An agentic security risk is the potential harm that arises from the autonomous actions of AI agents, including unauthorized access, data misuse, malicious exploitation, or unintended behavior caused by errors or misconfigurations. These risks emerge from the agent’s ability to act independently, interact with systems, and access sensitive resources.

Why it matters: Understanding agentic risks enables organizations to implement proper safeguards, prevent misuse, and ensure agents operate safely and responsibly.