Introduction
Oso provides automated least-privilege enforcement for agent workloads.This feature continuously observes agent authorization decisions, detects anomalous behavior, recommends permission adjustments, and can enforce restrictions automatically.
Check out the use case: https://www.osohq.com/automated-least-privilege-for-agentsUnlike human users, agents:
- operate continuously
- execute large volumes of actions in short time windows
- are susceptible to prompt injection and indirect control
- can access and exfiltrate sensitive data at speed and scale
Automated least privilege enables a feedback loop based on observed agent access patterns.
Why Agents Require Automated Least Privilege
LLM and autonomous agents introduce new permission risks:- Agents behave probabilistically; instructions do not guarantee control
- Prompt injection can induce unauthorized actions
- Over-provisioning multiplies impact (fast loops, high concurrency)
- Agents can accidentally escalate access via chain-of-thought or tool selection
Core Capabilities of the Product
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Observation | Record every agent authorization query and decision |
| Access Heatmaps | Visualize resources accessed vs. permitted |
| Anomaly Detection | Identify deviations from historical access patterns |
| Policy Recommendations | Suggest permission reductions or temporary grants |
| Access Throttling | Rate-limit agent requests under suspicion |
| Alerts | Notify when an agent attempts unauthorized or high-risk actions |
| Audit Log | Full trace of authorization decisions for agent actions |