AI Coding Tools Require Embedded Security for Agentic Development Era
At Infosecurity Europe, Ox Security emphasized the need for security to be integrated directly into AI coding tools to address risks associated with agentic development. Boaz Barzel, the vendor's field CTO, highlighted that traditional application security methods are inadequate for the rapid code changes enabled by AI agents. These agents introduce new attack surfaces, including input, tools, execution, and output, which traditional security tools cannot effectively manage. Barzel advocated for embedding security within the building loop, ensuring continuous operation and contextual awareness. This approach aims to reduce mean time to resolve vulnerabilities and ensure comprehensive autonomous security checks for code changes. 
