Edera, a cloud security company founded by three women, is tackling the growing problem of vulnerabilities in shared cloud infrastructure, particularly concerning AI workloads relying on GPUs. Their technology focuses on creating robust workload isolation, ensuring that a compromise in one part of the system doesn't lead to a widespread breach.
The company's solution addresses the inherent limitations of GPUs, which, while powerful, are not designed with sufficient security features for isolated processes. Edera's technology enables nearly any device to run in its own isolated cloud space, mitigating the risk of cascading attacks. This is especially crucial for legacy applications and end-of-life software that might not be easily patched.
Edera recently secured $15 million in Series A funding, a significant achievement considering the current muted VC landscape and the persistent underfunding of female-founded startups. The founders highlight the challenges they've faced and the responsibility they feel in representing women in the tech industry.
The founders aim to make robust security measures easier to implement for network engineers and IT managers, reducing the risk of major breaches caused by exploited vulnerabilities or insider threats. Their technology seeks to eliminate the trade-off between security, performance, and innovation, allowing organizations to adopt the latest technologies without compromising their security posture.