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Agentic AI for Cybersecurity: Building Autonomous Defenders and Adversaries
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Agentic AI for Cybersecurity: Building Autonomous Defenders and Adversaries

by Omar Santos
June 2026
Intermediate
386 pages
8h 22m
English
Cisco Press
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Chapter 10. Securing Agentic AI Systems

In the previous chapters, we explored the transformative impact of agentic AI systems on cybersecurity, software engineering, and business operations. We witnessed how these autonomous agents can perform complex tasks with minimal human intervention, from reconnaissance and exploitation in offensive security to automated incident response and decision-making in business leadership.

However, we must ensure these powerful systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with our organizational policies. This chapter explores the critical considerations for securing agentic AI systems, drawing from industry-leading frameworks including OWASP, the Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI), NIST AI Risk Framework, and MITRE ...

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