Agentic security: Detection and response at machine speed

As AI agents (autonomous programs that make decisions and take actions without waiting for human approval) become more widely adopted, traditional security approaches are falling behind because these agents operate at machine speed with unpredictable behavior, unlike the predictable systems security was originally designed for. AWS and SANS Institute outline a framework for securing AI agents at enterprise scale by applying existing security principles like identity governance and least privilege in new ways, including giving each agent its own temporary credentials, continuous behavioral monitoring, and tiered automated response systems.