Episode 2: Securing Autonomous AI Agents

As organisations move beyond simple AI assistants toward autonomous agents capable of planning, reasoning, and executing tasks, the security stakes rise significantly. This episode explores the emerging discipline of agentic AI security, examining how autonomous systems interact with tools, APIs, and external environments, and why that autonomy introduces entirely new attack surfaces. The discussion highlights key risks such as prompt injection, privilege escalation through tools, and unintended actions triggered by manipulated inputs. It also explores practical approaches for designing safer agent architectures, emphasising governance, least-privilege access, and continuous monitoring as organisations begin deploying AI agents in real-world systems.