Quick Heal Technologies Limited Listed as a Consortium Member of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium, Pioneering AI Safety

● India’s Only cybersecurity-focused firm to be a part of the consortium

● Quick Heal’s second major global initiative after the recent collaboration on NIST-NCCoE’s Data Classification project. Pune, 10th April 2024: Quick Heal Technologies Ltd., a global provider of cybersecurity solutions, proudly announces its membership in the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC). The US AISIC is a pivotal initiative dedicated to advancing AI safety and trustworthiness. Quick Heal is the only

cybersecurity-focused firm from India to achieve this milestone, marking a significant moment in the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem’s maturity. Following its recent collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) for Data Classification, Quick Heal’s prestigious inclusion in the U.S. AISIC underscores the company’s commitment to fostering responsible AI adoption. The company is known for providing cutting-edge enterprise cybersecurity solutions through its brand Seqrite and its three-decades-long expertise in the domain. The U.S. AISIC is a key player in developing innovative methods for evaluating AI systems, aiming to enhance the safety and trustworthiness of this rapidly evolving technology. With Seqrite Labs, India’s largest malware analysis facility, and its heavy focus on R&D, Quick Heal Technologies Ltd. is set to make substantial contributions to five working groups within AISIC - Risk Management for Generative AI, Synthetic Content, AI Capability Evaluations, AI Red-Teaming, and Safety & Security. Dr. Kailash Katkar, MD of Quick Heal Technologies Ltd., said, “The collaboration with the U.S. AISIC is a strategic milestone demonstrating India’s cybersecurity ecosystem’s maturity and readiness to take on the global stage. AI is a doubleedged sword, presenting both immense opportunities and significant challenges. It is both an honor and a responsibility to lead in the cybersecurity domain, Quick Heal and Seqrite, supported by Seqrite Labs, are uniquely positioned to contribute to the consortium’s agenda. Thanks to the relentless efforts of our team, we stand poised to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of AI safety and security on a global scale.” Commenting on the development, Vishal Salvi, CEO of Quick Heal Technologies Ltd., said, “We are honored to collaborate with the U.S. AISIC in advancing the frontier of responsible AI. Quick Heal and our enterprise cybersecurity brand, Seqrite are dedicated to fostering a future where emerging technologies thrive with security and accountability.