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Guardrail Technologies, the pioneer behind the first and only all-in-one, enterprise-grade platform built to safeguard businesses from the growing risks of artificial intelligence, today announced that Todd Marlin, EY's former Global Forensic Technology & Innovation Leader, has been appointed CEO and board member.
Throughout his more than two-decade career as a forensic technology leader working with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies, Marlin has witnessed firsthand how unchecked technological advancements can expose organizations to significant risks, ranging from data breaches to ethical lapses. This perspective led him to the helm of Guardrail Technologies, where he is singularly motivated to empower people and businesses to harness the power of AI without sacrificing privacy, security, or control. With the addition of Marlin, a top expert in cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI risks, Guardrail Technologies can continue to expand its industry-leading protective suite.
“AI has the power to transform companies, but it also accelerates the risks tied to poorly controlled data and unchecked systems,” Marlin said. “I've seen how the erosion of control over information can dismantle trust, disrupt operations, and compromise even the strongest enterprises — sometimes putting them out of business. At Guardrail Technologies, we’re building the tools not just to mitigate those risks but to empower organizations to take full command. Privacy and security aren’t optional in the age of AI — they’re the foundation for ethical innovation.”
Joining Marlin in leading Guardrail Technologies’ next phase is Richard Sussman, the lead investor in Guardrail Technologies, who now assumes the role of executive chairman. As the co-founder of top-performing venture funds, Sussman has invested in over 225 startups, collectively valued at more than $11 billion. His latest endeavor, the Filter Fund, focuses on advancing the ethical and responsible use of AI, with Guardrail Technologies as its flagship investment. This commitment was shaped by Sussman’s experience developing and investing in technologies that he later realized can come at a significant societal cost, especially when privacy, security, and ethical considerations are overlooked in the name of shorter-term gains.
“Guardrail Technologies embodies my belief that we must create an ethical guardrail around AI if it is to benefit society and business alike,” said Sussman. “It’s the crown jewel of my portfolio.”
Guardrail Technologies also announced strategic additions to its leadership team, including Jeff Torello, who joins as chief technology officer. Bringing more than two decades of experience in AI, cybersecurity, and product innovation — and a history of leading high-performing teams and delivering cutting-edge solutions at Intel Corporation — Torello will drive Guardrail Technologies’ rapid product development, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of AI security technology. Hannah Miet also joins as chief marketing officer, a visionary marketer with a proven track record of growing global technology brands. She will spearhead Guardrail’s efforts to amplify its brand and communicate its unique value in the AI security space.
AI is rapidly becoming critical infrastructure. AI transformation is no longer a choice for businesses. But AI use is also something C-suite executives and boards can’t afford to get wrong. Current AI models often expose sensitive proprietary data to large language models that learn and inadvertently share confidential information. As a result, enterprise AI use exposes companies to catastrophic risks such as data leaks, IP theft, compliance failures, and more.
To make matters worse, traditional cybersecurity tools aren’t designed to handle the complexity or speed of AI, leaving many companies vulnerable to these reputational threats.
Fortunately, there is now a solution: Guardrail Technologies, the first comprehensive security platform built to allow companies to go fast with AI — without crashing. Guardrail Technologies’ Pro Platform™, its flagship solution, provides an independent Trust Layer™ of comprehensive security, privacy, and control tools that protect businesses against AI risks. This protective armor enables AI models to receive the necessary signals to perform their tasks, without providing access to confidential, sensitive data or trade secrets.
Guardrail Technologies’ ethos is “your data, your control, your terms,” Marlin says. By tailoring the security architecture, organizations using the Guardrail Pro Platform can define exactly who has access to sensitive information, ensuring critical assets remain in the right hands.
The company’s solutions provide algorithmic choice, allowing businesses to use AI tools that meet their unique needs while maintaining full oversight and compliance. Guardrail Technologies works with most major productivity suites and AI models, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Open AI and Anthropic. The company’s partnership with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure allows Guardrail Technologies to provide an independent Trust Layer for organizations globally.
Guardrail Technologies lets your company use AI, without being used by AI — so you stay in control.
