Agent Security
Why do API keys fall short for AI agent governance?
API keys can identify access to an API, but they often do not express workload identity, fine-grained policy, execution context, or agent-to-tool lineage. Production agents need stronger identity and audit controls, especially when they act across internal systems.
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