Obsidian Security hits a $1.1bn valuation as AI reshapes the threat
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SaaS security vendors getting repriced upward on the back of AI demand is a clear signal that boards will fund defense for AI-era attack surfaces even as they squeeze other IT lines. If you're rolling out AI across core workflows, expect pointed questions on how you're securing SaaS, model access, and data flows—and come prepared with a concrete vendor and control story.
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