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AGEST Collaborates with Lazarus for Cybersecurity Innovation

In an effort to combat the rising tide of cyber threats, AGEST, a Tokyo-based technology company, has announced a pivotal collaboration with the US firm Lazarus Enterprises, Inc. This partnership aims to commercialize an advanced autonomous AI-driven cybersecurity platform known as 'AGEST ZERO SHIELD'. The Proof of Concept (PoC) for this innovative solution will commence at the end of July 2026, marking a significant step towards enhancing cybersecurity measures for businesses and organizations.

The Changing Landscape of Cybersecurity

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence, exemplified by the release of the 'Claude Mythos Preview', have fundamentally altered the cybersecurity landscape. The emergence of sophisticated AI models has enabled both attackers and defenders to enhance their tactics exponentially. For businesses, the continuous strengthening of defensive capabilities against emerging cyber threats has become a critical management issue, vital for maintaining trust and ensuring continuity of operations.

However, utilizing advanced AI models for security also introduces various challenges, such as:

• - Risks of external code transmission via API, raising data sovereignty concerns.
• - Increased traffic leading to high token fees due to the growing demand for full scans.
• - Sudden risks of service halts due to stringent conditions and export regulations surrounding frontier AI models.
• - Alert fatigue, resulting from the need to respond to a high frequency of rapid alerts.

As attackers leverage advanced AI technologies, the disparity between attackers and defenders grows, raising concerns about the efficacy of established security measures that inhibit timely code verification from an attacker’s perspective.

Launching AGEST ZERO SHIELD

In response to these pressing challenges, AGEST and Lazarus have developed the AGEST ZERO SHIELD, an all-encompassing cybersecurity platform featuring autonomous AI capabilities. The initial phase of this initiative will include a 'zero-day vulnerability hunting' feature aimed at detecting vulnerabilities akin to those identified by frontier AI. The commercialization of this function is slated for September 2026.

Key Features of AGEST ZERO SHIELD:

• - Data sovereignty: AGEST ZERO SHIELD can be deployed in on-premises environments without the need to transmit source code to foreign entities.
• - Cost-effective licensing model: Instead of a token-based fee structure, a fixed annual licensing fee will be implemented.
• - Continuous updates: Regular enhancements to the cybersecurity-specific AI model will ensure that users benefit from the latest advancements.

Leveraging unique harnesses and LLM tuning with Lazarus, AGEST aims to provide robust vulnerability-hunting capabilities. Initial verifications have successfully identified vulnerabilities that were previously undiscovered, including the CVE associated with 'FFmpeg H.264 slice counter'. This position AGEST ZERO SHIELD as a cutting-edge solution tailored to meet the demands of the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Conducting Proof of Concept

To validate the capabilities of AGEST ZERO SHIELD, AGEST will initiate a series of PoC tests beginning this month in collaboration with major domestic SIer partners. The feedback and results from these tests will be instrumental in refining the platform before its full-scale rollout.

With numerous inquiries already received, AGEST is poised to further engage in discussions about the ongoing PoC and eventual commercialization of AGEST ZERO SHIELD. Plans are also in place to build a comprehensive consulting ecosystem, including partners focused on implementation and hardware procurement.

Future Integration Features

Looking ahead, AGEST intends to introduce a variety of additional features, such as:

• - Real-time target monitoring functions (comparable to CNAP).
• - Security breach detection through log analysis of live targets.
• - Autonomous AI penetration testing capabilities.
• - Offensive cyber control functions.

Conclusion

AGEST remains committed to enhancing the quality of software products while contributing to the advancement of a highly digital society. Details regarding the commercialization timeline and additional functionalities will be released progressively.

For inquiries about AGEST, please visit the official website at AGEST Homepage or contact the AGESTIR Public Relations team at [email protected], phone: 03-6821-1753.