https://www.akamai.com/blog/security/bot-management-agentic-era
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new breed of bots, known as “agentic bots,” is posing a significant challenge to businesses and security professionals. These bots, equipped with advanced artificial intelligence and decision-making capabilities, are capable of mimicking human behaviour with remarkable accuracy, making them increasingly difficult to detect and manage.
Agentic bots, unlike traditional automated scripts, are designed to make autonomous decisions and adapt their behaviour based on changing circumstances. They can engage in complex tasks, such as navigating websites, making purchases, and even interacting with customer service representatives, all while evading traditional bot detection methods. This shift towards agentic bots has profound implications for industries ranging from e-commerce to financial services, as they can be exploited for malicious purposes like fraud, credential stuffing, and content scraping.
In response to this emerging threat, security experts and researchers at Akamai have emphasised the critical importance of robust bot management strategies. These strategies must go beyond simple rate limiting and captchas, and instead incorporate sophisticated machine learning algorithms, behavioural analysis, and real-time threat intelligence to identify and mitigate the increasingly sophisticated tactics employed by agentic bots. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, the ability to effectively manage and control the proliferation of agentic bots will be a key differentiator for businesses seeking to protect their digital assets and maintain the trust of their customers.