AI agents, programs designed to autonomously collect data and take actions toward specific objectives using LLMs and external tools, are rapidly becoming widespread in applications from customer service to finance. While built on LLMs, they introduce new risks by integrating tools like APIs and databases, significantly expanding their attack surface to include classic software vulnerabilities like SQL injection, remote code execution, and broken access control, in addition to inherent LLM risks like prompt injection. Our sources demonstrate that these vulnerabilities are largely framework-agnostic, stemming from insecure designs and misconfigurations rather than flaws in frameworks like CrewAI or AutoGen. Given the autonomous nature and expanded capabilities of agents, the potential impact of compromises escalates from data leakage to infrastructure takeover. This episode dives into the complex threats targeting AI agents and highlights why a layered, defense-in-depth strategy is essential, combining safeguards like Prompt Hardening, Content Filtering, Tool Input Sanitization, Tool Vulnerability Scanning, and Code Executor Sandboxing, because no single mitigation is sufficient to address the diverse attack vectors.

www.securitycareers.help/securing-the-autonomous-frontier-layered-defenses-for-ai-agent-deployments/

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This episode explores the costs associated with implementing essential cyber hygiene as outlined by the CIS Critical Security Controls Implementation Group 1 (IG1). We delve into the different approaches enterprises can take – utilizing on-premises tools, leveraging Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), or partnering with Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Drawing on the guide's research, we discuss the types of tools and policies needed for the 10 areas of cyber defense, explore budgeting considerations for different enterprise sizes, and highlight how IG1 Safeguards can provide significant protection against common threats for a relatively low cost. Learn how to make informed and prioritized decisions to secure your enterprise, whether through owned infrastructure, outsourced services, or a hybrid approach.

www.securitycareers.help/the-price-of-protection-making-cis-ig1-cyber-hygiene-achievable-and-affordable

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