Yinon Costica is the co-founder and VP of product at Wiz, which sold to Google for $32 billion in cash. Costica joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss the extent of the cybersecurity threats that generative AI is creating, from vulnerabilities in AI software to the risks involved in “vibe coding.” Tune in to hear how attackers are using AI, why defenders face new asymmetries, and what guardrails organizations need now. We also cover Google’s $32 billion acquisition of Wiz, the DeepSeek controversy, post-qu ...

Key Findings - An AI, specifically from XPO, tops HackerOne's US leaderboard, marking the first time a machine achieves this [1][2] - Cyber attacks are increasing, and software vulnerabilities are growing due to more engineers and code development with AI, which is trained on vulnerable open-source software [3][4] - CISOs and CIOs are seeking consolidated cybersecurity solutions, indicating a market need for platforms like XPO that can find and automatically fix vulnerabilities [4][5] XPO's Strategy and Capabilities - XPO aims to build a cybersecurity platform that helps find and fix vulnerabilities automatically, emphasizing the importance of defense tech in the current landscape [5][6] - XPO's AI identifies vulnerabilities in top companies like Palo Alto Networks, AT&T, Disney, and Sony, with these companies proactively fixing the issues [7][8] - XPO is focused on speed to stay ahead of cyber threats, emphasizing the need to secure perimeters before attacks occur [9][10] Market and Investment Perspective - AI is significantly impacting various fields, including defense, cybersecurity, customer service, and software engineering, reinventing large industries [12] - XPO aims to enhance the performance of cybersecurity professionals and automate mundane tasks like reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and reporting [13] - XPO is focused on working with top companies in sectors with the greatest security needs, such as financial services and healthcare [15]

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