AI Security Posture Management (AISPM): How to Handle AI Agent Security

AI Security Posture Management (AISPM) is an emerging discipline dedicated to securing AI agents by addressing new risks introduced by AI-driven environments, such as hallucinated outputs, prompt injections, and autonomous actions. Traditional security models, like Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), are inadequate for AI systems which not only store or transmit data but generate new content and make decisions. AISPM requires a comprehensive approach to monitoring AI behavior, focusing on securing interactions, memory, and external actions, as well as implementing continuous monitoring and real-time risk assessment. Four key perimeters are identified in AISPM: prompt filtering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) data protection, secure external access, and response enforcement. These perimeters help manage vulnerabilities and ensure AI systems operate within secure boundaries. As AI systems evolve, AISPM will become crucial for maintaining trust and compliance, potentially incorporating dynamic trust scores for AI agents and supporting emerging standards for secure interactions.