Axiado Tackles Cyberattacks with Security Chips and AI
Cyberattacks are increasing, costing organizations billions annually. Startup Axiado aims to combat these attacks with specialized security chips and software.
Founded in 2017, Axiado develops chips to secure various devices, from data centers to 5G infrastructure. These chips protect against boot-level attacks by authenticating updates and verifying the boot sequence's integrity. Similar to chips like Microsoft's Pluton and Google's Titan, Axiado's chip also handles runtime security for software and applications.
Axiado's chip uses root-of-trust technology to prevent hardware tampering and powers a cybersecurity monitoring platform. This platform uses AI to detect malicious activity by analyzing data patterns and comparing them to blacklisted patterns. See how this compares to other security trends in this article.
Expanding Beyond Security Chips
Recognizing the growing investment in AI data centers, Axiado has also developed a system for optimizing data center cooling. This system dynamically adjusts cooling based on workloads, potentially reducing costs and environmental impact.
While custom silicon like Axiado's can enhance security, it's not a foolproof solution. History shows that even advanced security chips can have vulnerabilities. For more on mobile security concerns, read about a new app that detects Pegasus spyware.
Funding and Future Plans
Axiado recently secured $60 million in Series C funding, bringing its total raised to $140 million. This funding will support go-to-market strategies and expand its workforce. The company plans to begin mass production and generate revenue in 2025. This comes at a time when other open security chip projects, like Google's OpenTitan, are gaining traction. Learn more about Google's advancements in AI in this article about Tim Cook's vision for Apple's future.