CrowdStrike's Falcon AI and OpenAI's GPT-5.2-Codex Lead Cybersecurity Innovations - Cybersecurity AI Weekly #34
December 22, 2025 -
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Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
This week, we have a range of exciting developments in the AI and cybersecurity landscape. CrowdStrike has launched Falcon AI Detection and Response to protect AI systems from threats such as prompt injection attacks. Meanwhile, Synack has introduced Sara Pentest, an AI-powered tool designed to enhance penetration testing by speeding up the detection and remediation of vulnerabilities. In a strategic move, Censys has partnered with Rilian Technologies to bolster AI-driven cyber defense in the Middle East, focusing on securing critical infrastructure.
In other news, Synergy ECP has acquired NetServices to strengthen its capabilities in software engineering and cybersecurity for U.S. Intelligence and Defense. Thales has launched its AI Security Fabric to protect AI ecosystems, particularly large language models, from risks like data leakage. Additionally, Liberty Defense Technologies has teamed up with NVIDIA to enhance AI-powered threat detection solutions, aiming to improve performance and accuracy across various sectors.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
This week, we have a range of exciting developments in the AI and cybersecurity landscape. CrowdStrike has launched Falcon AI Detection and Response to protect AI systems from threats such as prompt injection attacks. Meanwhile, Synack has introduced Sara Pentest, an AI-powered tool designed to enhance penetration testing by speeding up the detection and remediation of vulnerabilities. In a strategic move, Censys has partnered with Rilian Technologies to bolster AI-driven cyber defense in the Middle East, focusing on securing critical infrastructure.
In other news, Synergy ECP has acquired NetServices to strengthen its capabilities in software engineering and cybersecurity for U.S. Intelligence and Defense. Thales has launched its AI Security Fabric to protect AI ecosystems, particularly large language models, from risks like data leakage. Additionally, Liberty Defense Technologies has teamed up with NVIDIA to enhance AI-powered threat detection solutions, aiming to improve performance and accuracy across various sectors.
CrowdStrike Launches Falcon AI Detection and Response
CrowdStrike has announced the general availability of Falcon AI Detection and Response, a platform aimed at securing enterprise AI against threats like prompt injection attacks. Read more
Synack Introduces AI-Driven Penetration Testing Tool
Synack has launched Sara Pentest, an AI-based solution aimed at enhancing penetration testing by improving vulnerability detection and remediation. The tool leverages AI and human expertise to expedite security operations. Read more
Censys Partners with Rilian Technologies for AI Cyber Defense
Censys has announced a strategic partnership with Rilian Technologies to enhance AI-driven cyber defense in the Middle East, focusing on improving critical infrastructure security. Read more
Synergy ECP Acquires NetServices for AI and Cybersecurity
On December 3, 2025, Synergy ECP announced its acquisition of NetServices to enhance its capabilities in software engineering, cybersecurity, and IT modernization for U.S. Intelligence and Defense. Read more
Thales Launches AI Security Fabric for LLMs
Thales has introduced its AI Security Fabric to safeguard AI ecosystems, focusing on large language models. The initiative addresses security risks like data leakage and model manipulation. Read more
Aretum Acquires Veterans Engineering
Aretum has acquired Veterans Engineering to bolster its capabilities in federal IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services. The acquisition will see Veterans Engineering operate as a subsidiary, enhancing Aretum's position in federal markets. Read more
Liberty Defense Partners with NVIDIA for AI Threat Detection
Liberty Defense Technologies has partnered with NVIDIA to enhance its AI-based threat detection solutions. The collaboration aims to improve the performance and accuracy of Liberty's technologies across various sectors. Read more
Darkstrike Adds Former U.S. Government AI and Cybersecurity Experts
Darkstrike has appointed four former senior U.S. government officials to its Board of Directors and Advisory Team. These experts will contribute their extensive experience in AI and cybersecurity to bolster the company's leadership and capabilities. Read more
Echo Raises $35M for AI Cloud Security OS
Echo has secured $35 million in Series A funding to advance its AI-native operating system for cloud security, following a previous $15 million seed round. Read more
F5 and NetApp Unveil AI and Post-Quantum Security Solution
F5 and NetApp have announced a joint solution to enhance AI data delivery and prepare for post-quantum cryptography. The integration aims to improve AI/ML workflow security and performance in S3 storage environments. Read more
Palo Alto Networks Report on AI and Cloud Security Risks
A report by Palo Alto Networks indicates that 99% of organizations have experienced attacks on their AI applications, highlighting increased cloud security risks due to AI adoption. Read more
General Dynamics Wins $285M Virginia Cybersecurity Contract
The Commonwealth of Virginia has awarded a $285 million contract to General Dynamics Information Technology to enhance its cybersecurity infrastructure using AI solutions. Read more
Dux Raises $9 Million for Cyber Risk Management
Israeli startup Dux has secured $9 million in Seed funding to advance its AI-driven cyber risk management platform, with investments from Redpoint, TLV Partners, and Maple Capital. Read more
Blackstone Invests $400 Million in Cyera
Investment firm Blackstone leads a $400 million funding round for cybersecurity startup Cyera, boosting its valuation to $9 billion. Read more
Black Duck Software Report on AI Code Security Risks
A report by Black Duck Software highlights vulnerabilities in software supply chains due to inadequate security measures for AI-generated code, with only 24% of organizations having comprehensive strategies in place. Read more
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2-Codex for Coding and Cybersecurity
OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.2-Codex, a new coding model designed to enhance software engineering and cybersecurity tasks. The model focuses on improving long-context understanding and tool calling capabilities. Read more
AI Security Institute's Frontier AI Trends Report Released
The AI Security Institute has released its first Frontier AI Trends Report, showcasing advancements in AI for cybersecurity and software engineering over two years. Read more
Exein Secures €100 Million for Device Security
Italian startup Exein SpA has raised €100 million to enhance security for connected devices, with backing from JPMorgan Chase & Co and other investors. Read more
Equals Money and Okta Partner for AI Payment Security
Equals Money, in partnership with Okta, aims to improve security in AI-driven payments by enhancing visibility and governance in its API-driven services. Read more
Check Point Launches AI Security Training Courses
Check Point Infinity Global Services has introduced its first AI security training courses to help organizations combat AI-driven threats. The courses offer various tracks for different levels of security practitioners and developers. Read more
Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud Enhance AI Security Partnership
On December 19, 2025, Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud announced an expanded partnership to improve AI security and cloud infrastructure. This collaboration integrates AI capabilities with security platforms to address threats to AI infrastructure. Read more
NIST Drafts AI Cybersecurity Guidelines
The NIST has released a draft of its Cyber AI Profile, providing guidelines for securing AI systems and defending against AI-enabled cyberattacks. Public comments are open until January 30, 2026. Read more
DigitalNet.ai Invests in Electrosoft for AI Cybersecurity
DigitalNet.ai has invested in Electrosoft Services, Inc. to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, aiming to leverage AI capabilities while maintaining Electrosoft's independent operations. Read more
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