Asymmetric Security Launches AI Cyber Forensics Firm, Stoïk Raises €20M, and EU Proposes Cybersecurity Act 2 - Cybersecurity AI Weekly #38
January 26, 2026 -
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Asymmetric Security has launched a new AI-native cyber forensics firm, backed by $4.2 million in funding. This initiative aims to speed up cybersecurity investigations by combining AI technology with human expertise. Meanwhile, Stoïk has raised €20 million in Series C funding to boost its AI-driven cyber risk solutions, with support from investors like Impala and Opera Tech Ventures.
In regulatory news, the European Commission has proposed the Cybersecurity Act 2, which introduces new supply chain rules to enhance cybersecurity across the EU, particularly impacting AI systems. Additionally, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced new developments in the Codex software agent, aimed at improving cybersecurity through reliable software changes. On the funding front, Symbiotic Security has secured $10 million to launch Symbiotic Code, an AI tool designed for secure code generation.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
Asymmetric Security has launched a new AI-native cyber forensics firm, backed by $4.2 million in funding. This initiative aims to speed up cybersecurity investigations by combining AI technology with human expertise. Meanwhile, Stoïk has raised €20 million in Series C funding to boost its AI-driven cyber risk solutions, with support from investors like Impala and Opera Tech Ventures.
In regulatory news, the European Commission has proposed the Cybersecurity Act 2, which introduces new supply chain rules to enhance cybersecurity across the EU, particularly impacting AI systems. Additionally, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced new developments in the Codex software agent, aimed at improving cybersecurity through reliable software changes. On the funding front, Symbiotic Security has secured $10 million to launch Symbiotic Code, an AI tool designed for secure code generation.
Asymmetric Security Launches AI Cyber Forensics Firm
Asymmetric Security has launched an AI-native cyber forensics firm with $4.2 million in funding. The company aims to speed up cybersecurity investigations by integrating AI with human expertise. Read more
Stoïk Raises €20 Million for AI Cybersecurity
Stoïk, a European insurtech, has secured €20 million in Series C funding to enhance its AI-driven cyber risk solutions. The funding will aid in expanding its cybersecurity services to protect over 10,000 companies across Europe. Read more
EU Proposes Cybersecurity Act 2 Affecting AI
The European Commission has introduced the Cybersecurity Act 2, focusing on new supply chain rules to bolster cybersecurity within the EU, with significant implications for AI systems. Read more
OpenAI Introduces Codex CLI with Cybersecurity Enhancements
OpenAI has launched the Codex CLI, a cross-platform software agent aimed at improving software changes with a focus on safety and efficiency. The release emphasizes the agent loop for managing user interactions and model responses in AI software development. Read more
Symbiotic Security Secures $10M for AI Code Tool
On January 22, 2026, Symbiotic Security announced a $10 million seed funding round to launch Symbiotic Code, an AI tool for generating secure code. Read more
House Committee Discusses Cyber, Drone, and AI Threats
The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security convened to examine the increasing threats from cyber attacks, drones, and AI on transportation and infrastructure, with insights from CISA and TSA officials. Read more
BeyondTrust Expands Platform to Combat AI Threats
BeyondTrust has expanded its Pathfinder Platform to the UAE, India, Singapore, and South Africa to tackle cybersecurity threats from agentic AI and machine identities, aiming to enhance security and regulatory compliance. Read more
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