CrowdStrike & NVIDIA join forces to secure generative AI

CrowdStrike has announced a new partnership with NVIDIA aimed at enhancing security measures for AI innovation, specifically targeting NVIDIA NIM Agent Blueprints. The collaboration will enable developers to securely use open-source models, thereby accelerating the creation of enterprise-grade generative AI applications, such as chatbots and drug discovery tools.

Leveraging NVIDIA NIM Agent Blueprints, which are reference applications utilising NVIDIA NIM microservices and the NVIDIA NeMo platform, part of the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software stack, the partnership aims to support enterprises in securely developing customised generative AI applications. This initiative will utilise the latest open-source foundational models available with NVIDIA NIM.

Commenting on the collaboration, Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer at CrowdStrike, said, "CrowdStrike pioneered AI-native cybersecurity and is at the epicentre of securing the AI systems that are driving the generative AI revolution. We continue to innovate alongside NVIDIA, providing enterprises with the essential tools they need to supercharge generative AI development, utility, and security."

Justin Boitano, Vice President of Enterprise AI Software Products at NVIDIA, highlighted the importance of security in AI development. "Security is fundamental to creating enterprise-grade generative AI applications. With NVIDIA NIM Agent Blueprints supported on CrowdStrike, companies can build applications for core generative AI use cases that align with business security requirements," he said.

The move marks a significant step for both companies in their efforts to support the burgeoning field of generative AI. CrowdStrike’s Falcon cybersecurity platform, which is AI-native, will play a crucial role in ensuring the security of the innovative applications built using NVIDIA’s NIM Agent Blueprints.

This development aligns with the ongoing trends in the tech industry, where the convergence of AI and cybersecurity is becoming increasingly critical. With enterprises seeking more secure and efficient ways to deploy AI models, the collaboration between CrowdStrike and NVIDIA aims to fill that gap.

NVIDIA's NIM Agent Blueprints are designed to provide a reference framework, making it easier for companies to develop and deploy generative AI models. By integrating CrowdStrike's Falcon platform, the goal is to offer a robust security layer that ensures these models and the data they process are secure from potential threats.

Both companies have a strong focus on AI, with CrowdStrike being noted for its AI-native cybersecurity solutions and NVIDIA recognised for its advanced computing and AI platforms. This partnership appears to be a natural fit, aimed at addressing one of the major challenges in AI development today: security.

This collaboration is expected to appeal to a wide range of industries, from healthcare to customer service, where the demand for secure, efficient AI models continues to grow. The focus on generative AI, which can create new content such as text and images based on existing data, is particularly pertinent given its increasing application in various enterprise settings.