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<\/p>\nOrange Cyberdefense will use Mistral AI\u2019s latest model to help test clients\u2019 systems for weaknesses, investigate breaches and speed up responses to cyberattacks.<\/p>\n
The French security firm joined the design partner programme for Mistral Large 4 on Thursday, becoming the first European managed security services provider to take part.<\/p>\n
The Orange unit plans to introduce the model gradually across its services. Its first uses will include technical audits and penetration testing, in which security specialists try to break into a client\u2019s systems to uncover vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n
The model will also help teams assess how attackers might gain access to those systems and investigate incidents when a breach occurs. The aim is to help security staff understand what happ<\/a>ened and respond more quickly.<\/p>\n Mistral launched Large 4 in early October, a model with one trillion parameters, and the company has since made its weights available for download, allowing developers to run and adapt it themselves.<\/p>\n A cybersecurity-focused version is now being tested by a small group of partners, which are restricted to using it on systems they own or have permission to assess.<\/p>\n Orange Cyberdefense will run its security models on computers in Mistral\u2019s European data centres. The company says this arrangement will help clients retain control over their data, an increasingly important consideration when using AI for sensitive security work.<\/p>\n Mistral has made data control and deployment flexibility part of its argument for using open models rather than relying entirely on closed AI systems.<\/p>\n \u201cThis alliance between Orange Cyberdefense and Mistral AI strengthens the foundation of cybersecurity augmented by trustworthy AI,\u201d said Anis Trabelsi, head of innovation and AI at Orange Cyberdefense.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The partnership builds on the security firm\u2019s existing use of AI. Since April 2025, it has used a tool from Qevlar AI in its security operations centres, where staff monitor clients\u2019 systems for threats.<\/p>\n The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement, and the rollout will initially target business and public-sector clients.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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