Lasso Security Launches Intent Deputy for Real-Time AI Agent Protection

Lasso Security recently launched Intent Deputy, a behavioral intent framework designed to enhance the security of AI agents at runtime. This innovative solution provides real-time insights into AI behavior by interpreting intent, decision flow, and operational context. According to Elad Schulman, CEO of Lasso Security, Intent Deputy is a first-of-its-kind solution that equips security teams with precise behavioral baselines to identify and stop agent deviations caused by misconfiguration, behavioral drift, or malicious intent.

The shift from isolated chatbots to autonomous AI agents that can reason and execute workflows across sensitive systems has created a complex attack surface. These agents can access data, call APIs, and act independently, making it crucial to understand their intent and actions. Legacy security tools, which rely on static content analysis, often miss sophisticated threats and impose performance penalties that degrade user experience.

Intent Deputy addresses these challenges by focusing on dynamic understanding of intent throughout the interaction lifecycle. For instance, tools like OpenClaw offer significant autonomy but can lead to credential exposure or rogue behaviors if misconfigured. Schulman emphasizes that intelligent governance through deep behavioral visibility is essential as employees increasingly adopt such tools.

Intent Deputy operates as the runtime intelligence engine of the Lasso AI Security Platform, moving beyond superficial scanning to analyze the behavioral intent behind AI interactions. It verifies that actions taken by AI agents align with their authorized purposes, detecting anomalies in real time.

Core Capabilities of Intent Deputy

Intent Deputy delivers on the Intent Security vision through four core capabilities:

• Intent alignment, not data patterns — It verifies that every action taken by an AI agent aligns with its authorized purpose by analyzing full session history and context.
• Real-time protection without the performance tax — The solution achieves 99.83% threat detection at sub-50ms speeds, ensuring security does not degrade user experience.
• Behavioral baselines for users and agents — Unique behavioral fingerprints are created based on historical usage patterns, enabling detection of anomalous behavior.
• Explainable compliance — It provides human-readable evidence that AI operated within its authorized scope, aiding legal and compliance teams.

As enterprises scale AI agents, understanding the actions these agents take is vital for security. Lasso’s approach offers behavioral visibility without compromising performance, addressing the critical balance between security and user experience.