Bar-el Tayouri

Bar-El Tayouri, Head of AI Security at Mend.io, specializes in the intersection of application and AI security. He discusses the challenges traditional AppSec faces in the AI era, emphasizing the need for comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies. The conversation dives into innovative threat discovery techniques, including simulating dynamic attacks and the importance of security integrated into development workflows. Tayouri also highlights the evolving landscape of identity management and security in multi-agent systems, urging a reevaluation of existing governance practices.

Bar-el Tayouri, Head of Mend AI at Mend.io, is a leading expert in AI security and application security. In this conversation, he tackles the hidden dangers of shadow AI and the layers of an AI Bill of Materials (AIBOM). Bar-el emphasizes the necessity of red teaming and shares practical strategies for pre- and post-deployment security. He explores the journey of AI adoption and highlights the complexities in balancing innovation with security. Plus, he shares his love for Ethiopian cuisine, connecting personal passions with professional insights.