NIST focuses on agentic AI threat for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed every October, is increasingly focusing on new and evolving threats, particularly those involving artificial intelligence.

While fundamental cybersecurity practices remain crucial, the emergence of agentic AI presents novel challenges for securing digital foundations.

This year's Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities, themed "Securing the Next 250" by NIST, emphasize the integration of AI into cybersecurity.

A key focus is the impact of agentic AI on software development, with a webinar scheduled on "DevSecOps and the Impact of Agentic AI."

Providers can help clients establish identity and access controls for AI agents, define what those agents are authorized to do, and monitor their activity for unexpected behavior.