AI Agents: A Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity at RSAC 2026

At RSAC 2026, AI agents were a central topic, highlighted both as a defensive tool and a significant emerging risk that many organizations have not adequately addressed. The event focused on the dual role of AI in cybersecurity, emphasizing its potential threats alongside its protective capabilities. No specific technical details, numbers, dates, or CVE IDs were mentioned in the reported content. The discussion centered on the broader implications of AI adoption in security strategies rather than concrete vulnerabilities or incidents. The source of the information is Tony Anscombe’s wrap-up of the event.