Cisco Unveils Cybersecurity AI Model, SentinelOne Expands in Saudi Arabia, Outtake Secures $40M - Cybersecurity AI Weekly #39
February 02, 2026 -
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Andesite has achieved the FedRAMP High Impact Level 'In Process' designation, enabling its entry into the federal marketplace and demonstrating its commitment to securing federal assets. Meanwhile, a report from CompTIA indicates that 77% of technology and business professionals are optimistic about growth in 2026, driven by AI investments and operational efficiencies. In the healthcare sector, Viveka Health has earned the HITRUST e1 Certification, enhancing its cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive healthcare data.
In other news, Token Security has found that 22% of their clients have employees using Clawdbot, an AI assistant posing security risks. Outtake, a cybersecurity startup, has secured $40 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven solutions. Additionally, SentinelOne has launched its AI-native Singularity Platform in Saudi Arabia, aiming to enhance cybersecurity across various sectors. Stay tuned for more updates on these developments and other significant advancements in AI and cybersecurity.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
Andesite has achieved the FedRAMP High Impact Level 'In Process' designation, enabling its entry into the federal marketplace and demonstrating its commitment to securing federal assets. Meanwhile, a report from CompTIA indicates that 77% of technology and business professionals are optimistic about growth in 2026, driven by AI investments and operational efficiencies. In the healthcare sector, Viveka Health has earned the HITRUST e1 Certification, enhancing its cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive healthcare data.
In other news, Token Security has found that 22% of their clients have employees using Clawdbot, an AI assistant posing security risks. Outtake, a cybersecurity startup, has secured $40 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven solutions. Additionally, SentinelOne has launched its AI-native Singularity Platform in Saudi Arabia, aiming to enhance cybersecurity across various sectors. Stay tuned for more updates on these developments and other significant advancements in AI and cybersecurity.
Andesite Receives FedRAMP High 'In Process' Designation
Andesite has achieved the FedRAMP High Impact Level 'In Process' designation, marking its entry into the federal marketplace. This step demonstrates the company's dedication to securing federal agencies' mission-critical assets. Read more
CompTIA Report Predicts AI Investment Surge by 2026
A report from CompTIA indicates that 77% of technology and business professionals are optimistic about growth in 2026, driven by AI investments and operational efficiencies. Read more
Viveka Health Earns HITRUST e1 Certification
Viveka Health has achieved the HITRUST e1 Certification, enhancing its cybersecurity measures for its AI-driven health benefits platform. This certification, supported by Palindrome Technologies, confirms the effectiveness of its security controls in safeguarding sensitive healthcare data. Read more
Token Security Reports AI Assistant Clawdbot Raises Risks
A report by Token Security indicates that 22% of their customers have employees using Clawdbot, an AI assistant that poses security risks due to its integration with corporate systems and lack of oversight. Read more
Outtake Raises $40M for AI Cybersecurity
Outtake, a cybersecurity startup, has secured $40 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven solutions, with support from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Read more
SentinelOne Launches AI Security Platform in Saudi Arabia
SentinelOne has introduced its AI-native Singularity Platform on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia, aiming to enhance cybersecurity across sectors like public services and finance. The platform's local hosting supports compliance with local regulations and Saudi Arabia's digital transformation goals. Read more
Virtue AI Launches AgentSuite for AI Security
Virtue AI has launched AgentSuite, a security and compliance platform for enterprise AI agents, addressing security gaps with tools for testing, monitoring, and governance. Read more
Symmetry Systems Expands Security with New Connectors
Symmetry Systems has expanded its Data+AI security platform by adding new connectors for IBM AS/400, IBM DB2, and Nutanix. This update aims to enhance security across various environments, including cloud and on-premise systems. Read more
Cisco Releases Cybersecurity AI Model
Cisco has introduced Foundation-sec-8B-Reasoning, an 8-billion-parameter model aimed at improving cybersecurity workflows. The model is available on Hugging Face under an open-weight license. Read more
Rein Security Launches AI-Focused Security Platform
Rein Security has introduced a new platform to enhance application security, offering real-time visibility and protection for AI systems. The initiative is supported by an $8 million seed round led by Glilot Capital. Read more
Florida Polytechnic University Receives $2.9M for AI and Cybersecurity Lab
Florida Polytechnic University has been awarded $2.9 million in federal funding to create the Public Service Applied Innovation Laboratory, focusing on hands-on training in cybersecurity and AI. Read more
Cisco Foundation Enhances AI Security Systems
The Cisco Foundation is advancing AI security systems to tackle challenges in securing autonomous AI within enterprise environments. Their new innovations aim to improve cybersecurity operations. Read more
PwC and Google Cloud Partner for AI Security
PwC US and Google Cloud have announced a $400 million partnership to enhance AI-powered security operations over the next three years. The collaboration aims to modernize security operations and improve cyber resilience by combining Google Cloud's AI security platforms with PwC's expertise. Read more
Black Kite Introduces ThreatTrace™ for Cyber Risk Management
On January 29, 2026, Black Kite announced the launch of ThreatTrace™, a tool designed to enhance threat detection by analyzing internet traffic flows, improving visibility into third-party cyber risks. Read more
Sonatype Reports 75% Rise in Open Source Malware
A report by Sonatype indicates a 75% increase in open source malware, linked to AI-driven development and automation. The findings highlight the challenges in managing vulnerabilities despite available fixes. Read more
Zscaler Finds Vulnerabilities in Enterprise AI Systems
A report by Zscaler identifies critical vulnerabilities in all tested enterprise AI tools, alongside a 91% increase in AI usage, raising cyber risk concerns. Read more
KnowBe4 Appoints New VP of AI Innovation
KnowBe4 has appointed Harlan Parrott as Vice President of AI Innovation to enhance its cybersecurity efforts. This strategic move is part of the company's ongoing commitment to integrating AI into its security solutions. Read more
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