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Offensive Security Investments Surge as AI Threats Increase
August 28, 2026 · Dark Reading · Severity: MEDIUM
Omdia's Theresa Lanowitz talks with the Dark Reading News Desk about the potential — and risks — of using agentic AI for penetration testing, red teaming, and other practices.
Key Takeaways
- Agentic AI enhances penetration testing efficiency but introduces novel security risks that require careful evaluation.
- Organizations must balance the benefits of AI automation against increased threat complexity and potential vulnerabilities.
- Security teams should develop robust governance frameworks to safely integrate agentic AI into offensive operations.