Latacora is security for startups without the unicorn hire

Latacora offers a unique approach to security for startups by providing a fractional expert model that integrates deep expertise across various specializations, such as cryptography and cloud security, into a company's security team. This model allows startups access to specialized knowledge that would be financially unfeasible to hire full-time. By embedding themselves for long-term engagements, Latacora can influence architectural decisions that prevent future security issues, as illustrated by their work with WorkOS over several years. The company has harnessed AI advancements, particularly with Claude 3.5 Sonnet, to democratize access to their sophisticated internal tools, enabling team members to query complex data in natural language. Latacora recognizes three fronts in AI security: protecting AI features within products, using AI tools like ChatGPT for company processes, and defending against AI-enhanced phishing and social engineering attacks, which have become more sophisticated over time. This interview took place at AWS re:Invent 2025.