Cyata Launches AI Security Solution for Enterprise Safety
▼ Summary
– 96% of IT and data executives plan to increase AI agent usage this year, signaling rapid adoption despite AI’s early stages in enterprises.
– Cyata, a cybersecurity startup, has emerged with $8.5M in seed funding to address security risks posed by autonomous AI agents.
– Cyata’s platform provides automated discovery, real-time monitoring, and granular access control for AI agents to mitigate security risks.
– The platform uniquely interrogates AI agents in natural language to assess their intent and justify actions in real time.
– Cyata enables rapid deployment (within 48 hours) and supports non-developer teams, uncovering unexpected AI usage across enterprises.
The rapid adoption of AI agents in enterprises demands robust security solutions to safeguard sensitive data and digital infrastructure. With 96% of IT leaders planning to expand AI agent usage this year, organizations face mounting challenges in managing autonomous systems that operate with minimal human oversight. A new player has entered the arena to address these concerns head-on.
Cyata, a cybersecurity startup based in Tel Aviv, has officially launched its AI security platform after securing $8.5 million in seed funding led by TLV Partners. The company’s leadership includes industry veterans from Cellebrite, known for its advanced digital forensics expertise. Their mission? To provide enterprises with the tools needed to secure AI-driven workflows in an era where traditional identity and access management (IAM) systems fall short.
“This is a paradigm shift,” says Cyata CEO Shahar Tal. “AI agents operate at unprecedented speed, often bypassing legacy security frameworks. Enterprises need new guardrails to manage their autonomy and velocity.”
A New Approach to AI Agent Security
The solution offers three core capabilities:
- Automated discovery of AI agents across cloud and SaaS environments
- Real-time forensic observability to track agent behavior
- Granular access control to enforce least-privilege policies
“We act as the control plane for autonomous digital workers,” Tal explains. “The moment an agent authenticates, we identify it, monitor its actions, and apply security policies in real time.”
AI-to-AI Verification: A Game-Changer
“AI agents speak English, so we can ask why they’re accessing a tool and evaluate their justification,” says Tal. This creates an additional layer of transparency, helping security teams distinguish between legitimate and suspicious activity.
The system also detects anomalies, such as agents operating with elevated permissions or impersonating users, that often go unnoticed until Cyata’s deployment reveals hidden risks.
Rapid Deployment for Immediate Impact
“Many companies don’t realize AI agents are already active in their systems,” Tal notes. “We’ve seen cases where Copilot operates in full impersonation mode, accessing sensitive data without oversight.”
Expanding Beyond Developers
Looking ahead, Cyata aims to future-proof enterprises as AI agents become integral to business operations. The company plans to unveil new research at Black Hat and expand partnerships with identity providers and enterprise platforms.
As AI continues to reshape workflows, Cyata’s solution provides a critical safeguard, ensuring organizations know exactly who (or what) is acting on their behalf.
(Source: VentureBeat)
