Agents of change: The rise of autonomous AI in cybersecurity

Robert Joyce • July 8, 2025

Agents of Change: The Rise of Autonomous AI in Cybersecurity

What happens when AI systems stop waiting for instructions—and start acting on their own?

In our new series with PwC, we explore agentic AI in cybersecurity: autonomous systems that detect threats, coordinate responses, and adapt tactics in real time. No human in the loop.

This isn't just a capability upgrade. It's a fundamental shift in how we design and lead cyber defense—and it raises urgent questions about control, accountability, and what leadership looks like when algorithms become teammates.

Read this piece that I co-authored at PwC.
https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/cybersecurity/the-rise-of-autonomous-ai-in-cybersecurity.html

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