CyberArk, a cybersecurity leader, has introduced CyberArk CORA AI, a new set of AI-powered capabilities that will be integrated into its identity security platform. CORA AI aims to streamline the analysis of identity data and improve identity threat detection and response. By leveraging AI, CORA AI can quickly analyze session insights, detect anomalies in AWS Secrets Manager, act as an identity security assistant, automate policy creation, and provide real-time assistance through documentation and chat bots. The introduction of CORA AI is expected to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of CyberArk's identity security platform. Currently, CORA AI is in the early availability stage.
In a related development, Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, has unveiled its plans to protect consumers as they adopt generative AI applications alongside the expected growth in adoption of AI PCs. The company aims to address the unique opportunities and risks posed by AI and help consumers embrace the use of generative AI applications safely. Trend Micro will release a series of solutions and initiatives throughout 2024 to protect AI, protect users from AI abuses, and leverage AI in both existing and new products and services. The company will also deliver solutions for consumers in the second half of 2024 that are designed to protect AI applications, protect users from malicious AI-generated or AI-altered content, and leverage the additional compute power of AI PCs. The arrival of AI PCs is predicted to make up nearly 60% of all PC shipments worldwide by 2027. Trend Micro is mapping its capabilities to the MITRE ATLAS matrix, which assesses the risks associated with AI assets. The company aims to ensure that every user, from individual consumers to large organizations, can harness the full potential of AI and AI PCs securely and confidently.
Microsoft Entra, a new identity access management platform, is set to be released by Microsoft. The platform incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to address security challenges and aims to secure access to all identities in any cloud environment, with a focus on least-privileged permissions. It offers comprehensive visibility into identities and permissions, identifies and mitigates potential security risks, provides targeted recommendations for risk remediation, implements granular controls for user permissions, and enforces security policies through automated governance. The release date of the platform is unspecified, but Microsoft advises organizations to integrate Microsoft Entra ID Governance and Permissions Management into their cloud strategies. In addition to the platform announcement, Microsoft Entra has introduced extended passkey support, support for various multi-factor authentication providers, and the availability of Microsoft Entra External ID, a customer identity and access management solution. The new features aim to enhance cloud security and improve identity management.
These developments highlight the increasing importance of AI in the cybersecurity and digital marketing sectors. With the integration of AI-powered capabilities, companies like CyberArk, Trend Micro, and Microsoft are aiming to enhance their offerings and provide users with advanced tools to address the challenges and risks associated with AI applications and platforms.