Building an AI Agent? Here's What You Need for Security
The AI Agent Security Checklist
Building an AI agent is exciting, but security is often an afterthought. Here's what every AI agent developer needs to consider before deploying to production.
✅ 1. Get a Certificate
Your agent needs a verifiable identity. Get an AIGP-Σ certificate — it's free and takes minutes. This gives your agent a cryptographic identity that anyone can verify.
✅ 2. Define Scopes Carefully
What should your agent be allowed to do? Define the minimum necessary scopes. An agent that only needs to read data shouldn't have write permissions.
✅ 3. Use the Public Registry
List your agent in the AIGP-Σ public registry. This builds trust with users and other systems that interact with your agent.
✅ 4. Plan for Revocation
What happens if your agent is compromised? With an AIGP-Σ certificate, you can revoke it instantly. Have a plan for detecting and responding to security incidents.
✅ 5. Monitor Agent Behavior
Track what your agent actually does versus what it's authorized to do. Log all actions and review them regularly.
✅ 6. Rotate Certificates
Certificates have a 365-day TTL. Plan to renew before expiry to maintain uninterrupted trust.
✅ 7. Verify Other Agents
If your agent interacts with other AI agents, verify their certificates. Don't trust uncertified agents.
✅ 8. Consider Compliance
If you operate in the EU, the AI Act requires transparency and accountability. Certificates help demonstrate compliance.
Quick Start
- Sign up for free
- Register your agent and define scopes
- Get your ML-DSA certificate
- Deploy with confidence
Security starts with identity. Certify your agent today.