Sealing Tech's AI Hunt Kit Debuts, Ontic Secures $230M, & NIST Seeks AI Security Input - Cybersecurity AI Weekly #18
August 25, 2025 -
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In recent developments, Sealing Technologies has launched Operator X, an AI Hunt Kit Assistant designed to enhance the efficiency of cyber operators in defensive operations. Meanwhile, Ontic has raised $230 million in Series C funding to bolster its AI capabilities for threat detection and support its global expansion efforts. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is also seeking public input on a concept paper aimed at developing guidance for the secure implementation of AI systems.
In other news, Frenos and N2K Networks have collaborated to launch an AI native operational technology security platform, while Noma Security has appointed Ralph Pisani as Chief Revenue Officer to drive sales strategy and revenue growth. Additionally, Cyberhaven has named Aman Sirohi as its new Chief Information Security Officer to lead AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Palo Alto Networks has projected increased revenue and profit for fiscal 2026, attributing this growth to the demand for its AI-enhanced cybersecurity tools.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
In recent developments, Sealing Technologies has launched Operator X, an AI Hunt Kit Assistant designed to enhance the efficiency of cyber operators in defensive operations. Meanwhile, Ontic has raised $230 million in Series C funding to bolster its AI capabilities for threat detection and support its global expansion efforts. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is also seeking public input on a concept paper aimed at developing guidance for the secure implementation of AI systems.
In other news, Frenos and N2K Networks have collaborated to launch an AI native operational technology security platform, while Noma Security has appointed Ralph Pisani as Chief Revenue Officer to drive sales strategy and revenue growth. Additionally, Cyberhaven has named Aman Sirohi as its new Chief Information Security Officer to lead AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Palo Alto Networks has projected increased revenue and profit for fiscal 2026, attributing this growth to the demand for its AI-enhanced cybersecurity tools.
Sealing Technologies Launches AI Hunt Kit Assistant
Sealing Technologies has introduced Operator X, an AI Hunt Kit Assistant for defensive cyber operations, enhancing capabilities and efficiency for cyber operators. Read more
Ontic Raises $230 Million for AI Security Platform
Ontic, a security intelligence platform based in Texas, has secured $230 million in Series C funding. The investment will enhance AI capabilities for threat detection and support global expansion. Read more
NIST Seeks Public Feedback on AI Security Guidance
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is inviting public input on a concept paper to develop guidance for securely implementing AI systems, focusing on control overlays based on the SP 800-53 framework. Read more
Frenos and N2K Networks Launch AI OT Security Platform
Frenos has partnered with N2K Networks to develop an AI native operational technology security posture management platform, integrating cybersecurity datasets to enhance proactive security measures. Read more
Noma Security Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer
Noma Security has appointed Ralph Pisani as Chief Revenue Officer to lead sales strategy and revenue growth, focusing on AI security. This follows a recent $100M funding round. Read more
Cyberhaven Appoints New Chief Information Security Officer
Cyberhaven has appointed Aman Sirohi as Chief Information Security Officer to lead efforts in enhancing AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Read more
Palo Alto Networks Predicts Growth with AI Cybersecurity
Palo Alto Networks has projected higher revenue and profit for fiscal 2026, driven by demand for its AI-enhanced cybersecurity tools. The company's shares increased by 5% after the announcement, and Nir Zuk is retiring with Lee Klarich stepping in as the new CTO and board member. Read more
Exiger Named Leader in Omdia's Security Assessment
The article reports that Exiger has been recognized as a Leader in Omdia's assessment of the Firmware and Software Supply Chain Security sector, highlighting its strengths in cybersecurity solutions. Read more
Lenovo Chatbot Security Flaw Exposes AI Risks
A vulnerability in Lenovo's AI chatbot 'Lena' allowed attackers to exploit session cookies via an XSS attack, highlighting security risks in AI systems. Read more
iMerit Appoints Georgeo Pulikkathara as CIO and CISO
On August 20, 2025, iMerit announced the appointment of Colonel Georgeo Pulikkathara as its Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, bringing extensive IT and cybersecurity experience to the company. Read more
Perplexity's Comet Browser Vulnerability Patched by Brave
The AI-based Comet browser from Perplexity had a prompt injection vulnerability, discovered by Brave, which has now been patched. Concerns about the security of AI-driven browsers persist. Read more
ActiveFence AI Security Report Highlights Top Scores
ActiveFence has published its AI Security Benchmark Report, showcasing its model's leading F1 score and precision in detecting prompt injections, surpassing competitors like Amazon Bedrock Guardrails and Microsoft Azure Content Safety. Read more
Lovable Enhances Security with New Tools
The platform Lovable has launched Security Checker 2.0 and an AI-powered safety program to improve security by scanning for risks and enforcing policies against harmful content. Read more
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