Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Introducing the all-new Vanta AI Agent to supercharge GRC teams

We’re excited to introduce the Vanta AI Agent—built to supercharge GRC teams. With a deep understanding of your program, the Vanta AI Agent proactively guides you through key workflows and takes action on your behalf, all while keeping you firmly in control. It continuously scans your program for inconsistencies and issues that are easy to overlook and handles the most tedious, repetitive tasks to enhance the overall quality of your program, and maximize your impact.

DBIR 2024: AI Fuels more Cyber Threats though its Impact Remains Limited

The use of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks is now a growing concern. From the automated creation of malware to more sophisticated phishing campaigns, AI’s ability to enhance the scale and effectiveness of threats has become a cause for alarm. However, Version’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) states that only 2% of analyzed data breaches directly involved the use of this technology.

What is AI Red Teaming?

AI red teaming is the process of simulating adversarial behavior to test the safety, security, and robustness of artificial intelligence systems. It draws inspiration from traditional cybersecurity red teaming (where ethical hackers emulate real attackers to expose flaws) but applies that mindset to machine learning models, data pipelines, and the broader AI stack.

Shadow AI leak exposes data from 571 Canva Creators #ai #cybersecurity #dataleak #vendor #vendorrisk

571 Canva Creators had their personal data exposed by an unsecured Chroma database. The database, used by Russian AI startup My Jedai, contained 341 document collections. One of these collections included survey responses with emails, countries of residence, and detailed feedback on the Canva Creators program. This isn’t your typical breach. It’s the result of unsecured AI infrastructure.

Built for the agentic era: Meet the Vanta MCP Server

The way developers interact with tools is changing fast. Language models like Claude and ChatGPT, and IDEs like Cursor and Windsurf are much more than assistants and environments—they’re powerful interfaces for interacting with enterprise data. ‍ At Vanta, we envision a world where compliance workflows can shift left to meet GRC teams and developers where they already are. By launching the Vanta MCP Server, we’re making that vision real.

How to Secure AI in Your App: Mend AI for AppSec Teams

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.