Protect AI [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7], a leader in AI security [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7], has recently acquired SydeLabs [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7], a company specializing in automated red teaming for generative AI systems [1] [4] [5] [6] [7].
Description
This acquisition enhances Protect AI’s platform with red teaming capabilities for large language models (LLMs) [3] [6] [7], making it the only provider of end-to-end AI security solutions [2] [4]. The talented team from SydeLabs [2] [3] [4], based in Bangalore [2] [4], India [2] [4] [7], will join Protect AI to enhance their red teaming capabilities and stress test [4], benchmark [4], and harden LLMs against security risks. Protect AI Recon [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7], the integration of SydeLabs’ solution SydeBox, offers capabilities such as no-code integration [1], model-agnostic scanning [1] [2] [7], detailed threat profiling [1] [2] [7], and an attack library for red teaming and evaluating GenAI systems [7]. Protect AI CEO Ian Swanson stated that the acquisition extends their platform with unmatched red teaming capabilities [3], allowing customers to stress test and secure their AI systems [3]. Protect AI Recon aligns with industry standards and regulations [5], such as NIST [5], Mitre [5], OWASP [5], CISA [5], the Executive Order on AI Safety and Security [5], and the EU AI Act [5], enabling organizations to identify and address security blind spots in LLM applications and deploy secure AI solutions [5]. This acquisition solidifies Protect AI’s position as a leader in AI security and AI Security Posture Management solutions [4] [6] [7], providing organizations with robust AI security solutions to protect against potential threats [4]. By combining Recon with Protect AI’s Layer solution for LLM observability and monitoring [5] [7], organizations can enhance their AI security posture and protect against emerging threats in the AI ecosystem [5].
Conclusion
The acquisition of SydeLabs by Protect AI has significant implications for the AI security industry. With enhanced red teaming capabilities and alignment with industry standards, Protect AI is well-positioned to provide organizations with robust AI security solutions to protect against potential threats [4]. This acquisition marks a milestone in AI security and sets the stage for future advancements in securing AI systems.
References
[1] https://www.dbta.com/Editorial/News-Flashes/Protect-AI-Acquires-SydeLabs-Forwarding-Comprehensive-Security-for-GenAI-and-LLMs-165189.aspx
[2] https://www.innovationopenlab.com/news-biz/27424/protect-ai-acquires-sydelabs-to-red-team-large-language-models.html
[3] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/protect-ai-acquires-sydelabs-red-150100460.html
[4] https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/protect-ai-acquires-sydelabs-to-red-team-large-language-models
[5] https://protectai.com/newsroom/protect-ai-acquires-sydelabs
[6] https://business.decaturdailydemocrat.com/decaturdailydemocrat/article/bizwire-2024-7-31-protect-ai-acquires-sydelabs-to-red-team-large-language-models
[7] https://markets.financialcontent.com/kelownadailycourier/article/bizwire-2024-7-31-protect-ai-acquires-sydelabs-to-red-team-large-language-models
