# Black Hat preview: "Vulnerability Research in the Agentic Age." [Special Edition]

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Podcast: [CyberWire Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cyberwire-daily-454880)
Published: 2026-08-02T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/special-edition/102/notes
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## Resource

In this special edition, guest Yan Shoshitaishvili, Associate Professor, University of Arizona, joins host ⁠Dave Bittner⁠ to share a preview of his Black Hat USA 2026 keynote "Vulnerability Research in the Agentic Age." Join Yan and Dave to hear insights on the evolution of vulnerability research, the impact of AI and LLMs on cybersecurity, and the future of human expertise in the field. If you are heading to Black Hat, check out Yan's session on Thursday, August 6 at 9:15 AM.

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