# AI red teaming vs traditional pentesting

> AI red teaming focuses on probing AI systems, such as models and pipelines, to identify vulnerabilities and manipulate behaviors outside their intended use. This lesson contrasts AI red teaming with traditional penetration testing, emphasizing the probabilistic nature of AI systems and the unique t…

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## About this lesson

AI red teaming focuses on probing AI systems, such as models and pipelines, to identify vulnerabilities and manipulate behaviors outside their intended use. This lesson contrasts AI red teaming with traditional penetration testing, emphasizing the probabilistic nature of AI systems and the unique techniques involved, such as jailbreaking and agentic attacks. Cybersecurity professionals and AI engineers will benefit from understanding these concepts and the tools used for effective AI security assessments.

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