AI Agents Navigate Unfamiliar OT Systems and Move Equipment in Minutes, Booz Allen Finds

Booz Allen conducted an experiment in their isolated operational technology lab, where AI models successfully achieved all objectives in eight different scenarios. The AI models were able to navigate unfamiliar systems and reach an industrial control network after starting from a perimeter compromise. This was accomplished in a relatively short amount of time, taking just over 16 minutes. The results demonstrate the potential speed and effectiveness of AI-powered attacks on operational technology systems. The experiment highlights the capabilities of AI agents in moving through and controlling equipment in these systems. The findings suggest a significant threat to the security of operational technology environments.