New Zealand Firm Among First Globally to Earn AI Security Testing Accreditation
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Capture The Bug, a company based in New Zealand, has become one of the first four organisations in the world to achieve the Security Testing of AI accreditation from CREST. CREST is an international body that sets professional standards for cyber security testing. The new accreditation shows that the company meets high standards when it checks artificial intelligence systems for security weaknesses.
AI systems are now used by many businesses and government agencies. These systems can have security risks, such as data leaks or attacks that trick the software into behaving in unexpected ways. Because of this, companies that test AI for security problems are becoming more important. Accreditation gives customers a way to confirm that a testing provider has the right skills and methods.
The announcement is a sign of growing demand for specialist AI security services. Only four organisations worldwide have reached this stage so far, so the achievement places Capture The Bug among a small group of leaders in the field. For New Zealand, it also shows that local cyber security firms can compete internationally in a fast-growing area of technology.
As AI tools become more common, the need for reliable security testing is likely to increase. Businesses in New Zealand that use AI may benefit from working with accredited providers to reduce risks. CREST's accreditation is expected to become an important reference point for organisations that want to protect their AI systems.
Sources: SecurityBrief New Zealand
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