Threat Intelligence

.Zafran Security, a cybersecurity startup founded by a former Iranian intelligence operative, secured a $60 million Series B led by Menlo Ventures, with Sequoia Capital and Cyberstarts also participating. The funding brings total capital to $130 million and will fuel AI‑focused talent acquisition and global expansion. CEO Sanaz Yashar highlighted the surge in sophisticated cyberattacks driven by AI tools, noting that the company’s AI‑driven platform automates threat assessment and remediation, and its ARR has tripled since a $70 million raise in 2024. The round underscores confidence in Zafran’s AI‑centric security solution.

AbbVie’s Rachel James discusses leveraging AI, specifically Large Language Models, to enhance cybersecurity by analyzing security alerts, identifying patterns, and uncovering vulnerabilities. AbbVie uses OpenCTI to transform unstructured threat data using AI. James, a contributor to ‘OWASP Top 10 for GenAI’, highlights risks like inherent unpredictability, transparency challenges, and ROI assessment. She emphasizes understanding attacker mindsets and advocates for integrating data science and AI into cybersecurity, capitalizing on intelligence data sharing. Professionals are encouraged to embrace AI.