Agentic AI Frameworks in Cloud Environments for Autonomous and Intelligent Cybersecurity Defense
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15662/IJRAI.2026.0902010Keywords:
Agentic AI, Cloud Security, Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity Defense, Multi-Agent Systems, Reinforcement Learning, Threat Detection, Intelligent Security, Cloud Computing, AI GovernanceAbstract
The rapid evolution of cloud computing has introduced unprecedented flexibility and scalability for modern enterprises, but it has simultaneously expanded the attack surface for cyber threats. Traditional rule-based and reactive cybersecurity approaches are increasingly inadequate in addressing sophisticated, dynamic, and large-scale attacks. This paper explores the role of agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) frameworks in enabling autonomous and intelligent cybersecurity defense within cloud environments. Agentic AI refers to systems capable of independent decision-making, adaptive learning, and goal-directed behavior without continuous human intervention. By integrating machine learning, reinforcement learning, and multi-agent systems, these frameworks can detect, analyze, and respond to threats in real time. The study examines architectural models, operational mechanisms, and deployment strategies of agentic AI in cloud infrastructures. It further evaluates their effectiveness in mitigating advanced persistent threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and insider attacks. Challenges such as scalability, interpretability, ethical concerns, and adversarial manipulation are also discussed. The findings highlight that agentic AI frameworks significantly enhance proactive defense capabilities while reducing response time and operational overhead. However, careful design, governance, and continuous monitoring are essential to ensure reliability and trustworthiness in autonomous cybersecurity systems.
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