Security Architecture
Seven layers. Zero blind spots.
Every layer of the VANGUARD architecture is purpose-built for AI agent security. Defense in depth — not defense in theory.
Agent Sandbox Isolation
Every AI agent runs in an isolated environment. No shared resources. No cross-contamination. A compromised agent cannot reach another.
Prompt & Instruction Integrity
System prompts and instructions are verified, versioned, and tamper-resistant. If the instructions change, you know.
Code Generation Guardrails
AI-generated code is constrained, reviewed, and sandboxed before execution. No unreviewed code reaches production.
Automated Security Review
Every agent action passes through automated security analysis in real time. Continuous, not periodic.
Secrets Management
API keys, credentials, and tokens are vault-managed with zero plaintext exposure. Agents access secrets through controlled interfaces, never directly.
Supply Chain Defense
Every dependency, plugin, and integration is verified against known vulnerability databases. The attack surface extends to everything your agent touches.
Human Approval Gate
Critical actions require explicit human authorization. The AI proposes, the human disposes. Automation with accountability.
Standards alignment.
The seven-layer architecture aligns with established AI security frameworks including the AI Development Lifecycle (ADLC) principles referenced by IBM and Anthropic. Each layer maps to recognized security controls — not proprietary abstractions.
100% SOC 2 Type II certified vendor coverage across the infrastructure stack.
See the architecture in action.
Try a free vulnerability scenario and see how VANGUARD's seven layers protect against real attack patterns.