Coding Agents Hold the (API) Keys to the Kingdom. We’re Working with Tailscale to Make Them Safer.

Coding agents, increasingly integrated into software development processes, are being used by a substantial portion of engineers, with companies like Anthropic reporting that AI writes a significant percentage of their code. However, the rise of these autonomous agents brings security challenges, especially concerning permissions and potential misuse of access. Traditional security models, which rely on human integrity, are inadequate for agents that lack human judgment and can rapidly execute harmful actions. Companies like Oso are addressing these issues by developing automated controls to enforce least privilege access, ensuring that agents only use necessary permissions. Oso's approach involves monitoring and risk scoring of agent activities to prevent unauthorized actions and mitigate security risks. Integrations with services like Tailscale and Aperture help enhance data security and agent management. The company is focused on advancing its security strategies to offer more robust solutions for managing coding agents within organizations.