AI for Offensive Security: What Works, What Does Not, and How to Adopt It
Summary
SpecterOps is addressing common questions about how AI is being used in offensive security and how organizations can adopt it. The company is exploring practical applications of AI in assessments, identifying current improvements and limitations of the technology, and guiding teams on what to learn or build first.
IFF Assessment
The article discusses the use of AI in offensive security, which implies new attack capabilities that defenders need to be aware of.
Defender Context
As AI becomes more integrated into offensive security practices, defenders need to understand its potential applications to anticipate new attack vectors. This includes recognizing where AI can enhance adversary capabilities, such as in reconnaissance, vulnerability identification, or exploit generation, and developing corresponding defensive strategies.