AI Agents Breach OT Networks, Manipulate Equipment in Minutes, Booz Allen Lab Test Shows

Booz Allen's isolated OT lab tests show AI agents autonomously navigating unfamiliar industrial control systems and moving equipment, reaching an ICS network from a perimeter compromise in ~16 minutes. This demonstrates a novel capability gap in OT security, as AI-driven attacks can now operate at machine speed against critical infrastructure. The findings are from a controlled lab environment, so real-world efficacy and defensive implications remain uncertain.