AI Security
Never Execute AI Output Without Validation
Generated code, queries, and markup require controls before another system uses them.
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Give AI Agents Only the Permissions They Need
Limit functionality, privileges, and autonomy to reduce the impact of mistakes.
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Your AI Search Must Respect Document Permissions
A shared vector index must not turn private documents into public answers.
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Prevent Runaway AI Usage Before the Bill Arrives
Control requests, output size, and agent loops to protect both availability and cost.
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Secrets Belong in a Managed Store, Not in Code
Protect API keys and credentials through controlled access, rotation, and revocation.
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Security Logs Should Explain Events Without Exposing Secrets
Record useful context while protecting credentials and personal information.
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Access Control: Start with Deny, Then Grant What Is Needed
Authentication identifies a user; authorisation decides what that user may do.
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A Dependency Alert Needs an Owner and a Decision
Turn vulnerability notifications into a repeatable assessment and remediation process.
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HTTPS Needs Maintenance After the Certificate Is Installed
Keep transport encryption, certificate renewal, and client compatibility under review.
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Secure the API, Not Just the Website in Front of It
Each endpoint needs appropriate authentication, authorisation, and input controls.
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Document Uploads Need More Than a File Extension Check
Protect upload, storage, and processing stages before accepting business documents.
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Containers Still Depend on a Secure Host
Reduce container privileges and protect the runtime that manages them.
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