Sweet Security, a cybersecurity startup led by former IDF cyber chiefs, has secured $75 million in Series B funding to combat the hidden risks of AI. The company's founders, who also served in Unit 8200 and as IDF CISO, aim to secure enterprises against cloud and AI threats. This funding brings Sweet Security's total investment to $120 million, with around $15 million allocated to secondary deals. Sweet Security offers a comprehensive cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) that provides full visibility into systems at all stages of code execution. The company's AI security platform (AISP) enables AI teams to discover and manage AI models and agents, preventing unnecessary permissions and dangerous configurations. Sweet Security's offering was developed by retired Brigadier General Dror Kashti, retired Colonel Eyal Fisher, and Orel Ben-Ishay, and the company now employs about 70 people in Israel and the U.S. with clients including Fortune 1000 organizations. The investment will allow Sweet Security to accelerate global expansion and technological innovation. But here's where it gets controversial: while Sweet Security's CNAPP and AISP offer comprehensive protection, some argue that the company's focus on cloud and AI threats may overlook other critical security issues. And this is the part most people miss: Sweet Security's solution is tailored to the organization's environment, not hypothetical threats, which may lead to a false sense of security for some. So, what do you think? Do you agree or disagree with this interpretation? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
