ESET previewed new AI security tools at RSAC 2026 that scan chatbot prompts and responses to prevent data leaks and malicious content, with expanded capabilities for endpoint protection and AI supply chain defense.
Microsoft announced a $10 billion investment in Japan from 2026 to 2029, focusing on AI infrastructure, cybersecurity partnerships, and training one million workers. The initiative includes collaborations with Sakura Internet and SoftBank to expand domestic AI compute capacity and support Japan’s data sovereignty goals.
Ariel Simon of Token Security will present research at RSAC 2026 detailing a remote code execution flaw in Microsoft’s Azure Model Context Protocol server that could allow attackers to compromise cloud environments.
Netwrix has introduced new capabilities to its 1Secure platform that provide visibility and control over how AI agents, including Microsoft Copilot, access sensitive data across hybrid environments.
Onyx Security has launched with $40 million in funding from Conviction and Cyberstarts to develop a secure AI control plane that helps enterprises manage and govern AI agents.
Quantro Security has emerged from stealth to launch VM.Analyst, an autonomous AI agent designed to modernize enterprise cybersecurity by automating risk analysis and remediation.
CrowdStrike and Perplexity have partnered to bring the Falcon platform’s real-time threat detection and governance capabilities to the Comet Enterprise AI browser, offering enterprises enhanced data protection and visibility within AI-driven workflows.
The University of Tulsa has secured $12.6 million in federal appropriations to advance research in AI, cybersecurity, materials, and energy systems, expanding its pilot-scale facilities and industry partnerships.
Cato Networks has initiated the FedRAMP High Authorization process for its SASE Platform in collaboration with Coalfire, aiming to expand its presence in the U.S. federal market and meet growing security requirements.
SecureIQLab has released version 5.0 of its Cloud WAAP CyberRisk Validation Methodology, the first to test AI-powered defenses using AI-powered attacks. The new framework expands testing to cover AI-assisted bots, API gateways, and LLM-integrated application stacks.
OX Security has introduced OX Agentic Pentester, an AI-driven tool that continuously simulates real-world attacks and connects verified exploits directly to the source code responsible.
Armadin has secured $189.9 million in combined Seed and Series A funding led by Accel, marking the largest early-stage financing in cybersecurity history. The company, led by Kevin Mandia, is developing an autonomous AI attacker swarm to counter AI-powered cyber threats.
Google has finalized its acquisition of cloud and AI security company Wiz, integrating the firm into Google Cloud while maintaining its brand and multicloud support.
SAP and Uptycs have announced a partnership to deploy verifiable AI analysts that support enterprise cybersecurity teams, integrating human and AI capabilities for threat detection and strategic risk analysis.
Commvault announced an integration with CloudSEK to combine external credential exposure intelligence with its Active Directory protection tools, helping organizations identify and mitigate identity-based cyber risks faster.
OpenAI has announced plans to acquire Promptfoo, an AI security platform specializing in identifying vulnerabilities in large language models. The technology will be integrated into OpenAI Frontier to enhance automated security testing and governance for enterprise AI agents.
UpGuard has secured $75 million in Series C funding led by Springcoast Partners and introduced Risk Automations, a new feature that enables security teams to resolve risks in seconds through automation and integration with over 100 tools.
Aikido Security has introduced Aikido Infinite, an AI-driven solution that continuously tests and remediates software vulnerabilities as code moves through deployment, creating what the company calls self-securing software.
Reclaim Security has secured $26 million in funding, including a $20 million Series A round led by Acrew Capital, to expand its AI-driven exposure remediation platform that automates the process of identifying and fixing vulnerabilities.
United Planners Financial Services has selected SurgeONE.ai to unify its compliance, cybersecurity, and data operations onto a single AI-powered platform built by former regulatory professionals.
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