Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: How to Strengthen Your Defenses

Cybersecurity teams are moving into a new phase. AI is no longer simply useful for alerts, reports, or basic automation. It can now make decisions, take actions, and work across systems with far less human input.

That raises a major question for security professionals: how do you fight against AI systems that can act on their own?

In this Learn-It-Live session, Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: How to Strengthen Your Defenses Autonomously, you will understand how agentic AI is being used in cyberattacks, where it can create new risks, and how security teams can use similar technology to respond faster. The session will also cover the skills professionals need as security operations become more AI-led.

You will also get a look at how the IIIT-B AI-Powered Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity can help you build these skills for the next stage of your career.

July 22, 2026 | 8 PM IST | 10:30 AM ET

What You Will Learn

• Understand how agentic AI differs from traditional AI in cybersecurity
• Explore major 2026 risks like prompt injection and memory poisoning
• See how AI agents are being used in modern SOC operations
• Learn why non-human AI identities create new access risks
• Understand the skills needed for autonomous security roles
• See how IIIT-B’s cybersecurity program supports career growth

About the Speaker

Harsha Vardhan Penugonda: Site Reliability Engineer at Morgan Stanley | Ex Masai School

Harsha Vardhan Penugonda specializes in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, automation, and AI-driven engineering solutions. His work focuses on building reliable, scalable systems and exploring practical applications of AI in modern engineering and cybersecurity.

Why You Should Join

• Get a clear view of how agentic AI is changing attack and defense
• Learn practical SOC use cases beyond the usual AI buzz
• Understand new risks around AI agents, access, and identity
• See what skills can help you move toward senior security roles
• Ask your questions during the live Q&A

Seats for the session are limited; claim yours before they fill up.

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