AI agents now make autonomous decisions across your enterprise systems. Microsoft Copilot reaches 49% of organisations, transforming from a simple chatbot to a decision-making platform with full access to emails, documents, and calendars.

These agents execute multistep tasks without human oversight. They maintain context across interactions, access external tools, and optimise for goals you might not even know they’ve set.

The expanding attack surface
Every AI agent becomes a potential entry point for attackers. Tool misuse attacks exploit agent capabilities through deceptive prompts, causing unauthorised data access and system manipulation.

Privilege compromise turns elevated permissions into weapons. Malicious actors make unauthorised activities appear legitimate, hiding their tracks behind AI-generated actions.

Code generation creates new vulnerabilities
High-tech companies downloaded 53 GB and uploaded 14 GB of data per company to coding assistants. Your proprietary source code flows through third-party systems without adequate security controls.

AI-generated code carries hidden dangers. Insecure patterns and vulnerable libraries slip past reviews, creating exploitation opportunities throughout your applications.

The regulatory minefield
EU’s AI Act phases in new requirements while China mandates AI content labelling. What’s compliant today becomes a violation tomorrow as governments scramble to control AI proliferation.

GDPR and CCPA add layers of complexity to AI data handling. Personal information shared with GenAI apps creates compliance nightmares across multiple jurisdictions.

Your AI security roadmap
Start with comprehensive visibility into every GenAI app touching your systems. Map data flows, identify high-risk applications, and establish transparent governance before shadow AI spreads further.

Implement conditional access management based on users, locations, and business rationale. Real-time content inspection catches sensitive data before it leaves your control.

The Palo Alto Networks advantage
AI Access Security enables safe third-party GenAI usage while reducing data risks. The platform provides real-time visibility, enforces access controls, and prevents proprietary information from reaching unauthorised applications.

Prisma AIRS protects your AI ecosystem, including apps, agents, models, and data. Together, these solutions create a comprehensive defence against AI-powered threats while enabling innovation.