Startups at the 2024 RSA Startup Competition focused on emerging trends such as AI security, detection and response innovation, and protecting data from AI threats. Reality Defender won for deepfake detection, highlighting the significance of combatting AI-driven threats. Startups emphasized the importance of building bespoke AI models, data security for AI, and reimagining detection and response mechanisms
Key areas of focus included deepfake detection, AI data security using large language models, and automation of response through AI-driven platforms. The competition showcased startups addressing the challenges of AI adversaries and data vulnerabilities, signaling a shift in security product categories towards AI-driven solutions. https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/trends-at-2024-rsa-startup-competition