Security Belongs in AI Agent Development

AI agents bring security concerns into the business processes they serve. In a conversation about whether agents can keep secrets, 1Password CTO Nancy Wang discusses security’s role in their development, with data breaches and misuse central to the stakes.

Protecting Data as Agents Enter Workflows

Wang’s discussion frames security as a critical part of developing AI agents as these systems become more integrated into business processes. For engineering leaders, that makes protecting data and preventing misuse part of the development agenda. The concern reaches beyond what an agent can accomplish to whether it can perform its role securely.