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Snyk acquires Invariant Labs to expand AI agent security capabilities
- Snyk Ltd. has acquired Invariant Labs AG, a Swiss artificial intelligence security research firm, to enhance AI agent security capabilities.
- Invariant Labs, founded in 2024 as a spinoff from ETH Zurich university, focuses on developing tools for secure AI agent construction.
- Invariant Labs provides tools like Explorer for runtime observability, Gateway for API traffic routing, and Guardrails for defining AI behavior rules.
- The company's MCP-Scan tool targets Model Context Protocol vulnerabilities and threats like tool poisoning.
- Invariant Labs' expertise will strengthen Snyk's ability to secure AI-native applications and large language model integrations.
- The acquisition includes Invariant Labs' research team known for industry-leading intelligence on AI security.
- Snyk aims to identify and mitigate emerging AI threats with Invariant Labs' innovative approaches.
- Snyk's Chief Innovation Officer emphasized the importance of deepening leadership in AI security through the acquisition.
- The deal signifies a strategic move by Snyk to bolster its capabilities in securing the next generation of AI applications.
- The acquisition is not solely for talent but also for leveraging Invariant Labs' expertise in agentic attack vectors and security standards.
- Snyk plans to utilize Invariant Labs' technology and research to counter AI threats before they impact production environments.
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