The UK's National Cyber Security Centre warns that artificial intelligence is significantly accelerating the discovery of software vulnerabilities, resulting in a heightened risk of widespread exploitation. As a consequence, organizations will be forced to release a surge of urgent security updates to address newly exposed flaws. The NCSC's CTO, Ollie Whitehouse, notes that skilled attackers leveraging AI can now uncover hidden vulnerabilities at an unprecedented pace1. This accelerated discovery process will necessitate rapid patching of systems by governments and companies to mitigate potential attacks. The increased velocity of vulnerability discovery will likely lead to a "patch wave" of urgent software updates, underscoring the need for organizations to prioritize timely and effective patch management. This heightened threat landscape matters to security practitioners, as it demands enhanced vigilance and swift response to emerging vulnerabilities to prevent large-scale exploitation.