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Researcher Manipulates AWS AI Pentester Beyond Authorized Targets

 

July 29, 2026

A researcher found that AWS Security Agent could be manipulated into conducting penetration tests against websites the user did not own/control, introducing new risks when AI-powered security tools are granted broad autonomy.

AWS Security Agent automates application security across design reviews, code reviews and on-demand penetration testing, requiring users to verify website ownership before launching tests.

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Paul Connelly

Nov 21, 2024, 15:17
Title : Paul Connelly
First Name : Paul
Last Name : Connelly
Designation : IANS Faculty
Job Title : Technical Advisor
Company : The Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network, UNOS
Salesforce Contact ID : 0035a00003GpHidAAF
LinkedIn URL : https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmconnelly
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Paul has 28 years in CISO roles and was the builder of the first cybersecurity programs at two of the world’s highest risk organizations - the White House and Fortune 100 HCA Healthcare. He also led a security consulting group at PricewaterhouseCoopers for six years. Recently retired from HCA, Paul currently serves as Technical Advisor to the board of the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network, Independent Director on the board of Fortified Health Security, and Professor of Practice in Cybersecurity Programs at Belmont University.
  • CISO and Program Development
  • Board Engagement in Cybersecurity
  • Fusion of Cyber and Physical Security
  • Data Privacy and Governance
  • Incident Response
  • Paul has had thirty-four of his team members selected as CISOs
  • Selected for the Rowlett Trophy, the award for top contributions in the field of Information Security in the federal government, and also the Information Security Executive of the Year for the Private Sector in North America
  • Brought Privacy, Data Governance, and Physical Security together with Cybersecurity at HCA
  • Master of Agricultural Management and Resource Economics, University of Florida
  • Bachelor of Science, Food & Resource Economics, University of Florida
  • U.S. Naval War College - National Security Studies program
  • ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship Certified
  • NACD Director Proficiency: Financial Oversight certificate - The Wharton School Certificate in ESG for Senior Leaders
  • Was the first civilian to serve as a Presidential Communications Officer, directly supporting Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton
  • Technical Advisor for the "Bosch" and "Bosch Legacy' television series
  • Author of the weekly "Cyber Tuesday" email newsletter - An aspiring woodworker and home renovation handyman
  • Built first cyber program at the White House & HCA Healthcare
  • Board Member at Fortified Health Security
  • Helped 38 team members become CISOs
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