Nir Zuk Launches Cylake, a New AI-Powered Cybersecurity Startup

Nir Zuk Launches Cylake, a New AI-Powered Cybersecurity Startup

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Nir Zuk, founder of Palo Alto Networks, has launched a new cybersecurity startup named Cylake, which has secured $45 million in Seed funding from Greylock. Cylake aims to provide AI-powered, hardware-based security solutions for governments and defense contractors, moving away from the cloud-based model Zuk previously endorsed.

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2026-03-05
Cylake officially announced with $45 million in funding
2026-03-06
Articles published detailing Cylake's focus and funding