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Shadow Agents: How SentinelOne Secures the AI Tools That Act Like Users

Rapid AI adoption and the rise of agentic assistants like OpenClaw (also known as Moltbot and Clawdbot) are creating significant security gaps that traditional measures cannot address. Unlike standard chatbots, these autonomous agents can execute code and access local data with user-level privileges, necessitating a shift toward purpose-built security capabilities that span the entire AI lifecycle.

SentinelOne addresses these challenges through a three-layered defense strategy: EDR/XDR telemetry for behavioral detection, Prompt Security for interaction governance, and the open-source ClawSec suite for agent hardening. This multi-layered approach allows organizations to identify 'agent-shaped' patterns, block prompt injections, and ensure the integrity of AI skills and supply chains.

To move from visibility to confidence, security leaders are advised to follow a structured roadmap. This includes immediate threat hunting using specific PowerQueries, establishing continuous visibility and sanctioned AI alternatives within 90 days, and achieving full governance with automated enforcement policies within six months.


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