System prompts are not a security boundary for AI agents
AI agents are evolving from text generation to executing actions, which necessitates a change in the security model. System prompts can guide these agents but should not be the sole enforcement of policy. Implementing control points before actions occur is essential to ensure compliance with company policies and mitigate risks.
- ▪AI agents can perform actions such as issuing refunds and updating records, which changes the security landscape.
- ▪A system prompt may provide guidance, but it does not enforce policy effectively.
- ▪Enforra is an open source SDK designed to provide policy decisions before AI agents execute actions.
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