The traditional role of the CISO is shifting from defending against external human attackers to managing risks posed by autonomous AI agents operating inside organizations. These AI agents act at machine speed with broad permissions, creating new safety challenges as their failures resemble industrial accidents driven by complexity and unpredictability rather than malicious intent. To address this, CISOs must adopt a safety architecture approach focused on observability and pattern-driven monitoring to ensure reliable and accountable AI behavior within enterprise environments.
