A startup called Conflixis has developed AI software to help hospitals identify risky behaviour by doctors. The company uses AI to analyse data from various sources to detect potential conflicts of interest and regulatory risks. Conflixis has secured $4.2 million in seed funding and aims to assist hospitals in reducing risks, increasing transparency, and improving procurement decisions.
Ars Technica hosted an event featuring panel discussions on AI, infrastructure, security, and compliance in business computing. The event highlighted the potential impact of generative AI on business and discussed how companies can manage compliance amid rapid technological changes.
Fortinet has expanded its AI-powered security assistant, FortiAI, to include FortiNDR Cloud and Lacework FortiCNAPP. FortiAI uses generative AI to simplify security analyses, helping with threat detection, alert clarification, and risk assessment. Fortinet continues to incorporate AI across its product portfolio.
Camelot Secure developed an AI tool called Myrddin to assist with CMMC compliance. Integrated into their dashboard, it provides real-time guidance for IT teams conducting assessments. Using advanced AI, Myrddin aims to simplify and accelerate the CMMC process, reducing time and errors. Camelot received an award for this innovation and plans to expand the tool's capabilities in the future.
The Biden administration is finalising a second cybersecurity executive order, building on the 2021 order. The new order, targeting federal agencies, covers AI in cyber defence, secure software transparency, cloud security updates, identity credentialing modernisation, and post-quantum cryptography implementation. It also addresses software bills of materials, open-source cybersecurity, and federal communication security. The order is nearly complete, with a potential early December signing.
