Tech companies that do not appear to specialise in security are increasingly exerting influence in the cybersecurity market.
Microsoft and Cisco are known as a software company and a networking company, respectively. But they have long had separate security divisions of substantial size. Recently, other tech companies are also accelerating efforts to target the security market.
Microsoft and Cisco are continuing to expand their security businesses by updating product lineups aimed at AI.
• Microsoft steps up security offensive for AI agents with major update
• Cisco applies zero trust to AI agents
Cloud data platform Databricks has stepped up its push into the security market by launching an AI-based cybersecurity solution, Lakewatch. Lakewatch uses generative AI to automatically organise security alerts by priority and helps experts analyse threats. It is also expected to add automated response capabilities in the future.
• Databricks enters security market with Lakewatch, targeting SIEM
Veeam Software, which has focused on data backup, is also moving quickly with the aim of reducing data security risks from the spread of AI. It provides automated data classification and tracking, as well as identity-based governance for AI systems and agents and recovery functions using forensic verification. Cohesity has directly integrated the Sophos malware detection engine into its backup solution. Through this, Cohesity aims to find threats hidden in backup data and prevent reinfection during the recovery process.
• “With AI spreading, companies must overhaul data management…visibility is key”
• Cohesity integrates Sophos malware detection into backup solution
Dell Technologies (델 테크놀로지스) introduced new security designs and cyber resilience features designed to respond more effectively to next-generation cyber threats across protection, detection and recovery.
• Dell Technologies strengthens cyber resilience to address AI and quantum computing risks
At RSAC2026, a global security event held in San Francisco, U.S., the industry delivered a wave of announcements aimed at AI. Akamai said it will add AI-based features to its Guardicore Segmentation platform and strengthen zero trust security in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. SentinelOne and Snyk each unveiled new tools for AI agent security.
• AI agent security emerges as battleground as global security firms launch major offensive
• Akamai strengthens AI-based security, supporting zero trust automation
• SentinelOne and Snyk unveil AI agent security technology
The article also summarised moves by South Korean and overseas companies around AI.
Fasoo will merge its U.S. unit with a local AI specialist and step up its push into the global AI market. Fasoo CEO Kyu-gon Cho (조규곤) said, “Fasoo, which has led the global data security and management market, is recently transforming into a company that supports customer AX, and this merger of the U.S. unit is also being pursued as part of that.” He added, “As Fasoo’s strong competitiveness in AI, data and security meets Consilix’s specialised talent and consulting capabilities, please look forward to targeting the symbolic AI market.”
• Fasoo U.S. unit merges with AI company Consilix, targeting global AX
AI and cloud company MegazoneCloud signed an official partnership on strategic cooperation with global cybersecurity company Check Point Software for targeting the AI-native and cloud security markets. SK Shieldus will work with global testing and certification body TUV SUD Korea (TUV SUD 코리아), in cooperation to support OT/ICS security compliance responses for companies expanding overseas. RSUPPORT signed an exclusive distribution agreement in Japan with anti-ransomware specialist EveryZone. Under the deal, RSUPPORT will oversee sales, distribution and marketing of White Defender in Japan.
• MegazoneCloud partners with Check Point in AI and cloud security push
• SK Shieldus cooperates with TUV SUD on OT/ICS security compliance
• RSUPPORT and EveryZone cooperate to expand anti-ransomware solution White Defender in Japan
Check Point Software Technologies introduced a new service, Secure AI Advisory Service, designed to help companies accelerate AI adoption by integrating governance, risk management and compliance from the outset. Google announced a goal of switching to post-quantum cryptography by 2029 to prepare for security threats from quantum computers.
• Check Point launches Secure AI Advisory Service targeting corporate AX
• Google: quantum computer threat could come sooner than expected; targets security transition by 2029
Software supply chain security specialist Labrador Labs raised series B funding totalling 14.5 billion won.
• Software supply chain security firm Labrador Labs completes 14.5 billion won series B funding
A fully autonomous AI red-team tool, PentAGI, has been released as open source. It is drawing attention in the cybersecurity industry after receiving more than 8,200 stars on GitHub.
• Autonomous AI red-team tool PentAGI released as open source, could shake up penetration testing industry
The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee will strengthen cooperation with U.S. network and security company Cisco. The committee will continue efforts such as fostering core AI talent, advancing security infrastructure and expanding regional AI ecosystems by strengthening partnerships with Cisco and other global tech companies.
• National AI strategy committee strengthens cooperation with Cisco on AI security and talent development
A revision to the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection that requires companies to designate a chief information security officer as an executive-level position passed a cabinet meeting on the 24th. The criteria for mandatory application will be detailed in an enforcement decree.
• Mandatory executive-level CISO designation…criteria ‘not yet’
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