As generative AI tools rapidly gain traction across industries, so do concerns around data security, compliance, and unintended leaks. In response, Verax AI — a company focused on helping enterprises adopt AI responsibly — has announced the global launch of Verax Protect, a security-first solution designed to mitigate the risks of generative AI use within large organizations.
With increasing pressure on businesses to harness AI for productivity, many are struggling to balance innovation with cybersecurity. Verax Protect directly addresses this challenge by offering real-time oversight and safeguards against the unintentional exposure of sensitive data — especially relevant in highly regulated sectors like finance, healthcare, and defense.
“Generative AI is a double-edged sword. It promises unprecedented gains in productivity, but it also introduces unprecedented risks,” said Leo Feinberg, Co-founder and CEO of Verax AI. “With Verax Protect, we’re enabling enterprises to stay competitive by leveraging the power of AI without compromising the security, privacy, and compliance of their most sensitive data.”
Growing Risk Exposure in the AI Era
A recent surge in AI adoption has amplified the risk landscape. According to Verax AI, over 40% of U.S. businesses now pay for AI tools — a dramatic increase from just 5% in 2023. Alarmingly, nearly a third of companies already using AI have experienced security incidents related to these technologies.
This comes at a time when the cost of data breaches has reached record highs. The global average cost of a breach hit $4.88 million in 2024, reflecting a 10% increase year-on-year. Many of these incidents are linked to employees unintentionally sharing proprietary or confidential information via AI platforms.
What Verax Protect Offers
Verax Protect is built to give enterprises confidence and control when deploying generative AI tools internally. Key capabilities include:
- Preventing sensitive data leakage: Many AI platforms encourage inputting large amounts of information — including proprietary content. Verax Protect acts as a safeguard, blocking unintended exposure to third-party AI tools.
- Controlling AI-generated oversharing: As AI is increasingly used to draft internal reports or summarize sensitive documents, the risk of inappropriate data visibility grows. Verax helps ensure employees only access content they’re authorized to see.
- Automating AI compliance enforcement: Unlike conventional training or policy reminders, Verax Protect enforces organizational AI rules in real time — preventing accidental or deliberate policy breaches.
- Supporting regulatory compliance: The platform is designed to align with major data regulations and certifications, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and GLBA. It offers auditable proof that AI-related data usage remains compliant.
Built by Proven Tech Entrepreneurs
Verax Protect reflects the founders’ deep experience in cybersecurity and enterprise technology. Leo Feinberg and Oren Gev, the company’s CTO, previously launched CloudEndure, a cloud recovery startup acquired by Amazon Web Services for $250 million.
The new product complements Verax AI’s broader suite, which includes Verax Explore and Verax Control, tools that give businesses insight into their internal and third-party AI tool usage.
Enterprise-Grade AI Trust
Verax Protect integrates directly with enterprise systems and offers fine-grained control over how generative AI tools are used and monitored. It is positioned as a real-time, enterprise-grade risk management solution for a rapidly evolving AI environment.
Learn more at: www.verax.ai
