# AIVSS07 - Insecure Agent Critical Systems Interaction

> Agent interacts unsafely with critical infrastructure, IoT, or production systems, causing physical/operational harm.

- **Category**: Owasp Aivss
- **Subcategory**: core_security_risks
- **Canonical URL**: https://designpattern.fyi/owasp_aivss/aivss07_critical_systems_interaction/

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## Description
'**Intent**: Prevent agents from causing physical or operational harm through unsafe interactions with critical systems.

**Context**: Agents with access to critical infrastructure, IoT devices, or production systems can cause real-world damage if they interact unsafely. This includes industrial control systems, medical devices, and operational technology.

**Solution**: Implement strict safety interlocks and guards. Require human-in-the-loop for critical actions. Use sandboxed environments for testing. Monitor for unsafe interaction patterns. Implement fail-safe mechanisms. Apply formal verification for critical operations. Limit agent access to production systems.'



## Use Cases
Use when agents interact with critical infrastructure, IoT devices, production systems, or operational technology.





## Trade-offs


### Advantages

- Prevents physical harm

- Protects critical infrastructure

- Enables safe automation

- Supports operational safety




### Considerations & Drawbacks

- Human-in-the-loop reduces automation

- Safety interlocks add complexity

- Fail-safe mechanisms require careful design







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**Reference**: [Original Source](https://aivss.owasp.org/)