Agentic AI: A Powerful Force Multiplier for Cyber Defence—But Proceed with Caution
Background The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has released an important perspective on the growing capabilities of Agentic AI and the implications for cyber security. Recent testing demonstrated that advanced AI systems can autonomously reason, adapt, identify vulnerabilities, and execute complex attack sequences to achieve objectives—highlighting both the promise and the risks of this rapidly evolving