# Why cybersecurity must evolve for the age of AI agents

> For years, cybersecurity was built on a simple assumption: systems follow defined rules. Applications do what they are programmed to do, while people log in, are given permissions and access the resources they need.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-cybersecurity-must-evolve-for-the-age-of-ai-agents?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a75cf9e37eb177d06a4d546)
- **Published:** 2026-08-07
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #surface #ai
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