As governments increasingly adopt agentic AI, the implications for security and governance increase significantly. This shift to agentic AI has been rapid and is likely to increase at a rate of knots – as are the risks. Agentic AI reshapes and expands the attack surface. While security will need to become more robust, governance also has to evolve accordingly, says Tom Dissing – agentic AI advisor at Technology Connect Australia. But while it’s prudent to acknowledge and address the risks that accompany agentic AI, it’s also important to recognise the opportunities the technology presents.