With the adoption of AI-based software development increasing day by day, there is an increased threat of security problems that arise with them. AI coding bots can write code, use tools, fetch data, and do other actions independently without any human involvement. Though this feature is beneficial for improving efficiency, it creates a potential threat in case of manipulation or compromise of AI. For tackling such issues, HiddenLayer has recently launched a solution for security at runtime called Agent Harness Security.

A New Layer of Protection for AI Coding Agents

The newest security service from HiddenLayer does not concentrate on the safety of AI software agents in the pre-deployment phase but emphasizes their protection at runtime. With the increasing complexity of the tasks performed by AI agents, such as developing codes, accessing libraries, connecting with other systems, and working autonomously, vulnerabilities become evident.

Agent Harness Security constantly monitors how AI agents act in the course of performing tasks and detects potentially dangerous actions that may pose a threat to the software development process or businesses.

Designed to Detect Modern AI Threats

HiddenLayer explains that regular cybersecurity solutions cannot find attacks on AI systems because they are specifically aimed at AI systems. Agent Harness Security will help detect attacks, including prompt injection, use of illegal tools, illegal commands, stealing of data, and manipulation of AI decision making.

The reason is that AI agents work much faster than people do. So, in case of their compromise, they can gain access to sensitive systems and perform certain actions very quickly before security personnel have an opportunity to do anything. Runtime monitoring will help recognize threats as soon as they arise and prevent their harmful influence. HiddenLayer 2026 AI Threat Landscape Report shows that one out of eight AI breaches involves autonomous AI agents.

Improving Visibility Into AI Operations

One of the main features of the new platform is increased visibility about the activities of the AI agents. The security professionals will be able to watch how these agents interact with different applications, tools, and enterprise infrastructure at all stages of their work. This will help businesses analyze their activities and detect possible threats.

Another functionality offered by the new platform is threat hunting and policy enforcement. Businesses can define some security policies that would not allow AI agents to do anything dangerous while performing their tasks.

Supporting Safer Enterprise AI Adoption

According to HiddenLayer, its enhanced runtime security features are designed to enable enterprises to adopt autonomous AI applications safely. With the growth of the use of AI among enterprises, security has emerged as a critical need for their wider adoption.

By introducing Agent Harness Security, HiddenLayer hopes to offer real-time protection against novel AI-related attacks and provide developers with a rapid software development process. Through offering continuous monitoring, threat detection, investigation, and enforcement, HiddenLayer seeks to make software development involving AI technology safer and more reliable.