AI/ML , Application security , Black Hat Agentic AI and cybersecurity dominate discussions at Las Vegas Hacker Summer Camp August 5, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Per The Register, the annual Hacker Summer Camp in Las Vegas, encompassing three major cybersecurity conferences, is set to heavily feature discussions around agentic artificial intelligence, its governance, and its implications for cyber defense and offense. The security industry converges in Las Vegas for BSides, Black Hat, and DEF CON, with agentic AI emerging as a primary topic. Discussions will cover securing AI agents to prevent unauthorized access, the potential role of lawmakers in regulating AI models, and the use of autonomous AI by malicious actors for hacking operations. Black Hat will feature vendor presentations on AI-driven security solutions and keynotes addressing AI-powered vulnerability research and exploit generation. Government officials from the FBI, NSA, and CISA are also expected to participate, discussing national cyber and AI strategies. DEF CON, themed around "agency," will explore the intersection of AI, human rights, and critical infrastructure security, including efforts to secure water utilities. The conferences collectively aim to address the evolving landscape of AI in cybersecurity, from offensive capabilities to defensive strategies and regulatory considerations. Source: The Register An In-Depth Guide to AI Get essential knowledge and practical strategies to use AI to better your security program. Learn More SC Staff Related AI/ML Senate committee to debate new online privacy and AI safety bills SC Staff August 5, 2026 Based on information from cyberscoop, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation is preparing to debate a series of new bills aimed at enhancing online privacy, protecting children, and regulating artificial intelligence. AI/ML The real crisis: Your AI agents are over-privileged Ev Kontsevoy August 4, 2026 Overprivileged AI agents drive incidents. Least privilege and unified identity reduce AI risk. AI/ML Researchers find ‘agent-to-agent’ privilege escalation in Google’s ADK for Python repo Laura French August 4, 2026 A low-privileged agent triggered by a PR or issue could be led to manipulate a high-privileged agent. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Banner Browser Cache Cramming Common Gateway Interface (CGI) Client Cookie DLL Injection Dynamic Link Library You can skip this ad in 5 seconds