The Singapore-based cybersecurity startup is recognized for its innovative patch management solution
SINGAPORE – Scantist, a rising star in cybersecurity, has been awarded the Trailblazers Transformation Award as part of Google's prestigious AI Trailblazers program. The award highlights Scantist's groundbreaking work in applying generative AI to critical cybersecurity challenges, particularly in the area of software patch management.
The Singapore-based company, co-founded by Professor Liu Yang, who leads the Cybersecurity Lab at NTU, has developed a solution that dramatically reduces the time it takes for companies to implement critical security patches. By leveraging advanced AI models, including Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro and Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Scantist has reduced patch deployment times from months to just hours.
“In recognition of your outstanding achievements, this award recognizes the top teams in the AI Trailblazers program who have demonstrated strong technical skills and admirable attitudes and developed a working generative AI product with significant impact and value,” said a Google representative.
“This recognition from Google validates our approach to solving one of the most pressing cybersecurity problems today,” said Prof. Liu, who is also co-founder of AgentLayer, a company specializing in building an entire suite of AI agent infrastructures . “Our solution not only increases security, but also provides significant cost savings for our enterprise customers. We are already seeing strong interest from several POC customers and the market response has been overwhelmingly positive.”
Scantist says its AI-driven patch management system can save up to 400,000 man-days at large enterprises, a figure that has caught the attention of industry observers and potential customers alike.
“Scantist’s innovative use of generative AI to automate and accelerate the patch backporting process is fundamentally changing the cybersecurity landscape,” said Charles, COO and co-founder of Scantist. “We have seen enormous interest in the market and the initial feedback from POC customers is very promising. This solution has the potential to set a new standard for cybersecurity practices across the technology industry.”
The company's success stems from growing concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in an increasingly digital world. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and common, the ability to quickly deploy security patches across complex IT infrastructures has become a critical need for organizations of all sizes.
The Google AI Trailblazer program, supported by Singapore's Department of Digital Development and Information and Digital Industry (DISG), has provided Scantist with valuable resources and mentorship. This support has been instrumental in further developing the company's technology and business strategy.
Looking forward, Scantist plans to explore synergies between its cybersecurity solutions and AgentLayer's AI agent development and management toolkits. This collaboration could lead to even more advanced security measures and further solidify Scantist's position at the forefront of AI-driven cybersecurity innovation.
As cyber threats continue to evolve, investors and industry analysts will be watching closely to see how Scantist's technology performs in real-world applications. If successful, the company's approach could set a new standard for cybersecurity practices across the tech industry.
For more information about Scantist and its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, visit www.scantist.com.
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