HiddenLayer

HiddenLayer is an AI security company that protects intelligent systems and AI deployments. Its work spans discovery, supply chain security, attack simulation and runtime protection, with a technical focus covering machine learning security, malware research, AI threat research and attack simulation. The HiddenLayer Platform brings these together in four capabilities: AI Discovery, which locates AI systems and models across an organisation; AI Supply Chain Security; AI Attack Simulation; and AI Runtime Security. The platform is designed to protect models without requiring access to raw data or algorithms.

The company was founded by security researchers, and its founders discovered the first-ever AI-specific malware. Its team's history includes work at Cylance, where their machine learning model was attacked through the product - an experience that prompted the focus on AI security. HiddenLayer states that deep technical research underpins each advancement in its products, alongside a commitment to transparency and responsibility in how they are built.

HiddenLayer describes its customer base as including leading enterprises and governments, working across the cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, government and enterprise software sectors. Internally it describes the approach to security as collaborative, involving clients, partners and the wider cybersecurity community, with a stated mission of enabling AI to be deployed safely and responsibly at scale.