AI security

OPAQUE acquires cryptographic AI technologies from Abu Dhabi’s TII, enabling secure deployment of AI agents on sensitive regulated data with post-quantum protection and hardware-enforced guarantees.

Rubrik Agent Cloud integrates with Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform to provide real-time governance and security controls for AI agents. The solution enables organizations to monitor, govern, and instantly remediate autonomous agent actions.

Cequence Security releases Agent Personas, granting enterprises granular control over autonomous AI agent access to applications and data. The solution closes critical privilege gaps in agentic AI deployment across enterprise environments.

Three cybersecurity organizations released practical guides for securing AI systems, covering large language models, autonomous agents, and protocol integrations in enterprise environments.

Global survey finds only 7% of organizations adequately prepared for AI-fueled fraud threats. Deepfake social engineering surges 77% as criminals exploit inexpensive AI tools.

KnowBe4 unveiled Agent Risk Manager, a new defense system for securing autonomous AI agents. The platform monitors agent behavior and prevents unauthorized actions as workflows shift to agent-managed operations.

Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and other tech companies have joined Project Glasswing, using Anthropic’s Claude Mythos AI to detect software vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure systems.

The 2026 SANS | GIAC Cybersecurity Workforce Report finds 60% of organizations cite skills gaps over headcount shortages, while 27% report breaches tied directly to capability gaps.

A viral post claims GPT-6 will launch on April 14 with AGI-level benchmarks — a claim that could reshape OpenAI’s Microsoft deal. Skepticism is high, but the countdown has started.

Google has officially closed its acquisition of Wiz, the cloud security company. Wiz will continue operating as a multi-cloud platform while integrating with Google Cloud and Gemini AI.

Cybersecurity experts warn that deepfake technology is fueling a surge in fraud, identity theft, and corporate scams as AI tools become more accessible.

Anthropic has launched Claude Code Security in a limited research preview, offering Enterprise and Team customers an AI-powered tool to scan codebases and suggest patches for complex vulnerabilities.

Cisco expands AI Defense platform with new agentic security features, AI-aware SASE capabilities, and industry-first post-quantum cryptography protections for enterprises.

Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 has discovered over 500 high-severity security flaws in major open-source libraries, demonstrating AI’s growing role in cybersecurity defense.

ATERMES showcases AI-powered surveillance solutions including VIGGIL and Bird Repelling System at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh from February 8-12.

Tenable launches AI Exposure Management platform, unifying AI discovery, protection, and governance to address the growing AI security gap across enterprise environments.

Kaspersky upgrades its SIEM platform with AI-driven threat detection and enhanced customization, responding to 42% demand surge in Middle East cybersecurity market.

Moltbot security concerns persist despite rebrand from Clawdbot, with experts warning about exposed instances, plaintext credential storage, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Verkada announces expansion into the Middle East with a new Dubai office and appoints Fred Crehan as Head of Middle East. The move reflects growing demand for cloud-based security solutions in the region’s rapidly developing urban centers and infrastructure projects.