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[ Resource Center ](https://www.sumologic.com/resources?_resource_type=briefs)# The agent kill chain framework

#### A behavioral attack model for autonomous AI systems

Autonomous AI agents have evolved from text generators into active computational actors, introducing novel failure modes that traditional security frameworks cannot detect or govern. Reasoning drift, self-escalation of privileges, and emergent tool misuse demand a new approach to AI security.

Discover how the agent kill chain framework addresses this by providing the first structured behavioral model for the lifecycle of agentic AI misuse. Download this white paper to understand how the Agent Kill Chain provides security teams with the shared language and defenses needed to move from reactive prompt guards to comprehensive behavioral governance.

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Mobot (including Query Agent and Knowledge Agent) and Summary Agent do NOT process or analyze customer data.

The SOC Analyst Agent (in preview as of February 2026 with certain chosen customers) processes customer data in order to help review insight data, correlate activity, and assist in triage and investigation as directed by the user.

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- Is available only through explicit customer opt in (never automatically provisioned)
- Requires execution of the applicable AI addendum to the client agreement

Customers retain control over whether these data-processing capabilities are enabled in their environment.

 

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