Elastic Security has introduced several enhancements to its platform, including the Agentic Query Validation workflow, Attack Discovery persistence, and automated scheduling and actions, all aimed at improving security operations through AI. These updates, available in Elastic Security versions 8.19 and 9.1, are designed to enhance reliability, automation, and efficiency in security investigations. The Agentic Query Validation ensures Elasticsearch Query Language queries are error-free before execution, reducing troubleshooting time and enhancing accuracy. The platform's AI Assistant now features time awareness, allowing users to access team schedules for better incident management. The Elastic AI Assistant is also accessible throughout the Elastic ecosystem, facilitating seamless collaboration and faster decision-making. Attack Discovery now retains historical findings for extended periods, aiding long-term threat analysis and collaboration. Additionally, the new scheduling and automated actions allow for continuous monitoring and response to threats, ensuring security operations are proactive and efficient. Elastic emphasizes the importance of these updates in providing deeper insights and faster actions for security teams, while also cautioning users about the responsible use of AI tools, particularly regarding data privacy and third-party tool interactions.