Varonis introduces AI Shield: Always-On AI risk defense

Varonis Systems, Inc. has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Shield, a continuous AI risk defense solution designed to identify data exposure in real-time while automating corrective actions to prevent potential data breaches.

The introduction of AI Shield addresses vulnerabilities in organizations where employees and AI agents may gain access to sensitive data improperly. This solution continuously monitors AI’s interaction with data and adjusts permissions dynamically to protect sensitive information.

AI Shield utilizes Varonis’ proprietary permission analysis algorithms to make informed decisions on restricting AI access based on various factors such as data sensitivity and user profiles. This proactive approach ensures a secure environment for AI deployment.

David Bass, Varonis EVP of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer, stated, “AI makes the data security challenge much more urgent and complex. AI Shield gives our customers the confidence to deploy AI with both preventative and detective controls that require zero setup and maintenance. It’s always on, always learning, and always working for you behind the scenes to prevent breaches and compliance violations.”

Key features of Varonis AI Shield include:

• Real-time risk analysis to highlight which sensitive data AI can access.
• Automated risk remediation to consistently reduce data exposure at scale.
• Behavior-based threat detection to identify unusual or harmful activities.
• 24/7 alert response for investigating and mitigating data threats.

AI Shield aims to enable employees to leverage AI tools safely by ensuring that access to data is appropriately managed and monitored.