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Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: An Analytical Briefing

Published: January 16, 2026

Duration: 41:23

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Agentic AI represents a fundamental paradigm shift in cybersecurity, moving beyond pattern analysis to autonomous decision-making and action. Unlike generative AI, these systems can execute complex, multi-step tasks with minimal human oversight, fundamentally restructuring both defensive and offensive cyber operations. Gartner has named agentic AI the top technology trend for 2025, projecting that 33% of enterprise applications will incorporate it by 2028.

For defenders, agentic AI offers significant operational value by automating Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows, enabling continuous vulnerability testing, executing incident response at machine speed, and performing sophisticated behavioral threat analysis. Early...