How Backslash Security is Changing the Game in AI and Coding
AI and Machine Learning: Security Category
In a major win, Backslash Security has been named a standout in the 2025 InfoWorld Technology of the Year Awards, specifically in the AI and Machine Learning: Security category. This honor highlights their unique approach to securing AI-driven coding environments, which is becoming increasingly important as AI tools become more common in software development.
The Rise of AI-Assisted Coding
The rise of AI-assisted coding has brought new challenges. AI tools like coding agents, MCP servers, and automated workflows are now part of the software creation process. While they boost efficiency, they also introduce new security risks. Traditional security methods often fail to catch these risks until much later in the development cycle. Backslash Security aims to address this by providing tools that monitor and secure the entire AI-driven development process from the start.
Shahar Man's Insights
Shahar Man, the co-founder and CEO of Backslash Security, emphasized the need for innovative security solutions. He pointed out that as AI tools generate code faster than ever, relying on outdated security measures is no longer an option. Backslash's platform is designed to stay ahead of these emerging vulnerabilities, allowing teams to innovate without compromising security.
Key Features of Backslash's Platform
- Hardens configurations across various AI coding tools and workflows.
- Applies secure prompt rules to prevent risky AI-generated actions before they happen.
- Continuously evaluates risks during AI-assisted coding to catch vulnerabilities as they occur.
- Real-time validation of MCP servers ensures they operate securely.
Industry Recognition
Doug Dineley, Executive Editor of InfoWorld, noted that AI is transforming products in unexpected ways. The 2025 Technology of the Year Award winners, including Backslash Security, are at the forefront of this innovation, putting AI to practical use for enterprises.
Recent Launch and Comprehensive Security
This recognition comes at a pivotal time for Backslash Security. The company recently launched its Model Context Protocol (MCP) Security Solution, which secures the use of MCP servers in modern software development environments. This solution is part of Backslash's broader platform, which is designed to provide comprehensive security for AI-driven coding environments.
Empowering Organizations
Backslash Security's platform is built to empower organizations to use AI-native software development safely and securely. It works with modern IDEs and coding agents to provide visibility, governance, and protection across AI developer environments. The platform also monitors the use of MCP servers and ensures that AI-generated application code adheres to security best practices and compliance requirements.
