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SANS AI Vulnerability Discovery and VulnOps: What to Do Next

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SANS AI Vulnerability Discovery and VulnOps: What to Do Next (PDF, 1.82MB)Published: 28 May, 2026
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This companion guide supports the SANS BugBusters: AI Vulnerability Discovery Hype vs. Reality webcast (April 16, 2026), translating its key findings into a practical three-horizon action plan for security leaders. It covers immediate steps through long-term transformation as AI fundamentally accelerates the pace of exploitation.

SANS Critical Advisory: BugBusters - AI Vulnerability Discovery Hype vs. Reality

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According to Anthropic, their new Claude Mythos model discovered thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities across every major operating system and web browser—and the model is so powerful they will not release it publicly. The conversation so far has been heavy on alarm and light on practical guidance.

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Launched in 1989 as a cooperative for information security thought leadership, it is SANS’ ongoing mission to empower cybersecurity professionals with the practical skills and knowledge they need to make our world a safer place.

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