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Securing autonomous AI workflows
As AI agents gain access to terminals, repositories and cloud accounts, experts are warning that the risk of exposing secrets is unprecedented. Agents often handle credentials directly, and mistakes or malicious prompts can leak them.
| Control | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Least-privilege access | Limits damage from misuse |
| Short-lived tokens | Reduces exposure window |
| Secret managers | Keeps credentials out of prompts |
| Human approval for sensitive actions | Prevents unwanted changes |
| Logging and monitoring | Detects leaks early |
