AI Agents Are Creating a New Security Nightmare for Enterprises and Startups

The proliferation of AI into enterprise applications is introducing a new, complex type of network traffic: autonomous AI agents making outbound API calls. This “agentic traffic” represents a missing layer in current AI infrastructure, creating significant challenges in visibility, security, and cost management.

As AI agents move beyond simple text generation to independently plan tasks, utilize tools, and fetch data, their outbound requests often bypass traditional infrastructure monitoring, leading to unpredictable costs, security…