Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Startup Exits Stealth Targeting Insider Risk, Shadow AI and GenAI Data ExposureCybersecurity startup Jazz has raised $61 million with an AI-driven approach to data loss prevention. Its platform deploys agent investigators that analyze data context, users, systems and processes to detect insider threats and risky AI usage more accurately than legacy rule-based tools.

Firm Hits $6B Valuation, Eyes Fast Delivery of Unified DSPM, DLP and Identity ToolsCyera’s latest $540 million Series E funding underscores growing urgency among global firms to secure sensitive data before feeding it into AI models. With demand soaring, the startup is investing heavily in DSPM, DLP and identity innovation across cloud and on-prem environments.

Data Defense Startup Focuses on Unstructured Data and On-Device Endpoint ProtectionBacked by Paladin and Crosspoint, Seattle-based data security startup Mind aims to double its team and develop small language models that power endpoint classification. The company is carving a niche in data loss prevention by prioritizing unstructured data and actionable enforcement.

Data Defense Startup Focuses on Unstructured Data and On-Device Endpoint ProtectionBacked by Paladin and Crosspoint, Seattle-based data security startup Mind aims to double its team and develop small language models that power endpoint classification. The company is carving a niche in data loss prevention by prioritizing unstructured data and actionable enforcement.

Cyera's Valuation Doubles Amid Expansion From DSPM to DLP, Identity ProtectionCyera secures $300M in funding from Accel and Sapphire Ventures, doubling its valuation to $3 billion. The company is enhancing its data security platform by integrating DSPM with DLP and identity security capabilities, addressing enterprise demand for comprehensive solutions.

Trail Acquisition Brings Enhanced DLP, DSPM Integration, Safeguards Data in MotionWith the $162 million buy of Trail Security, Cyera will offer customers AI-enhanced data loss prevention alongside its DSPM solution. The new platform promises stronger, real-time data protection for sensitive information both in motion and at rest, helping enterprises meet security demands.