Two AI security tools can use the same model and produce very different results. The difference is the harness. This post explains what an agent harness is, how its execution loop works, and why design choices around context, verification, and scope matter for AI-powered penetration testing.
What Is an Agent Harness? How AI Security Tools Work
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