# AttackIQ Launches AVA Agentic OS

AttackIQ has introduced AVA Agentic OS, a cutting-edge agentic operating system designed to automate Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) by orchestrating AI agents to autonomously conduct cybersecurity missions. This platform enables federal agencies and other organizations to continuously identify, validate, and mitigate cyber risks through integrated workflows, enhancing cyber resilience and operational efficiency. AttackIQ is promoting AVA at Black Hat USA and offers Forward Deployed Engineering services to support rapid integration into existing security operations.

- **Why this matters:** Federal procurement professionals should note the emergence of AI-driven CTEM platforms like AVA that can transform cybersecurity operations by automating threat discovery and mitigation.
- Agencies such as DISA and other defense-related entities may find AVA aligns with evolving cybersecurity requirements emphasizing continuous risk management.
- Contractors and cybersecurity vendors can explore partnership or integration opportunities with AttackIQ to support government clients adopting autonomous cyber defense technologies.
- The availability of Forward Deployed Engineering services indicates a focus on streamlined deployment, which may accelerate procurement timelines and operational adoption.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** July 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
- Department of War (DoW)

### Vendors
- AttackIQ (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> AVA OS is the operational layer that makes Continuous Threat Exposure Management executable. It coordinates specialized AI agents that continuously perform the work required to discover, validate, and reduce threat debt.
> — Carl Wright, Chief Commercial Officer at AttackIQ

### Sources
- [AttackIQ Introduces AVA](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260730695520/en/AttackIQ-Introduces-AVA) - Business Wire