Analysis

What is AI agent security? Risks, frameworks, and best practices

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Publication date unknown · First observed: 29 Oct 2026

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29 Oct 2026fortinet.comobserved

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Why it matters

Fortinet’s overview helps defenders map agent autonomy and connected tools to security risks and prioritize controls that limit unauthorized actions and data exposure.

Fortinet’s AI agent security glossary explains risks including prompt injection, excessive permissions, memory poisoning, and cascading compromise across multi-agent systems. The overview recommends least privilege, input validation, behavior monitoring, memory isolation, and governance aligned with NIST and OWASP guidance.