Agentic AI Is Transforming Defense, But Only Secure IT Infrastructure Will Maximize It

Agentic AI (AI systems that can take independent actions across networks) is being deployed in U.S. defense networks, but security risks are growing just as fast, especially after an unauthorized group reportedly accessed Anthropic's Claude Mythos model within hours. The article emphasizes that AI is only as trustworthy as the data it uses, the networks it connects to, and the security controls protecting it, requiring careful attention to what data enters the model, who can access it, and where the AI sends requests.