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Introducing our latest investment: System Two Security 🎉 We're so excited to be working with Robert Fly again as well as Prasanth Ganesan and the entire System Two team as they tackle detecting emerging security threats in this new age of AI. Read more about System Two as told by John Cowgill 👉 https://bit.ly/3OF2Glm #cybersecurity #artificialintelligence #startups #SOC #AI

New Startups Focus on Deepfakes, Data-in-Motion & Model Security https://buff.ly/4gWvXVo #Cybersecurity #InternetSafety #WebProtection #OnlineSecurity #DataPrivacy #SecureBrowsing #PhishingProtection #MalwarePrevention #BrowserSecurity #FraudAlert #ThreatDetection #SafeSurfing #DigitalSecurity #PrivacyEnhancement #CyberSafe #NetGuard #WebShield #InfoSec #PrivacyFirst #ScamBlock #ThreatIntel #SurfSafely #SecureNet #FraudWatch #Tripleye

🔒💰 Breaking news in the cybersecurity world! 💰🔒 #ainews #automatorsolutions 🚀 MIND, the superhero of Data Loss Prevention (DLP), just burst out of stealth mode armed with an $11 million funding boost! 💸💥 🔍 Need a sidekick to protect your sensitive data? Look no further than MIND and their cutting-edge DLP solution. Here's why this news is making waves in the tech world: 🌟 $11M seed funding - these guys are serious about guarding your data! 💪 🔒 Stealth mode? More like Super Stealth - but now that they're here, villains beware! 👀 🔑 Keeping your data safe just got a whole lot cooler with MIND on the scene. 😎 💬 What does this mean for the future of cybersecurity? Here are some spicy predictions from yours truly: 1. MIND's DLP solution will set a new gold standard in data protection. 🏆 2. More investors will flock to superhero cybersecurity startups, driving innovation in the industry. 💡 3. Cybercriminals better watch their backs - MIND is coming for you! 🦸♂️💥 🚨 Ready to level up your data protection game? MIND is here to save the day! 💥🔐 Link to the full story here: [Data Loss Prevention Startup MIND Emerges From Stealth With $11M in Funding](https://buff.ly/3C7Hd1C) Let's chat about this groundbreaking news in the comments! What are your thoughts on this latest cybersecurity superhero? 🦸♂️💬 #CyberSecurityAINews ----- Original Publish Date: 2024-10-30 08:00

What are startups launching in 2025? Deepfakes detection for call centers & insider threats. Data-in-motion security and new FHE encryption to combat impending AI agents and LLM data leakage. Read my @DarkReading: https://lnkd.in/grGUy6e7 #CyberSecurity #Startu #Deepfakes #DataLeakage

Great write up by Paul on the growing need for data flow (in motion) governance. LeakSignal is clearly the leader in this space and I'm excited for what the future holds as we supply our customers with this incredible capability.

Honored to see Validia included in a recent Dark Reading article on the startup trends of 2025 in the cybersecurity space! As we continue to build, we are finding more and more use cases for our identity authentication solution in the modern workplace. Looking forward to a great 2025! #identity #darkreading #cyber #validia

"AI-powered cybersecurity startup Averlon raises $8M to revolutionize alert prioritization and mitigation, founded by ex-Salesforce and Microsoft engineers. A smarter approach to tackling cybersecurity challenges. 🚀🔐" #CyberSecurity #AI #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #Averlon #Investment #SmartTech #CyberDefense #AIInSecurity #intersoftai

Meet Alex, the first digital employee from my latest startup, Twine Security Today, I couldn’t be prouder to introduce Twine Security as we emerge from stealth to deliver a breakthrough solution for businesses overwhelmed by their cybersecurity workload. The incredible minds I’ve had the privilege to work with over the years are the driving force behind this AI-driven technology, supported by a $12M seed round. Together, we are redefining the #cybersecurity workforce with an innovative #AI #DigitalEmployee solution. I want to extend my thanks to the amazing Benny Porat, our investors Ten Eleven Ventures (Mark H.) and Dell Technologies Capital (Deepak Jeevankumar), our partners, and the incredible Twine team, who are revolutionizing the future of the cyber workforce. If you're curious about how this could transform your cybersecurity operations, feel free to DM me. Read the full story here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/dhWx78Qh Benny Porat Omri Green Justin Woody Nadav Erez #cybersecurity #AI #DigitalEmployee #CloseTheTalentGap #cyber_execution #IAM #Twine Forbes

CISO Budgets Are Rising—Here’s What It Means for Cybersecurity in 2025 💡 The latest insights from Crunchbase reveal a promising trend: CISO budgets are growing, driven by the expanding use of generative AI and the evolving threat landscape. For businesses, this is more than just a numbers game—it’s a strategic shift toward prioritizing cybersecurity. 🔐 What’s Driving the Increase? 1️⃣ Generative AI Risks: While AI offers innovation, it also introduces vulnerabilities, such as data leakage and AI-driven phishing schemes. 2️⃣ Evolving Threats: With cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated, CISOs are doubling down on proactive defense measures. 3️⃣ Regulatory Compliance: New policies require organizations to adopt robust security frameworks. 📈 How Businesses Are Responding: Investing in AI-powered cybersecurity tools for advanced threat detection. Strengthening zero-trust architectures to safeguard data and systems. Building resilient teams to address challenges before they escalate. 🎯 Why This Matters: As budgets rise, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals grows too. RED SKY Consulting is here to bridge that gap, connecting top organizations with elite IT and cybersecurity talent. Whether you're a business looking to build a world-class security team or a professional ready to make your mark, we're your partner in securing the future. Let’s work together to create resilient strategies and drive success in 2025. #CyberSecurity #CISO #GenerativeAI #CyberTalent #RED_SKYConsulting SOURCE:

They say crime doesn't pay. But these startups have a different story to tell... In light of Google's reported plans to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, we've listed 10 cybersecurity startups to watch, using our headcount and funding dataset: 𝟭. 𝗢𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮: Co-founded by Jim Alkove and Jagadeesh Kunda, Oleria improves identity security across company systems. They make sure the right people have access to the right things, reducing risks.  Funding: $41.1 million 𝟮. 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿: Cofounded by Tanner Burns, James Ballard, and Chris Sestito, Hidden Layer protects AI models from attacks, keeping AI systems and their data safe.  Funding: $107.5 million 𝟯. 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗮: Co-founded by David Haber, Mateo Rojas-Carulla, and Matthias Kraft, Lakera ensures AI systems are secure and compliant, making it safer for companies to use AI.  Funding: $10 million 𝟰. 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Co-founded by Dror Kashti, Eyal Fisher, and Orel Ben Ishay, SweetSecurity defends cloud systems against attacks. Founded by ex-military experts, they help stop cloud attacks quickly and precisely.  Funding: $45 million Investors: Yuval Ben-Itzhak from Evolution Equity Partners ; Kobi Samboursky and Arik Kleinstein from Gilot Capital 𝟱. 𝗖𝘆𝗲𝗿𝗮: Cofounded by Yotam Segev and Tamar Bar-Ilan, Cyera helps businesses understand and protect their sensitive data, especially in cloud environments. They show where risks are and help fix them.  Funding: $464.5 million Investors: Douglas Leone from Sequoia Capital, David Schneider from Coatue Management 𝟲. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗜:  Co-founded by Ian Swanson, Daryan D., and Badar Ahmed, Protect AI secures AI systems throughout their entire lifecycle, from development to use. They find weak spots in AI and defend against attacks. Funding: $100 million 𝟳. 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Co-founded by Alon Jackson and Idan Gour, Astrix Security manages and secures non-human identities (like software bots) that access company systems. This helps prevent certain types of cyberattacks.  Funding: $20 million Investors: James Green from CRV, Amit Karp from Bessemer Venture Partners 𝟴. 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Co-founded by Lior Barak, Liav Caspi, and Roni Fuchs, Legit Security ensures software development is secure from start to finish. Funding: $73.5 million 𝟵. 𝗔𝗯𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Co-founded by Evan Reiser and Sanjay Jeyakumar, Abnormal Security uses AI to protect against sophisticated email attacks like phishing, making email communication safer. Funding: $70 million 𝟭𝟬. 𝗗𝗮𝘇𝘇:  Cofounded by Tomer Schwartz, Yuval Ofir, and Merav Bahat, Dazz automates the process of finding and fixing security issues in cloud systems. They help security and engineering teams work together more efficiently. Funding: $60 million Investor: Led by Stephen Ward from Insight partners Check the comments to keep an eye these startups 👇