The platform is designed to address three security policy challenges commonly faced by businesses. Credit: Shutterstock Cybersecurity startup Discern Security has announced the launch of a new AI-powered security policy management platform. The California-based company operates as “policy intelligence hub” that leverages AI capabilities to monitor and optimize security controls across multiple cybersecurity tools, it said as part of its stealth emergence announcement. Security policy has always been important for security leaders, but with the growth and implementation of diverse security technologies and services, it’s never been more vital. According to Microsoft, large organizations use an average of 75 security solutions, with a growing recognition among cybersecurity leaders that managing multiple vendors and tools can be burdensome for IT teams. What’s more, patchwork solutions can create dangerous blind spots by leaving valuable security insights siloed in separate dashboards, providing an opportunity for threat actors. The advancement of AI adds complexity, particularly the explosive emergence of generative AI and its application by a growing number of security vendors in their offerings. Given generative AI’s unique capabilities as well as its significant risk factors, some argue that organizations need to implement security policies dedicated to the use of the technology. Platform addresses three common security policy challenges Discern’s platform is designed to address three security policy challenges commonly faced by businesses, the firm said in a press release. First, it empowers organizations to maximize the efficacy of their security investments by enhancing the performance of existing products. Second, it alleviates the industry-wide shortage of cybersecurity expertise by taking on the operational heavy lifting, enabling teams to focus on strategic initiatives. Third, it tackles the inherent issue of standalone security products by simplifying the complex configuration process, enhancing security and productivity. Discern Security’s solution is available globally, with pricing based on customer size and number of users, starting from $5,000. Meanwhile, it has secured a $3 million funding round, which will be used to expand the product offering, according to the company. Related content opinion Cybersecurity at a crossroads: Time to shift to an architectural approach The need for greater scale, intelligence, and automation is driving massive change in security operations and the SIEM market. By Jon Oltsik 29 May 2024 8 mins Security Operations Center Security Practices Security Software feature How gen AI helps entry-level SOC analysts improve their skills By automating repetitive triage and documentation tasks, generative AI systems allow entry-level security analysts to spend more time on investigations, response, and developing core skills. By Maria Korolov 05 Mar 2024 14 mins Generative AI Security Operations Center news Visibility, alarm fatigue top remediation concerns in cloud security Confusion, false positives, visibility, and lack of a unified approach are the biggest cloud security issues. By Jon Gold 14 Feb 2024 3 mins Security Operations Center Cloud Security feature How to maintain a solid cybersecurity posture during a natural disaster Fire, flood, eathquake, hurricane, tornado: natural disasters are becoming more prevalent and they’re a threat to cybersecurity that isn’t always on a company’s radar. Here are some ways to prepare for the worst. By James Careless 30 Nov 2023 8 mins Security Operations Center Data and Information Security Security Practices PODCASTS VIDEOS RESOURCES EVENTS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe