On August 13, 2025, security leaders at major companies are deploying agentic AI—autonomous AI systems that can rapidly triage alerts and respond to threats, alleviating pressure on cybersecurity analysts. Companies such as ReliaQuest, Alimentation Couche-Tard, and Syniverse are implementing these systems to delegate routine tasks like alert handling and threat detection to AI agents, freeing human staff for more complex security challenges. While around 30% of cybersecurity professionals already use AI tools, many remain cautious about reliability and the limits of automation.
IT companies deploy autonomous AI to combat cyberattacks
