Is Zero Trust Enough for Agentic Systems?
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Explores zero trust security for agentic systems, perfectly aligned with AI agent orchestration interests.
Zero Trust validates every action (via FGA rules and scopes) but fails for agentic systems like OpenClaw pipelines where chained steps (transactions_uploaded → score_calculated → high_impact_alert) produce cumulative behavior after access. The PlanetLedger hackathon revealed that composable triggers (autoInsightOnUpload, highImpactAlert) can shape user decisions even when each step is individually authorized. Security must shift from verifying permission to evaluating action trajectories and temporal context, as valid steps can lead to outcome drift.