AI Agent Security Requires Intent-Based Access Controls
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AI agents are increasingly operating autonomously within enterprises, performing tasks like infrastructure provisioning, customer support, and code writing. These agents behave as identities, using API keys, OAuth tokens, and service accounts, but are often not governed as such. Traditional identity and access management (IAM) is insufficient for AI agents due to their dynamic and context-driven nature. Intent-based permissioning is emerging as a critical security measure to ensure AI agents act within their approved missions.
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24.02.2026 17:02 1 articles · 2h ago
Intent-Based Permissioning Emerges as Critical for AI Agent Security
AI agents are increasingly performing autonomous tasks within enterprises, necessitating a shift from traditional IAM to intent-based permissioning. This approach ensures that AI agents act within their approved missions, addressing security risks associated with dynamic and context-driven operations. The article emphasizes the importance of treating AI agents as distinct identities with defined roles and lifecycle management.
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- Identity-First AI Security: Why CISOs Must Add Intent to the Equation — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.02.2026 17:02
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AI agents are performing operational tasks such as provisioning infrastructure, answering support tickets, and writing production code.
First reported: 24.02.2026 17:021 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Identity-First AI Security: Why CISOs Must Add Intent to the Equation — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.02.2026 17:02
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AI agents often inherit broad privileges from their creators, leading to over-scoped access and security risks.
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- Identity-First AI Security: Why CISOs Must Add Intent to the Equation — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.02.2026 17:02
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Traditional IAM systems are inadequate for AI agents because they cannot account for dynamic, context-driven actions.
First reported: 24.02.2026 17:021 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Identity-First AI Security: Why CISOs Must Add Intent to the Equation — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.02.2026 17:02
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Intent-based permissioning evaluates whether an agent's actions align with its declared mission and runtime context.
First reported: 24.02.2026 17:021 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Identity-First AI Security: Why CISOs Must Add Intent to the Equation — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.02.2026 17:02
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Intent-based controls prevent privilege inheritance and mission drift, two common failure modes in AI deployments.
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- Identity-First AI Security: Why CISOs Must Add Intent to the Equation — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.02.2026 17:02
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Intent-based models simplify governance by focusing on identity profiles and approved intent boundaries rather than enumerating every permissible action.
First reported: 24.02.2026 17:021 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Identity-First AI Security: Why CISOs Must Add Intent to the Equation — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.02.2026 17:02