Automating Exploitation with Agentic Systems presented by Jason Kearns. NAC-ISSA’s March chapter lunch

Abstract: This session explores the emerging role of agentic AI in modern offensive cybersecurity operations. Through a guided presentation and discussion, we will examine how AI-driven agents can be used to automate elements of reconnaissance, web enumeration, and vulnerability discovery within red team workflows.

• Agentic AI for reconnaissance and vulnerability discovery: How autonomous agents can assist in identifying attack surface, enumerating web assets, and surfacing potential vulnerabilities.
• Collaborative agent architectures: Designing systems where multiple specialized agents coordinate tasks to augment traditional security testing approaches.
• Operational implications for red teams and defenders: How AI-enabled automation is changing the pace, scale, and accessibility of offensive security capabilities.

Attendees will leave with a practical understanding of how agentic AI systems can be structured, the opportunities and risks they introduce, and how these technologies may reshape both offensive and defensive cyber operations.