CalypsoAI

CalypsoAI is an AI security and governance platform purpose-built for enterprises and government organizations deploying large language models and generative AI applications. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, CalypsoAI has distinguished itself through its deep focus on the defense and intelligence community, building security-first solutions that meet the stringent requirements of classified and sensitive environments. The company's proximity to the federal government ecosystem and early investment in AI security give it a unique position at the intersection of national security and AI governance. The platform's core offering centers on LLM guardrails and security controls that protect organizations from the risks associated with generative AI adoption. CalypsoAI provides real-time content filtering, prompt injection detection, data leakage prevention, and output validation for LLM-powered applications. These capabilities allow organizations to enforce acceptable use policies, prevent sensitive information from being exposed through AI interactions, and ensure that AI-generated content meets quality and safety standards. The platform operates as a security layer that sits between users and LLM endpoints, providing centralized policy enforcement and monitoring. CalypsoAI also offers comprehensive audit logging and compliance reporting capabilities, enabling organizations to maintain detailed records of all AI interactions for regulatory compliance and forensic analysis. The platform supports deployment in both cloud and on-premise environments, which is critical for government and defense customers who often operate in air-gapped or highly restricted network environments. This flexibility extends to support for multiple LLM providers and self-hosted models. The platform aligns with key governance frameworks including the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, the EU AI Act, and DoD-specific AI ethics principles. CalypsoAI's focus on the government and defense market means its solutions are designed with the highest security standards in mind, though this specialization also means the platform may be less optimized for purely commercial use cases. The company targets enterprise and government customers who need robust, auditable AI security controls, particularly those in defense, intelligence, financial services, and healthcare where data sensitivity and regulatory compliance are paramount concerns.