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Two things are quickly becoming must-haves for every modern business:

1️⃣ Artificial Intelligence

2️⃣ Cybersecurity

Sure! Artificial Intelligence has quickly become the norm — consumers now expect precision, speed, and personalisation in everything they use. And when it comes to Cybersecurity, just ask Jaguar Land Rover — one major breach can bring even the biggest names to a halt.

As AI continues to advance, so do the cyberthreats targeting it. Hackers are keeping a close eye on every new breakthrough, waiting to exploit any loophole they can find. So the big question is — how do you stay one step ahead of cyber threats when the AI systems themselves are getting so advanced?

Meet Mindgard👋

The startup protecting businesses from the dark side of AI! Mindgard offers a full-stack AI security solution, covering everything from automated penetration testing and threat detection to rapid response and data loss prevention (DLP). In short, it helps companies deploy AI safely and securely. What makes it even smarter? Mindgard builds security directly into the entire AI development process — from the first design stage all the way to production — making protection an integral part of innovation.

Benefit? ➕

Mindgard’s platform works across all kinds of neural networks — from generative AI to predictive AI — and covers image, audio, and multi-modal models. This means businesses can embed security earlier in the development process, no matter what kind of AI they’re building. Here’s how it keeps systems safe:

Visibility: See what attackers can learn about your AI through detailed insight into AI inventory and activity.

Continuous testing: Automated AI red-teaming runs constantly to assess how hackers might exploit vulnerabilities.

Active protection: Real-time enforcement controls stop threats before they can breach your AI.

In short — Mindgard doesn’t just detect risks; it helps you stay two steps ahead of them. 🧠🔒

Concerns?🤔

A challenge with Mindgard is that it can be a bit tricky to adopt within CI/CD pipelines — the automated systems developers use to build, test, and release software quickly. Because these pipelines are designed for speed, adding AI security tools can sometimes slow things down or interrupt the workflow. It’s a tough balance — keeping things fast, reliable, and secure at the same time.

That said, most users find Mindgard to be reliable, quick, and comprehensive once it’s up and running. ⚙️🔒

How well are they doing? 📈

Mindgard isn’t just making waves in AI security — it’s already earning serious recognition. 🌊 The Lancaster University spin-off raised £3 million in seed funding back in September 2023 and is now close to securing its next investment round. On top of that, it was crowned the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME at this year’s Infosecurity Europe conference. 🏆

With momentum like that, Mindgard is well on its way to becoming the go-to solution for safe and secure AI operations across businesses. 🔐

Till next time,

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