TENEX.AI, WitnessAI launch global enterprise AI security
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES — TENEX.AI, an AI-native cybersecurity company, and WitnessAI, developer of the first enablement platform for safe AI use, have announced a partnership to deliver managed security and compliance services for enterprises leveraging artificial intelligence.
The collaboration aims to help organizations safely adopt generative AI (GenAI) to boost employee productivity, customer engagement, and operational security.
Combining technology and expertise for safe AI adoption
WitnessAI brings to the partnership its Secure AI Enablement Platform, which offers organizations visibility into how employees use AI, enforces policy controls, and protects sensitive data through advanced analytics and security modules.
The platform is designed to help enterprises understand risks, mitigate threats, and identify areas for return on investment and operational improvement.
“Enterprise interest in safe AI adoption is off the charts, and organizations are looking for expertise beyond the technology itself,” said Rick Caccia, CEO, WitnessAI.
“TENEX.AI helps to fully solve the AI adoption challenge by delivering services around the software. We help enterprises use AI to move fast but stay safe together.”
TENEX.AI complements this with managed services and operational expertise, guiding enterprises through the complexities of security, compliance, and safe AI integration.
“Secure AI adoption isn’t just a security problem; regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and organizational improvement are key factors in ensuring success,” said Eric Foster, CEO of TENEX.AI.
“Combining our expert services and WitnessAI’s visibility and policy controls solve the whole problem for enterprise security and privacy teams, enabling customers to become industry leaders.”
Global reach and backing from leading investors
Both companies already serve multinational organizations, deploying their solutions across North America, Europe, and Asia.
WitnessAI, founded in 2023 and incubated by Ballistic Ventures, recently secured $27.5 million in funding from GV (Google Ventures) and Ballistic Ventures to accelerate its development and global expansion.
TENEX.AI, headquartered in Central Florida with a Cyber Command Center in Kansas City, was founded by leaders with deep expertise in AI and cybersecurity, including those who previously managed over 75% of Google’s security business at peak.
Backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Shield Capital, TENEX.AI employs 11-50 staff and is rapidly expanding to meet growing demand for its AI-powered Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services.
About the companies
WitnessAI provides a cloud-based platform for AI privacy, governance, and security. Its platform offers modules for observability, policy enforcement, and protection of enterprise data, deploying isolated, encrypted solutions for each customer.
TENEX.AI, meanwhile, delivers AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, including MDR, proactive threat management, and automated response. The company blends machine intelligence with human expertise to help organizations of all sizes detect, contain, and neutralize threats in real time.
