Securing AI Agents: Threat Models, Risks, and Best Practices for Autonomous Systems
AI agents are transforming industries from healthcare to finance, but their growing autonomy brings serious security challenges that many organizations aren’t prepared to handle. This guide is designed for security professionals, AI developers, system architects, and business leaders who need to protect their autonomous systems from emerging threats. As AI agents become more sophisticated and independent, traditional security approaches fall short. These systems can make decisions, interact with other systems, and even modify their own behavior – creating entirely new attack surfaces that hackers are already beginning to exploit. We’ll walk through building a comprehensive threat modeling framework that accounts for the unique risks AI agents face, from data poisoning attacks to adversarial manipulation. You’ll also learn how to conduct thorough risk assessments that evaluate both technical vulnerabilities and business impact, helping you prioritize security investments where they m...
