ModelOp vs Protect AI

ModelOp provides a centralized platform for managing the full AI lifecycle, from intake to retirement, for ML, GenAI, Agentic AI, and vendor models. It offers a single system of record for AI inventory, automates policy enforcement and workflows, enables continuous monitoring for risks like bias and drift, and generates audit-ready reports. Targeted at complex regulated enterprises, it integrates with existing systems to accelerate AI deployment while ensuring compliance and control across teams. Distinct from MLOps tools or GRC systems, ModelOp orchestrates governance end-to-end, supporting internal and third-party AI at scale.

Protect AI was a Seattle-based MLSecOps company founded in 2022 by Ian Swanson, Daryan Dehghanpisheh, and Badar Ahmed that built a comprehensive AI and ML security platform. The platform comprised three main products — Guardian (model scanning and supply-chain security), Recon (AI red teaming), and Layer (runtime monitoring) — operating on a unified platform. The company was backed by 17,000+ security researchers via its huntr community and partnered with Hugging Face on threat research. Protect AI was acquired by Palo Alto Networks on July 22, 2025 and its technology has been integrated into Prisma AIRS (AI Runtime Security), Palo Alto's comprehensive AI security platform. Prior to acquisition the company had raised $108.5M total ($14M seed in December 2022, $35M Series A in July 2023, $60M Series B in August 2024), all led by Evolution Equity Partners.