HiddenLayer: Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name, Mission, and Details

• Name: HiddenLayer

• Mission: To provide unparalleled security for artificial intelligence (AI) models and assets, ensuring enterprise AI innovations are protected from cybersecurity threats.

Founding Information

• Founded By: Not specified.

• Founded In: March 2022.

Key People

• CEO and Co-Founder: Chris Sestito.

Headquarters

• Location: Austin, Texas.

Number of Employees

• HiddenLayer has nearly quadrupled its headcount over the past year and plans to add 40 more experts to its staff by the end of the year.

Revenue

• No information is available.

Core Competency

• Known For: HiddenLayer is known for its robust security solutions specifically designed for AI models. It tackles the challenges of protecting machine learning models against various cyber threats.

Products

AISEC Platform

• Description: A comprehensive security platform for AI that provides detection and response mechanisms to safeguard AI models against adversarial attacks.

• Key Features:

• Continuous assurance against attacks.

• Proactive threat mitigation.

• Support for regulatory compliance.

Model Scanner

• Description: A tool designed to scan AI models for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, malware, and other signs of tampering.

• Key Features:

• Malware Analysis.

• Vulnerability Assessment.

• Backdoor Detection.

• Model Integrity Checks.

Machine Learning Detection and Response (MLDR)

• Description: Provides non-invasive, software-based monitoring of AI algorithms' inputs and outputs to offer real-time defense.

• Key Features:

• Real-time monitoring.

• Flexible response options (alerting, isolation, profiling, misleading).

Recent Developments

Recent Developments

• Funding Round: Raised $50 million in Series A funding on September 19, 2023. This round was led by M12, Microsoft’s Venture Fund, and Moore Strategic Ventures, with participation from Booz Allen Ventures, IBM Ventures, Capital One Ventures, and Ten Eleven Ventures.

• Growth: Started from stealth in July 2022 and significantly increased headcount and market presence.

New Products and Features

• New Product Launches:

• AI Detection & Response for GenAI to ensure secure real-time deployment and management of LLMs.

• New Features: Added functionalities in Model Scanner to support major machine learning model formats and frameworks.

• Partnerships: Partnership with Microsoft Azure AI to integrate HiddenLayer's Model Scanner into Azure AI’s model catalog.

New Partnerships

• Collaboration with Microsoft Azure AI: Announced on May 21, 2024. This collaboration involves the integration of HiddenLayer’s Model Scanner into Azure AI to enhance the security of third-party and open-source models.

Key Partnerships

• Strategic Investors: M12, Microsoft’s Venture Fund, Moore Strategic Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, IBM Ventures, Capital One Ventures.

Conclusion

HiddenLayer has quickly established itself as a leader in AI security since its founding in 2022. The company's robust suite of security products, strategic partnerships, and recent funding round highlight its growth trajectory and commitment to safeguarding AI technology. HiddenLayer continues to innovate and improve its offerings, ensuring comprehensive security for AI models used by enterprises globally.