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Highly autonomous cyber-capable agents (HACCAs)

2026

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1) Highly Autonomous Cyber-Capable Agents (HACCAs) represent a significant advancement in cyber warfare, capable of planning and executing complex attacks autonomously, posing new challenges for defense and strategic stability.
2) * Explores the definition, operational tactics, and strategic implications of HACCAs.
* Analyzes defense-in-depth strategies, guardrails for development, and key recommendations for policymakers.
* Discusses proliferation dynamics, escalation risks, and the offense-defense imbalance in the context of HACCAs.
3) AI, Cybersecurity, Autonomous Agents, Cyber Warfare, National Security

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