Convert an overpowered security agent into a least-privilege workflow with appropriate approval gates.
The pilot agent inherited a lead analyst token and can read, decide, and execute containment actions across production. Least privilege means tool permissions match the agent's specific task and risk tier. Using a powerful human token is fast, but it hides whether the agent actually needs each permission. Decompose the workflow Separate alert reading, IOC enrichment, recommendation drafting, quarantine, and firewall updates. Each step has a different blast radius. Decomposition prevents one broad permission set. Assign capability tiers Allow read-only enrichment automatically, allow drafts without execution, require approval for quarantine, and prohibit firewall changes until policy checks exist. Autonomy is…
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