IriusRisk announces appointment of new Head of AI

IriusRisk, the industry-pioneering platform for automated threat modelling, has announced the appointment of Jose López Muñoz as its new Head of AI.

The appointment represents another key milestone in IriusRisk’s plans to power the development of advanced AI-driven threat modelling solutions, transforming how the company can help its customers design secure software and systems.

Prior roles of Jose López Muñoz

Jose López Muñoz’s immediate priorities will be helping IriusRisk’s customers take a proactive approach against the threats posed by AI. This will include encouraging the adoption of a security-by-design approach, and threat modelling processes when systems are designed, to make companies more resilient to a cyber threat.

Jose joins IriusRisk from retail tech startup DTEK.ai, where he was also the Head of AI. Prior to this, he spent six years at IT security company Mimecast, including three years as their Principle Machine Learning Engineer. Here, his work focused on building network-based systems for email security, identification of threats using natural language processing (NLP) and brand protection.

Rapid development of AI

The appointment follows the publication of IriusRisk’s AI & ML Security Library in October, which allows organisations to model their planned ML software, and quickly understand what the security risks are, as well as understand what they need to do to mitigate each of those risks.

The implications of the rapid development of AI on cyber security is a significant cause for concern

The implications of the rapid development of AI on cyber security is a significant cause for concern – earlier this year, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC, part of GCHQ) warned that new AI tools will lead to an increase in cyberattacks and lower the barrier of entry for less sophisticated hackers to do digital harm. 

Protection against the AI threat is therefore a top priority both for cyber professionals and at board level.

Strengthening IriusRisk’s capacity 

Stephen de Vries, CEO of IriusRisk says: “We are delighted to welcome Jose as IriusRisk’s new Head of AI - his appointment signifies a pivotal step in our mission to combat evolving threats and enhance our threat modelling capabilities to ensure our clients stay ahead of emerging dangers." 

Stephen de Vries adds, "By enhancing our AI capability, we're strengthening IriusRisk’s capacity to deliver cutting-edge security solutions that adapt to the continuously evolving cyber challenge. This strategic addition underscores our commitment to staying ahead of technological advancements, bolstering defences against emerging AI-driven cyber threats.”

IriusRisk’s new Head of AI

Jose López Muñoz, Head of AI at IriusRisk, said: “I’m very excited to join IriusRisk, particularly at such an important moment for the cybersecurity sector. The evolving nature of AI presents both challenges and opportunities for threat modelling - by harnessing its full potential, we can enhance our ability to anticipate and mitigate emerging cyber threats."

Jose López Muñoz adds, "Together with our talented team, I’m looking forward to pioneering new frontiers in threat modelling, ensuring our clients remain prepared against the ever-changing digital risks."