Definition
Agentic systems refer to autonomous entities or software agents that can perceive their environment, make decisions, and take actions to achieve specific goals with minimal human intervention. These systems operate independently, often learning and adapting over time based on their experiences and interactions. They are crucial for automating complex tasks, enhancing system efficiency, and enabling proactive problem solving in dynamic environments. For instance, an agentic system could monitor network traffic for anomalies and automatically implement security protocols to block threats. This differs from simpler automated scripts which typically follow pre-defined rules without adaptive learning capabilities. You will encounter agentic systems concepts in cybersecurity domains like CompTIA CySA+ and cloud security certifications such as CCSP.