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TELUS Digital Launches Fuel iX(TM) Fortify for Automated Red-Teaming

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Executive Summary

  • TELUS Digital announced the launch of Fuel iX Fortify, an automated red‑teaming platform that tests generative AI systems for security and safety vulnerabilities at scale.
  • The solution runs thousands of adversarial attacks in minutes, provides dashboards and actionable reports, and is designed for use by both technical and non‑technical users.
  • A publicly‑funded Canadian health authority is already using the tool, reporting a 97 % reduction in testing time and faster onboarding of non‑technical experts.

Key Details

  • Product Name: Fuel iX™ Fortify – continuous automated red‑teaming application for GenAI.
  • Core Capabilities:
  • Runs thousands of adversarial attacks on AI assistants, copilots, and applications in minutes.
  • Generates novel attack scenarios based on the latest ATT&CK research; can repeat specific attacks to track changes over time.
  • Provides dashboards, detailed vulnerability reports, and integrates with a wide array‑of GenAI platforms via a single interface.
  • Target Users: Technical security teams as well as non‑technical staff across all industries.
  • Key Features:
  • Accessible design – intuitive UI for both technical and non‑technical users.
  • Actionable reporting – clear overview of vulnerabilities with recommendations.
  • Seamless integration – supports multiple GenAI applications simultaneously.
  • Continuous updates – stays current with emerging threats through regular research‑driven updates.
  • Early Adoption Case:
  • Public health authority in Canada used Fuel iX Fortify to test a career‑advisor chatbot.
  • Achieved a 97 % reduction in testing time; onboarding completed in under 30 minutes for non‑technical experts.
  • Client quote: “Manual red‑teaming was slow, limited in scope and produced error rates as high as 13 %. Fortify let us test our chatbot thoroughly before launch…”.
  • Strategic Rationale (CEO Quote): Bret Kinsella highlighted the shortage of cybersecurity talent and the need for automated AI safety testing to protect brand reputation, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.
  • Related TELUS Digital Offerings: Fuel iX Copilots, Fuel iX Agent Trainer, Fuel I​x Agent Assist – part of a broader AI product suite.

Notable Quotes

“Red‑teaming expertise is in short supply, and many organizations struggle to find the people and time needed to keep pace with evolving risks. Fuel iX Fortify helps close that gap by automating AI safety and security testing and uncovering vulnerabilities early so security teams can proactively mitigate risk.” – Bret Kinsella, General Manager, Fuel iX, TELUS Digital


Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (product launch adds strategic capability but does not disclose immediate financial impact).

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