, startup, threat

Moving too slowly: According to Gary Phipps, head of customer success at agentic AI security startup Helmet Security, a problem with NIST is that its initiatives are being outpaced by real-world developments. “History says that anything NIST comes up with will likely not emerge fast enough to address agentic AI,” said Phipps.”From the time NIST…
MVP Development in the Age of AI: How Startups Can Build Smarter, Faster and Leaner

Feb 20, 2026 12:00 AM

Tags: ai, startup

How AI is reshaping MVP development, helping startups build faster, validate smarter, avoid overbuilding, manage tech debt, and embed security early. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/mvp-development-ai-startups-build-smarter-faster-leaner/
Koi Purchase Bolsters Palo Alto’s AI Attack Surface Defense

Feb 19, 2026 1:01 AM

Tags: ai, attack, defense, edr, endpoint, governance, network, startup, technology

$300M Acquisition Strengthens Palo Alto Networks’ XDR and AI Governance Platform. Palo Alto Networks plans to acquire Koi Security for $300 million to address growing AI-driven endpoint risks. The startup’s technology adds deep visibility into AI agents plug-ins and nonbinary code, enhancing Cortex XDR and Prisma AIRS as enterprises confront a growing unmanaged AI attack…
Palo Alto Networks Moves to Secure Agentic Endpoints with Koi Deal

Feb 18, 2026 11:00 PM

Tags: access, ai, corporate, data, endpoint, network, risk, startup, technology

Palo Alto Networks has agreed to acquire Israeli startup Koi Security, marking a timely strategic push to confront the risks of AI agents operating inside corporate systems with broad access to data yet limited oversight. Palo Alto Networks plans to integrate Koi’s technology, known as Agentic Endpoint Security, into its Prisma AIRS AI security platform..…
Cyber Startups to Take Innovation Spotlight at RSAC 2026

Feb 17, 2026 10:58 PM

Tags: ai, cloud, conference, cyber, edr, startup

As Innovation Sandbox Turns 21, AI-Based Solutions Dominate Annual Contest. Next month in San Francisco, the Innovation Sandbox at RSAC Conference will celebrate its 21st year of choosing key emerging solutions in cybersecurity. Past winners and finalists range from EDR and XDR giant SentinelOne in 2014 to cloud security phenom Wiz in 2021. First seen…