AWS launches AI agents for security and operations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has released its new frontier agents, AWS Security Agent and AWS DevOps Agent, now generally available. These autonomous AI systems are designed to operate independently, scale to handle numerous tasks concurrently, and run for extended periods without continuous human intervention. The Security Agent significantly accelerates penetration testing, reducing timelines from weeks to mere hours, while the DevOps Agent enhances incident resolution speed by three to five times. This launch marks a significant advancement in how businesses can secure their cloud environments and streamline operational workflows.