Ent is an endpoint security company building intent-aware prevention that assesses whether a user or AI agent action aligns with company policy before it happens.
Founders
Elias Manousos(United States · ♂)— After co-founding RiskIQ (acquired by Microsoft) and helping build Microsoft Security Copilot, he co-founded Ent in 2026 to bring intent-aware prevention to endpoint security for the AI era.
Brandon Dixon(United States · ♂)— A RiskIQ co-founder who went on to help build Microsoft Security Copilot, he co-founded Ent to shift cybersecurity from reactive detection to preventive, intent-aware control over users and AI agents.
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