Mythos was the critical trigger for IBM's open-source cybersecurity push, Krishna says
IBM's CEO Arvind Krishna stated that Anthropic's Mythos was the critical trigger for the company's $5 billion investment in a new cybersecurity offering. The investment aims to address vulnerabilities in open-source software, with major US banks already signing on to the project. IBM shares climbed following the announcement, which is part of the company's effort to enhance cybersecurity through Project Lightwell and Project Glasswing.
- ▪IBM has invested $5 billion in a new cybersecurity offering to address vulnerabilities in open-source software.
- ▪Anthropic's Mythos was the critical trigger for IBM's investment in the cybersecurity offering.
- ▪Major US banks, including Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, have signed on to the project.
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International Business Machines CEO Arvind Krishna said Anthropic's Mythos was pivotal in driving the company's $5 billion investment into a new cybersecurity offering announced Thursday to address vulnerabilities in open-source software."Mythos was the critical triggering factor on this," Krishna said in an exclusive interview with CNBC.Open-source models are often used by companies because of the price and easy access. Red Hat is also part of the effort that is being dubbed Project Lightwell.Major U.S.
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