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Marco Figueroa is back, and his AI predictions aren’t just coming true—they’re unfolding faster than anyone expected. AI agents aren’t on the horizon—they’re already here, and security teams are scrambling to keep up.

Building on his bold January prediction that 2025 would be the Year of the AI Agent, Marco returns to break down real-world threats, including an insider attack using an infinite logic bomb. From the rise of AI-driven security tools to the biggest risks companies aren’t ready for, this episode is your roadmap to staying ahead in the new AI era.

 

Impactful Moments:

00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Insider threat case: Infinite logic bomb attack 06:00 - Why AI will transform security forever 10:00 - AI agents will replace entire workflows 16:00 - The AI pricing war is heating up 22:00 - How to structure AI-driven security workflows 30:00 - The mind-blowing AI coding method you need 38:00 - The future of AI-assisted cybersecurity teams

 

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