Ex-White House cyber deputy launches SAIF nonprofit with $25M from a16z founders for AI cyber defense
vishalmisra · x · 2026-10-15
Anne Neuberger, former NSA official and White House Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber, launched Securing America's Infrastructure Foundation (SAIF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free AI-powered cyber defense, hands-on support and training to small cities, school districts and rural hospitals. a16z founders committed $25M; the founding board includes Brian Barrios, Bob Lord, vishalmisra and Phil Venables. Motivation: ransomware routinely shuts down 911 dispatch and drains hospital budgets at institutions least equipped to defend themselves.
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