AgentVault Technology

Overview

AgentVault is built as a runtime security layer.

It does not just store secrets. It controls how those secrets are used.

This is a key difference.

Traditional systems protect data at rest. AgentVault protects data during execution.


Core Design Layers

AgentVault is structured into three main layers:

  • Storage layer

  • Permission layer

  • Execution layer

Each layer plays a distinct role.


1. Storage Layer

Encrypted Vault

The Vault is responsible for storing credentials securely.

  • Uses strong encryption

  • Protects API keys and secrets

  • Ensures data cannot be accessed directly


Key Properties

  • Secrets are never exposed in raw form

  • Access is mediated through AgentVault

  • Storage is isolated from agent logic


Local-First Security

AgentVault follows a local-first approach:

  • Credentials remain in user-controlled environments

  • Reduces dependency on centralized systems

  • Minimizes risk of large-scale breaches


2. Permission Layer

Profiles

Profiles define what an agent is allowed to do.

Each profile contains rules such as:

  • Which APIs can be accessed

  • Which actions are allowed

  • Which data is restricted


Rule Types

AgentVault supports different rule behaviors:

  • Allow → grant access

  • Deny → block access

  • Filter → modify or redact output


Granular Control

Permissions can be applied at multiple levels:

  • Service level

  • Endpoint level

  • Action level

  • Data field level

This allows precise control over agent behavior.


3. Execution Layer

Controlled Execution Model

Agents never interact with systems directly.

Instead:

  • All requests go through AgentVault

  • AgentVault performs validation

  • Actions are executed on behalf of the agent


Request Lifecycle

  1. Agent creates request

  2. Request is intercepted

  3. Profile is evaluated

  4. Decision is made

  5. Execution happens if allowed

  6. Response is returned


Secure Mediation

This model ensures:

  • No direct credential exposure

  • No uncontrolled execution

  • Full visibility into actions


Session Management

Each agent operates within a session.

Sessions define:

  • Duration

  • Scope of permissions

  • Active context


Session Capabilities

  • Start new session

  • Pause execution

  • Terminate session

  • Revoke permissions


Audit System

AgentVault logs every action.

Each log includes:

  • Request details

  • Decision outcome

  • Timestamp

  • Execution result


Why This Matters

  • Debug issues quickly

  • Monitor agent behavior

  • Ensure compliance

  • Build trust in automation


Security Model

AgentVault enforces:

  • Zero trust by default

  • Explicit permissioning

  • No direct access to secrets

  • Full traceability


Integration Model

AgentVault is designed for easy integration.

You can:

  • Wrap existing agent execution

  • Add permission profiles

  • Connect credential storage


Compatible Systems

  • AI agent frameworks

  • APIs and SaaS tools

  • Inflectiv datasets and agents


Key Advantages

  • Prevents credential leaks

  • Enables safe automation

  • Provides full control over execution

  • Scales across multiple agents

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