Blackstone Invests $27M in AI-Driven Cybersecurity Startup Huskeys

Israeli cybersecurity startup Huskeys has secured a $27 million investment led by Blackstone, raising its total funding to $35 million. The company focuses on enhancing web application firewalls (WAF) with an AI layer to address security challenges posed by autonomous AI agents. Founded by former Unit 8200 alumni, Huskeys aims to modernize outdated security infrastructure that has seen little change in decades. The funding round also included participation from notable cybersecurity firms like Okta and Zscaler, which will help accelerate Huskeys' growth and integration with existing security solutions. Huskeys has already attracted clients such as TikTok and Hugging Face, managing significant internet traffic for these organizations. The CEO emphasized the need for new security measures as AI transforms online interactions, suggesting that future internet identities will predominantly be autonomous agents.

Key Points: • Huskeys raised $27 million led by Blackstone, focusing on AI-enhanced web application firewalls. • The startup aims to modernize cybersecurity infrastructure for an internet increasingly influenced by AI agents. • Major cybersecurity firms like Okta and Zscaler are investing and partnering with Huskeys to enhance security solutions.