Breakout Time Now Under 30 Minutes: Can Defenses Keep Pace?

Artificial intelligence is accelerating cyber conflict, reducing attack timelines to minutes or seconds. Autonomous AI agents scan systems, build exploits, and scale deception campaigns, outpacing traditional defense models reliant on human-speed triage. This speed gap heightens risks for government agencies, critical infrastructure, and enterprises.

This white paper explores how defenders can adapt security operations for the AI era, focusing on detecting, containing, and responding to threats within attackers' operational windows. Key insights include AI-enabled attackers cutting breakout times, AI platforms needing enforceable security baselines, and human-AI teaming to enhance defense.