The Era of Agentic Security is Here: Key Findings from the 1H 2026 State of AI and API Security Report

The rise of autonomous AI agents has shifted API usage towards machine-to-machine interactions, creating an "Agentic Action Layer." This shift has resulted in a significant visibility crisis, with nearly half of organizations unable to monitor AI agent traffic. Security leaders face increased executive scrutiny regarding AI risks, but legacy security tools prove inadequate for this new environment. Traditional tools fail to understand the dynamic, unpredictable behavior of AI agents, creating blind spots in areas like undocumented endpoints. Organizations are struggling to keep pace, with nearly half delaying releases due to API security concerns. The boardroom is highly concerned about sensitive data leakage and autonomous actions. Existing security measures are deemed ineffective by the majority. Securing AI necessitates abandoning outdated WAFs in favor of purpose-built platforms. The Salt Agentic Security Platform offers Agentic Security Posture Management and Detection and Response. AG-SPM provides continuous discovery and governance, creating a dynamic Agentic Security Graph. AG-DR identifies malicious intent through baselines and identity-aware intent analysis. The focus must shift from model-centric tools to securing the infrastructure where actions occur. Contact or visit for further information about the platform and its features.