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One does not simply defend agentically

Defenders can’t use AI in the same way attackers can, but there’s much they can do to unlock the potential of agentic cyber defence.

Excerpt from the primary source: UK National Cyber Security Centre

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One does not simply defend agentically UK National Cyber Security Centre · ncsc.gov.uk · Sep 21, 2026 · Primary source