With the release of Upwind GenAI Security, cloud security teams can now have purpose-built protections that evolve with the complexity of AI workloads
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Upwind, a next-generation cloud security provider, announced today the release of Upwind GenAI Security, a first-of-its-kind solution that empowers security teams to proactively detect and respond to threats targeting AI workloads in real time.
Upwind GenAI Security delivers deep runtime visibility through eBPF, AI-specific threat detection, and proactive risk mitigation – offering groundbreaking AI security coverage. This expansion of the Upwind platform empowers organizations with purpose-built security to protect GenAI services and AI workloads from unauthorized AI communications and potential AI resource misuse.
“AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, but without the right security measures, it becomes an ungoverned risk,” said Amiram Shachar, founder and CEO, Upwind. “GenAI won’t reach its full potential until it’s secure, and Upwind GenAI Security addresses these challenges head-on. We give companies the power to innovate fearlessly, knowing their AI workloads are protected from the inside out.”
As organizations increasingly adopt GenAI services, there has been an emergence of new security challenges that traditional solutions fail to address. AI workloads introduce unique risks that require specialized security controls, including:
- Data Leakage & Exposure: AI models often process sensitive data, and improper configurations or interactions with external AI services can result in unintentional data exposure.
- AI Model Manipulation & Tampering: Threat actors can attempt to manipulate or poison AI models, leading to biased outputs, security vulnerabilities or unauthorized model modifications.
- Uncontrolled AI API Usage: Organizations need visibility into workloads that interact with AI services to prevent unauthorized data flows and potential misuse of AI-powered applications.
- Cloud-Native AI Security Gaps: Existing cloud security solutions often overlook AI-specific threats, such as insecure model endpoints, excessive IAM permissions for AI workloads, and improper access controls.
With its unique combination of GenAI-specific capabilities and controls, Upwind protects AI workloads from misconfigurations, unauthorized access, emerging threats and potential data exposure risks.
“Upwind GenAI Security is the first and only solution on the market built to secure the AI workloads powering modern enterprises, and our customers are already seeing the results,” said Joshua Burgin, chief product officer, Upwind. “One e-commerce company used it to detect and stop unauthorized AI API usage that was exposing sensitive customer data. This is a clear example of how our real-time visibility and AI-specific threat detection lead to stronger security outcomes.”
To learn more about Upwind GenAI Security, visit upwind.io/genai-security.
About Upwind
Upwind is the next-generation cloud security platform that helps organizations run faster and more securely. Upwind combines the power of cloud security posture with runtime context and real-time protection – enabling security teams to prioritize critical risks and fix them faster. Upwind was founded by Amiram Shachar and his founding partners from Spot.io (which was sold to NetApp for $450 million) and is backed by top cybersecurity investors Greylock, Cyberstarts, Leaders Fund, Craft Ventures, Cerca Partners, and Sheva, a VC fund founded by former NBA player Omri Casspi. The company has secured $180 million in funding since its founding in 2022. For more information or to schedule a demo, visit www.upwind.io.
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