Securing AI Applications in the Cloud

What does it take to secure AI-based applications in the cloud? In this episode, host Ashish Rajan sits down with Bar-El Tayouri, Head of Mend AI at Mend.io, to dive deep into the evolving world of AI security. From uncovering the hidden dangers of shadow AI to understanding the layers of an AI Bill of Materials (AI-BoM), Bar-el breaks down the complexities of securing AI-driven systems.

Learn about the risks of malicious models, the importance of red teaming, and how to balance innovation with security in a dynamic AI landscape.

This episode covers:

• What is an AIBOM and why it matters
• The stages of AI adoption: experimentation to optimization
• Shadow AI: A factor of 10 more than you think
• Practical strategies for pre- and post-deployment security
• The future of AI security with agent swarms and beyond

Speakers:

• Bar-El Tayouri, Head of Mend AI – Mend.io
• Ashish Rajan, Podcast Host – Cloud Security Podcast