SECURITY
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Securing AI Automation For The Permissions And Control

James Cooper
Jan 19, 2026
Permissioned Actions
Agents should never have unlimited access by default. Permission scopes define what the agent can do and where it can do it. This keeps automation powerful while preventing risky actions.
Execution Logs for Visibility
If an agent makes a mistake, you need to know exactly what happened. Execution logs provide traceability across decisions, tool calls, and outputs. This makes automation easier to debug and easier to trust.
Human Approval for Sensitive Steps
Some actions should always require review, like sending customer emails or editing critical records. Approval gates let agents do the heavy lifting while humans keep final control. This is the safest way to automate high-impact workflows
Scaling Without Losing Control
As more teams adopt agents, governance becomes essential. With strong controls, you can scale automation across departments without increasing operational risk. Safe systems are what allow long-term adoption and real growth.



