Cequence Security has announced the general availability of Cequence Platform 9.0, an AI-native release that redefines how organizations approach application and API security in the era of agentic artificial intelligence. The latest platform introduces a built-in AI Assistant, an open Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, a compliance-ready risk rules library, and a re-engineered API security engine designed to support even the largest enterprise environments. Rather than simply adding AI features to an existing platform, Cequence has rebuilt its architecture to deliver a more intelligent, scalable, and automation-driven approach to enterprise security.
A key innovation in Platform 9.0 is its AI Assistant, which enables security practitioners to interact with the platform using natural language instead of navigating complex interfaces. Users can ask questions such as identifying their highest security risks, classifying APIs, generating reports, or drafting security rules, with the platform providing evidence-backed recommendations drawn from live operational data. Unlike conventional security chatbots that primarily benefit experienced professionals, the AI Assistant is designed to support practitioners of all skill levels through transparent reasoning, guided workflows, and human oversight for every action that modifies system configurations.
The platform also introduces an open MCP architecture, enabling organizations to integrate Cequence directly into their existing AI agents, SOAR platforms, and automation workflows without requiring custom integrations. This open architecture allows enterprises to leverage either Cequence’s built-in AI capabilities or their own preferred AI models while maintaining governance through mandatory human approval for all write actions. By combining automation with accountability, the platform ensures that organizations can safely adopt AI-driven security operations without compromising visibility or control.
Another major advancement is the platform’s extensive compliance capabilities, which help organizations accelerate audit readiness and regulatory compliance. Platform 9.0 includes more than 250 pre-built risk rules mapped across 25 global regulatory and security frameworks, including OWASP API Security Top 10, PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, DORA, NIS2, and several regional compliance standards. Organizations can generate one-click audit reports using live security data, test security policies before deployment, and validate controls through an observe mode that minimizes operational disruption while improving compliance management.
To meet the demands of rapidly expanding enterprise API ecosystems, Cequence has also completely redesigned its API security engine to deliver significantly higher scalability and performance. The upgraded architecture supports up to 50 times more API endpoints while maintaining sub-five-second response times across the platform and reducing overall CPU utilization, lowering infrastructure costs for enterprise deployments. As organizations continue adopting AI agents and expanding digital services, Cequence Platform 9.0 positions itself as a next-generation security platform capable of delivering intelligent automation, enterprise-scale API protection, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in an increasingly AI-driven digital landscape.
