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Insecure Agents

Allie Howe
AI Security
AI Agents
Aauth
Oauth
MCP
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Browserbase
Security
Software Supply Chain
Agentic Security
Claude
Pipecat
Daytona
Netlify
Openai
Aoauth
OWASP Agents Top 10
Empathic
AARM

Insecure Agents lives at the intersection of AI engineering and security. Stay ahead of the curve with expert insights, real-world incidents, and bold ideas for safer agents.

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Max Pollard, CEO and co-founder of Cotool, joins us to talk about what it actually takes to let blue teams respond at machine speed. Cotool builds agents for detection and response, and Max walks through the crawl, walk, run progression his customers... more

Every security leader knows that developers will work around security tooling when they can if it gets in the way of their job. The truth is, employees don't get paid to be secure; they get paid to do their job.

Joel de la Garza, partner on the infr... more

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Most people that architect an AI agent think to ask a binary question: is this tool call allowed, yes or no? Michael Davis, Global Chief Security Architect at J.P. Morgan, argues it's never that simple.

He walks through the four dimensions robotics... more

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Jet Anderson, is a Distinguished Engineer at GEICO and leads the transformation of their product security function. He joins us to discuss the agentic SDLC and why most of what security teams do has to change while the first principles should stay th... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Davis
Executive/Engineer from J.P. Morgan involved in AI security and engineering
J.P. Morgan
Episode: "Is This Tool Call Allowed? It's Never That Simple": Michael Davis (J.P. Morgan)
Jet Anderson
Distinguished engineer leading the transformation of Geico's product security function; author of The Agentic SDLC
Geico
Episode: The Agentic SDLC: Why Most of Software Security Has to Change, with Jet Anderson (GEICO)
Travis McPeak
Security lead at Cursor
Cursor
Episode: How to Stop a Goal-Seeking Agent From Thrashing: Travis McPeak, Security Lead at Cursor
Dr. Alissa Abdullah
Mastercard deputy chief security officer (Dr. Jay)
Mastercard
Episode: Agents Are Like Teenagers: Governing at Machine Speed with Mastercard's Dr. Jay & Arjun Ramakrishnan
Arjun Ramakrishnan
Senior principal cyber security architect, Mastercard
Mastercard
Episode: Agents Are Like Teenagers: Governing at Machine Speed with Mastercard's Dr. Jay & Arjun Ramakrishnan
Aaron Stanley
Security operator with experience as a CISO and security leader
Former CISO at DBT
Episode: A Reference Architecture for Securing Software Factories, with Aaron Stanley and Ahmad Nassri
Luke Hinds
Founder of Nolabs and creator of Sigstore
Nolabs
Episode: You Can't Just Lock an Agent in a Box: Luke Hinds, founder of nolabs and creator of Sigstore
Ahmad Nassri
CTO of Socket
Socket
Episode: Blocking Bad Packages at the Network Level: Ahmad Nassri (Socket) on Controlling What an Agent Sees
Catherine Jue
co-founder and CEO of Kernel
Kernel
Episode: The Identity Layer Is What's Holding Browser Agents Back: Catherine Jue (Kernel)

Hosts

Ali Howe
Host of Insecure Agents; typically involved in security and AI agent discussions; affiliations frequently listed as Insecure Agents
Allie Howe
Host of Insecure Agents; regular host with deep dives into security architecture for AI agents
Ally Howe
Host of Insecure Agents; co-host/regular contributor focusing on engineering and security patterns

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Enjoy the information presented as I can see how this might apply to my in the near future for my role

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nova Scotia coys
    Canada2 months ago
  • A grounded AI podcast

    Been listening to Insecure Agents for a while now. Feels like one of the few AI podcasts that’s actually grounded in how products and people will change - not just hype. Really thoughtful conversation throughout.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lilliethepibble
    United States4 months ago

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Guests are technically deep and steer clear of marketing fluff.
Strong emphasis on governance and practical security, not just hype.
Grounded AI discussions with practical takeaways for product security.

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#66
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#98
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Agents Are Like Teenagers: Governing at Machine Speed with Mastercard's Dr. Jay & Arjun Ramakrishnan
Q: What are the three layers Mastercard uses to think about AI security?
Security for AI, security from AI, and security with AI. When all three are active, you achieve trust at scale; ignoring any one layer creates gaps in protection.
How to Stop a Goal-Seeking Agent From Thrashing: Travis McPeak, Security Lead at Cursor
Q: How do you prevent the agent that is thrashing from convincing the validator that everything's fine?
The guests discuss using a separate, non-goal-focused security review agent to monitor the main agent, framing feedback to avoid triggering spirals, and maintaining a guarded, layered approach to ensure the validator can catch thrashing without being misled.
How to Stop a Goal-Seeking Agent From Thrashing: Travis McPeak, Security Lead at Cursor
Q: Very exciting. So Travis, would you like to introduce yourself?
Travis introduces his background as a security practitioner and founder, detailing his current role leading technical security at Cursor and his interest in applying agents to solve previously unsolvable security problems.
Skills Are the New Code: How We Secure the Context Our Agents Consume, with Guy Podjarny (Tessl)
Q: Besides the Tessl agents, what else is new and upcoming with Tessl?
Tessl is focusing on maturity paths for organizations: securing and governing skills, standardizing and reusing them, and enabling continuous optimization across the skill lifecycle via registries, evals, and governance features.
Skills Are the New Code: How We Secure the Context Our Agents Consume, with Guy Podjarny (Tessl)
Q: Why are skills the new code?
Because we're not just writing code for agents; we're coding the coder itself through contexts, harnesses, and tools that let models interact with the world, making what agents do more deterministic and scalable.

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This show centers on AI engineering and security, with deep dives into how autonomous agents operate securely at scale. Listeners can expect practical, experience-driven discussions about identity, runtime security, and governance for AI-enabled software, plus real-world incidents that illuminate both risks and defenses. A standout across episodes is the emphasis on open standards, vendor-neutral security patterns, and durable architectures that keep pace with fast-moving agent ecosystems. The format often features leading practitioners from notable tech companies and security firms, offering actionable takeaways for engineering teams, security leaders, and product managers exploring agent-powered automation.

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Recent guests on Insecure Agents include:

1. Michael Davis
2. Jet Anderson
3. Travis McPeak
4. Dr. Alissa Abdullah
5. Arjun Ramakrishnan
6. Aaron Stanley
7. Luke Hinds
8. Ahmad Nassri

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