The Birth of a New Solution
Several years ago, Jonathan Dambrot, a partner at KPMG, was helping customers deploy and develop AI systems when he started to notice certain gaps in compliance and security. According to him, no one could explain whether their AI was secure — or even who was responsible for ensuring that.
The Problem with AI Security and Compliance
Fundamentally, data scientists don’t understand the cybersecurity risks of AI and cyber professionals don’t understand data science the way they understand other topics in technology,’ Dambrot told TechCrunch in an email interview. ‘More awareness of these risks and legislation will be required to ensure these risks are addressed appropriately and that organizations are making decisions on safe and secure AI systems.’
The Birth of Cranium
Dambrot’s perception led him to pitch KPMG Studio, KPMG’s internal accelerator, on funding and incubating a software startup to solve the challenges around AI security and compliance. Along with two other co-founders, Felix Knoll (a ‘growth leader’ at KPMG Studio) and Paul Spicer (a ‘product owner’ at KPMG), and a team of about 25 developers and data scientists, Dambrot spun out the business — Cranium.
Cranium’s Mission
To date, Cranium, which launches out of stealth today, has raised $7 million in venture capital from KPMG and SYN Ventures. ‘Cranium was built to discover and provide visibility to AI systems at the client level, provide security reporting and monitoring, and create compliance and supply chain visibility reporting,’ Dambrot continued.
The Core Product
The core product takes a more holistic view of AI security and supply chain risks. It looks to address gaps in other solutions by providing better visibility into AI systems, providing security into core adversarial risks and providing supply chain visibility.’
Addressing Threats
To that end, Cranium attempts to map AI pipelines and validate their security. This includes identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, as well as implementing measures to mitigate them.
The Benefits of Cranium’s Approach
Cranium’s innovative approach addresses a critical need in the industry: providing organizations with a comprehensive understanding of their AI systems’ security and compliance risks. By doing so, Cranium enables organizations to make informed decisions about their AI deployments and avoid costly mistakes.
Cranium’s Future Plans
Currently, Cranium has around 30 full-time employees. Assuming business picks up, it expects to end the year with around 40 to 50. With its innovative approach and growing team, Cranium is poised to become a leader in the AI security and compliance space.
The Impact of Cranium’s Work
As AI continues to transform industries and revolutionize the way we live and work, the need for secure and compliant AI systems will only continue to grow. By addressing this critical need, Cranium has the potential to have a profound impact on organizations around the world, enabling them to harness the full power of AI while minimizing its risks.
Conclusion
Cranium’s innovative approach to AI security and compliance is a game-changer for organizations looking to deploy AI systems with confidence. With its comprehensive understanding of AI systems’ security and compliance risks, Cranium provides organizations with a critical tool for making informed decisions about their AI deployments. As the industry continues to evolve, Cranium is poised to become a leader in the AI security and compliance space.
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