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HiddenLayer nabs $100M as enterprises rush to secure their AI deployments
HiddenLayer has secured $100 million in funding as enterprises increasingly prioritize the security of their AI deployments. This surge in investment reflects a critical shift: security companies are now focused on monitoring not just AI agents themselves, but also the expanding ecosystem of tools and add-ons they utilize. This heightened focus addresses a growing vulnerability. For context, recent events like the McKesson data breach underscore the escalating risks within data-heavy organizations.
AI agents that pass authentication can still drift, expose data, or get memory-poisoned
Securing AI agents requires a shift in perspective. While gateways are often the initial defense, they're frequently deployed before foundational identity and attribution layers are in place, creating a significant vulnerability. Recent events, like the CISA advisory regarding a LiteLLM flaw, highlight this risk. Prioritize establishing agent inventory, distinct identities, and task-scoped credentials *before* relying on runtime enforcement. Start with the basics – identifying and naming your agents – to build a robust security foundation.
Discover what’s next for AI, from the SaaS reckoning to the agent security gap, at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, presented by Google for Startups, the AI Stage returns to address the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Explore critical shifts, from the ongoing SaaS reckoning to emerging agent security gaps—the single hottest topic shaping the future. Gain actionable insights and navigate this transformative era. Discover what’s next and anticipate the changes ahead. As Mark Zuckerberg recently noted, the potential enterprise opportunity extends far beyond simple agents, a point explored further in our recent article.
Cyera agrees to acquire Oasis Security for $1B to safeguard proliferating AI agents
Cyera is significantly expanding its data security capabilities with the acquisition of Oasis Security for $1 billion, marking its third acquisition this year. This strategic move directly addresses the escalating need to safeguard the rapidly proliferating AI agents transforming modern workflows. The deal underscores Cyera's commitment to providing comprehensive data protection for the AI era. For deeper insights into the evolving architecture supporting these agents, explore our article, "Graph Engineering for AI Agents: Beyond the Single-Agent Loop."
Multi-turn attacks broke AI models 88% of the time — single-turn testing missed it, Cisco AI security lead warns at VB Transform 2026
Recent research reveals a concerning vulnerability in AI models: multi-turn attacks exploit conversational adaptability, succeeding 88.3% of the time – a rate single-turn testing completely misses. Cisco’s AI security lead, Amy Chang, highlighted this critical finding at VB Transform 2026, emphasizing the need to move beyond snapshot evaluations. With over half of enterprises experiencing agent security incidents, robust, continuous testing mimicking real-world adversarial interactions is paramount. As Box's CISO Heather Ceylan stated, "You have to pressure test your agents."
The agent security gap: 54% of enterprises have already had an AI agent incident, and most still let agents share credentials
More than half of enterprises (54%) have already experienced a confirmed agent security incident or a near-miss, revealing a concerning gap between AI agent autonomy and the controls designed to contain them. Across 107 organizations, agents are gaining access to sensitive systems while security lags, with only a third providing each agent a unique identity and limited isolation of high-risk agents.
The agent security gap: 54% of enterprises have already had an AI agent incident, and most still let agents share credentials
More than half of enterprises (54%) have already experienced an AI agent security incident or near-miss, highlighting a critical gap between agent autonomy and effective controls. Across 107 organizations, agents are gaining access to sensitive systems while security measures lag, with only a third providing each agent a unique, scoped identity. This VentureBeat Pulse Research reveals that the security stack predominantly relies on borrowed solutions from model providers, leaving a significant vulnerability as AI-enabled attacks evolve.