AI Agents Boost Top Security Teams' Performance: Hack The Box

Top security teams are increasingly using AI agents, according to Hack The Box. Their latest data shows that 68% of the top 25 teams use an AI agent, even though these agents make up only a small fraction of registered accounts. What's interesting is that these AI-augmented teams show a significant advantage. They recorded a 3.2 times solve-rate advantage across all active teams. While AI helps with speed, human expertise remains critical for directing and validating the AI's work. Here's the thing: median solve times are dropping, and more teams are completing entire challenge boards. The strongest human team still completed more challenges than the strongest AI team. This suggests AI supports human activity rather than replacing it. The bottom line: AI is becoming a critical component in cybersecurity operations, and teams need the expertise to use it effectively.