AI doesn't break security. Complexity does

A Snowflake-sponsored piece says enterprise security often fails when controls are too complex, causing users to bypass them.

It cites two-factor authentication and browser defaults like HTTPS as examples of simple security that improved adoption.

For AI agents, the article warns that broad permissions and human approval prompts create false oversight and unnecessary risk.

It recommends monitoring agent activity, narrowing permissions to specific tasks, and adopting evolving identity standards such as OAuth.