Implications of AI for Cybersecurity: A Rapid Expert Consultation (2026)

Chapter: Impact of AI on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Capabilities

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Suggested Citation: "Impact of AI on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Capabilities." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Implications of AI for Cybersecurity: A Rapid Expert Consultation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29493.
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Suggested Citation: "Impact of AI on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Capabilities." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Implications of AI for Cybersecurity: A Rapid Expert Consultation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29493.
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Suggested Citation: "Impact of AI on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Capabilities." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Implications of AI for Cybersecurity: A Rapid Expert Consultation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29493.
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Suggested Citation: "Impact of AI on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Capabilities." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Implications of AI for Cybersecurity: A Rapid Expert Consultation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29493.
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Suggested Citation: "Impact of AI on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Capabilities." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Implications of AI for Cybersecurity: A Rapid Expert Consultation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29493.
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Suggested Citation: "Impact of AI on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Capabilities." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Implications of AI for Cybersecurity: A Rapid Expert Consultation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29493.
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Suggested Citation: "Impact of AI on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Capabilities." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Implications of AI for Cybersecurity: A Rapid Expert Consultation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29493.
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Suggested Citation: "Impact of AI on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Capabilities." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Implications of AI for Cybersecurity: A Rapid Expert Consultation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29493.
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Suggested Citation: "Impact of AI on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Capabilities." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Implications of AI for Cybersecurity: A Rapid Expert Consultation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29493.
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