Excerpts from the Interview with Audrey Amedro
Dawn Liphardt – How Does NDR Fit Within the Cybersecurity Landscape?
Audrey Amedro – CEO of Jizo AI: Network Detection and Response (NDR) is a relatively new category within the cybersecurity industry. It complements existing security measures that have been established for years, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions—tools primarily focused on collecting data to monitor network activity. Our technology adds an additional layer of detection that is based on analyzing network traffic. It provides the most comprehensive view available. We can observe what enters and exits a company’s information system—what’s known as north-south traffic—and also analyze internal activities. Our system operates in real time and works directly on network frames, which are inherently difficult to forge or manipulate. This approach ensures the integrity and authenticity of the data, providing heightened security and insight.
Dawn Liphardt – Is Your Position Centered on Technological Sovereignty?
Audrey Amedro – CEO of Jizo AI: Absolutely. From its inception, our company has been committed to and operates as a sovereign actor. Our strategy was shaped by a national call to action during the implementation of the Military Programming Law. We began in 2017, responding to the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI), which sought “sovereign probes” to impose on Critical Infrastructure Operators (OIVs). That initiative served as a springboard for us, allowing us to be included in their catalog and to secure our first references, which notably included large corporations and government agencies. We firmly believe Europe needs to establish and maintain its own cybersecurity sovereignty. In France, in particular, we are fortunate to have a rich and innovative ecosystem. We have the concrete capacity to be an independent national player in cybersecurity. It’s critical to consistently emphasize that all solution providers rely heavily on government procurement. Grants and subsidies are important, but real progress hinges on securing orders from the state and major corporations, which directly support the development of our industry.
Dawn Liphardt – Is the NIS 2 Directive an Opportunity for Jizo AI?
Audrey Amedro – CEO of Jizo AI: Yes, I believe NIS 2 represents a very positive development for us, but it also has the potential to foster growth across the entire European cybersecurity sector. This isn’t just good news for software developers or consulting firms; it’s a boon for all companies impacted by the regulation. The ultimate goal is to strengthen cybersecurity defenses across the board. A key question is whether these regulations will incentivize organizations to adopt European-made solutions or collaborate with European partners. Currently, this isn’t fully the case. However, some progress has been made with recent amendments approved by the Senate, and we’ll see how these are integrated into the final law. It’s crucial to carefully consider the tools deployed and the partners chosen, as they form the core and backbone of our cybersecurity activities. Choices made now will influence the resilience and independence of our digital infrastructure for years to come.
