Securing Agentic AI: Maturity-Based Cybersecurity Strategies

Agentic AI is here, learning, deciding, and acting without human approval. But is your organization mature enough to secure it? In this episode, we explore how to align AI autonomy with tailored security controls using NIST maturity tiers and ISO frameworks.

In this episode, we answer to:

What makes agentic AI different from traditional automation?

Why can’t existing controls fully secure autonomous systems?

How should your AI security evolve with your maturity level?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

KOVRR website, article "Cybersecurity Maturity Model Implementation: A How-To Get Started Guide", link https://www.kovrr.com/blog-post/cybersecurity-maturity-model-implementation---a-how-to-get-started-guide

Lindiwe Matlali, article "The Hidden Risks of Agentic AI: How Autonomous Systems Could Be Exploited and How to Defend Against Them", https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hidden-risks-agentic-ai-how-autonomous-systems-could-defend-matlali-cekue

Forbes, article "Overcoming Cybersecurity Challenges In Agentic AI". link https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonybradley/2025/03/26/overcoming-cybersecurity-challenges-in-agentic-ai/

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