Agentic AI and Cybersecurity: Threats, Governance, and Strategy

The same capabilities that make AI valuable for cybersecurity, including autonomous operation, rapid decision-making at scale, and minimal human oversight, are also the ones most likely to cause harm. These risks are further complicated by gaps in existing legal and policy frameworks, making regulation and accountability particularly challenging.

This panel discussion will drill down on several questions at the heart of this paradox: what does agentic AI mean for the threat landscape and offense/defense balance in cybersecurity; how should defenders think about the opportunities and drawbacks of employing agentic systems; and who bears liability when AI causes or fails to prevent a breach?

This is a hybrid event. Please be sure to RSVP for in-person attendance (Harvard ID holders only), or register to join on Zoom. Lunch will be served for in-person attendees.

This event is generously supported by Orrick, Herrington, & Sutcliffe LLP through the Orrick Colloquium on CyberSecurity/CyberLaw at Harvard Law School.