Agentic Cyberattacks: The Next Evolution of Cyber Threats

Agentic Cyberattacks: The Next Evolution of Cyber Threats Introduction For years, security teams have focused on AI-assisted cyberattacks—situations where attackers use AI to write better phishing emails, generate malicious code, or automate repetitive tasks. That era is already behind us. We are now entering the age of agentic cyberattacks, where AI doesn’t just assist attackers. It acts. Agentic cyberattacks involve autonomous AI agents capable of planning, executing, and adjusting multi-step intrusions without waiting for human direction. These attacks are strategic, adaptive, and continuous, and they represent one of the most significant shifts in cybersecurity we’ve seen in decades. ...

COIR-2: Threat Intelligence & IOC Analysis

COIR-2: Threat Intelligence & IOC Analysis Overview Cyber threat intelligence enables security professionals to identify, analyze, and respond to cyber threats effectively. This lab will teach you how to collect, analyze, and apply Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to security monitoring. Lab Instructions 1. Setting Up Your Environment You will need: A Linux or Windows VM Access to AlienVault OTX, VirusTotal, and MITRE ATT&CK A SIEM tool (Wazuh, Splunk) installed for IOC analysis 2. Collecting Threat Intelligence Data Threat intelligence comes from many sources, including open-source feeds, security vendors, and malware analysis platforms. ...