Agent-to-Agent Delegation Chain
An agent-to-agent delegation chain is the sequence of identity handoffs when an orchestrator agent delegates a sub-task to one or more sub-agents, each of which may further delegate, creating a chain of acting principals.
Why this matters for AI agents
Delegation chains are a primary attack surface. A compromised sub-agent can inherit the full access scope of its parent. Without tracing, blast radius is invisible.
How AgntID relates
AgntID traces delegation chains so each node in a multi-agent workflow carries a delegation record—access decisions at any node reflect who delegated what.
The static IAM gap
IAM does not model delegation chains for dynamic agent systems. A sub-agent executing within a parent agent's session inherits the parent's permissions without any narrowing or audit.
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What is an agent-to-agent delegation chain?
An agent-to-agent delegation chain is the sequence of identity handoffs when an orchestrator agent delegates a sub-task to one or more sub-agents, each of which may further delegate, creating a chain of acting principals.
Why are delegation chains a security risk?
A compromised sub-agent can inherit the full access scope of its parent. Without tracing the chain, blast radius is invisible and cannot be contained.
How does AgntID handle delegation chains?
AgntID traces delegation chains so each node in a multi-agent workflow carries a delegation record. Access decisions at any node are evaluated with full context of who delegated what.
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