Agentic Intelligence and the Rise of Autonomous Cyber Warfare

The emergence of agentic intelligence redefines the landscape of modern conflict in cyberspace. As these systems evolve, they enable faster, more adaptive, and less predictable forms of cyber operations, giving rise to autonomous cyber warfare. Unlike traditional attacks that rely on human direction, agentic systems identify vulnerabilities and adjust strategies in real time with minimal oversight. This shift raises questions about control, accountability, and escalation, while challenging existing frameworks for defense. Understanding the intersection of agentic intelligence and cyber warfare is essential for anticipating the risks and responsibilities associated with autonomous digital conflict. Agentic Intelligence and the Rise of Autonomous Cyber Warfare examines agent-based architectures, reinforcement learning, generative AI, and multi-agent systems applied to both cyber-attacks and cyber defense. It explores how autonomous AI reshapes security operations, enabling self-healing systems, AI-driven security operations centers (SOCs), and adaptive defense mechanisms in complex digital environments. This book covers topics such as anomaly detection, cybersecurity, and machine learning, and is a useful resource for engineers, security professionals, government officials, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

Bahaa Eddine Elbaghazaoui is a professor at ENSA Beni Mellal and a PhD holder in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. With extensive experience in software engineering, he specializes in full-stack development, microservices, AI integration, and cloud computing. As a project manager and trainer, he has led and contributed to innovative solutions in telecommunications, insurance, and government sectors. His research focuses on data profiling and predictive analytics, with numerous publications in high-impact journals. Passionate about technology and education, he actively mentors, reviews scientific work, and advances cutting-edge software solutions.