Simpson Thacher Attorneys Author Article on Managing Agentic AI Security Risks
Matt Kelly, Head of Simpson Thacher’s AI Practice, Kim Le, Head of the West Coast Privacy and Cybersecurity team, and Counsel Alexander Franchilli authored an article titled, “Applying the Zero Trust Model to Manage Risks of Agentic AI,” which was published in Cybersecurity Law & Strategy. The article examines the unique cybersecurity risks posed by agentic AI systems, including the potential for autonomous agents to take unintended, undesirable actions or be exploited by threat actors. The authors explain how established Zero Trust principles, particularly “least-privilege” access controls, can help organizations mitigate these risks by limiting agents’ permissions and capabilities. The article also highlights key considerations for legal and business stakeholders evaluating agentic AI deployments.
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