ESET and Salesforce Address AI Security Challenges Amid Emerging Threats

• •ESET launched AI Security features to protect against AI-driven threats.
• •Salesforce is hiring a Senior Director to enhance Slack's security for AI agents.
• •Both companies emphasize the need for proactive security measures in the AI era.

ESET has launched new features in its B2B portfolio to combat risks associated with the rise of AI-driven threats, including AI Agent Security and AI Behavioural Monitoring. This update aims to protect organizations from malicious AI components and suspicious AI activity. Meanwhile, Salesforce is seeking a Senior Director of Security Engineering to enhance Slack's security posture in an era where autonomous AI agents are increasingly utilized. The role emphasizes building AI-powered defense capabilities and evolving security practices to counter AI-augmented adversaries. Both companies are responding to a rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape shaped by the integration of AI technologies, which has introduced new attack surfaces and vulnerabilities. ESET's new offerings include enhanced AI detection technologies and a focus on continuous monitoring of AI agents to prevent security incidents. The urgency for organizations, especially small and midsize businesses, to adapt to these challenges is highlighted by ESET's Vice President, Michal Jankech.