How can enterprises keep systems safe as AI agents join human employees? Cyata launches with a new, dedicated solution

Cyata Emerges from Stealth to Tackle AI Agent Security

The rise of AI agents in enterprises has been swift and overwhelming, with a recent survey showing that 96% of IT and data executives plan to increase their use of AI agents this year. However, as more autonomous agents enter the scene, concerns about security and governance have come to the forefront. This is where Cyata, a Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity startup, comes in.

Founded by cybersecurity veterans and backed by $8.5 million in seed funding, Cyata is on a mission to protect organizations from the risks associated with autonomous AI agents. With a team that includes former Cellebrite executives, Cyata is well-equipped to tackle the challenges of securing these new digital workers.

Cyata’s platform introduces a new way to manage what it calls “agentic identities” — AI agents that perform tasks autonomously. These agents operate differently from traditional identities, making them difficult to manage with legacy IAM tools. Cyata’s solution offers automated discovery of AI agents, real-time forensic observability, and granular access control, providing enterprises with the tools they need to monitor and regulate the actions of these autonomous systems.

One of Cyata’s standout features is its ability to interrogate agents in natural language, prompting them for explanations and evaluating their justifications using both rules-based logic and AI. This real-time justification and AI-to-AI verification process adds an extra layer of security and risk assessment to the platform.

Cyata emphasizes rapid deployment, with integration supported for common platforms like Microsoft Copilot and Salesforce AgentForce. The platform can be up and running in just 48 hours, providing immediate value to enterprise security teams. Beyond developers, Cyata has found that non-technical teams are also deploying AI agents, making centralized governance essential.

As AI agents become more prevalent, Cyata is positioning itself as a leader in the emerging field of AI agent security and compliance. With a focus on preparing enterprises for the future of work, Cyata’s platform offers a range of features from passive monitoring to active enforcement, allowing organizations to adopt it without disrupting workflows.

With a strong team of cybersecurity experts and partnerships with leading identity vendors, Cyata is poised to help enterprises navigate the new world of AI agents. As the company unveils new research at the upcoming Black Hat conference and expands its partnership program, Cyata is ready to lead the way in securing the next generation of digital workers.