Cybersecurity is facing new challenges as AI-powered tools enable rapid and sophisticated attacks. Snehal Antani, CEO of Horizon3.ai and former chief technology officer of the Joint Special Operations Command, highlighted how their AI hacker accessed sensitive aircraft carrier files in under five minutes. Nation-state actors increasingly exploit small supply chain entities to infiltrate larger organizations. Inspired by Israel’s integration of elite military talent with venture capital, Horizon3.ai aims to bridge military-grade tech expertise and Silicon Valley innovation to counter evolving threats.