Welcome to Snyk Labs: Charting the Course for AI-Native Security

Software development is in the midst of a monumental shift, powered by the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence. AI isn't just changing how we build software; it's transforming the very nature of applications themselves. As AI-native applications become more prevalent, we're also seeing new, complex security threats emerge. Traditional security approaches aren’t designed for the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of Large Language Models (LLMs), agents, and other AI-driven systems.

This is why we're thrilled to introduce Snyk Labs, our new innovation and research arm dedicated to tackling these challenges head-on. Snyk Labs is your resource hub for understanding and navigating the future of AI security. We'll showcase the latest technical demos and prototypes, incisive think pieces on emerging AI threats and standards, and breakthrough research from our team and our partners..  

Securing this new AI development lifecycle requires a fresh perspective and a commitment to continuous innovation. Modern security strategies must be adaptive, embedding security from the earliest stages of development and continuously monitoring AI behavior for anomalies to account for the nondeterministic workflows at the core of an AI-native application. 

So, what's on the immediate horizon for Snyk Labs? One of our primary focus areas is AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM), and a critical piece is developing an AI Bill of Materials (AI BoM) to provide clear visibility into where and how AI models are being used within your software. 

But knowing what you have is just the beginning. Drawing on Snyk's deep expertise in vulnerability research, we're also pioneering the GenAI Model Risk Registry. This will be an invaluable resource for understanding and mitigating the risks associated with different AI models.  

In addition to pioneering research, Snyk Labs is fostering a community and building coalitions to collectively advance AI security. We're actively contributing to new LLM security standards with organizations like OWASP and participating in initiatives such as CoSAI.  

The journey into AI-native development is exciting, and we're here to help you navigate it securely. We invite developers, security leaders, and anyone building with AI to explore what Snyk Labs has to offer.

Step into the lab and:

• Check out our latest research and technical deep dives.

• Engage with our experiments and see AI security in action.

• Follow our journey and stay updated on the latest insights.

Visit us today at labs.snyk.io and let's build the secure future of AI, together.