Knostic

Securing AI Agents, MCP Servers, and Coding Workflows

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Description

Knostic provides comprehensive security for organizations leveraging AI coding agents, autonomous agent frameworks, and MCP servers. The platform detects unsanctioned AI usage, prevents data exfiltration, and stops harmful actions such as destructive code execution or prompt injection attacks.

Designed for the modern enterprise, Knostic gives security leaders visibility and control over coding assistants, IDE extensions, and AI-powered workflows, helping enforce policies and manage risk without disrupting development processes.

Key Features

Shadow AI Spotlight: Provides visibility into unsanctioned AI tool usage across the organization
AI Assistant Security: Automatically detects and controls data access by coding assistants
Prompt Gateway: Protects applications and data from malicious prompts and prompt injection
Kirin AI Coding Safety: Integrates security for agents, coding assistants, and MCP servers
Detect Shadow AI: Identifies unauthorized AI agents and activity
Prevent Data Exfiltration: Blocks oversharing and stops sensitive data from reaching public LLMs
Prevent Destructive Commands: Stops execution of harmful, destructive agent instructions
Classify and Label Data: Enables detection and classification for secure workflows
Redact Sensitive Information: Prevents secret leaks and PII exposure through agents
Policy Enforcement: Manages and enforces security policies across coding and agent environments

Use Cases

Enterprise-wide security for AI-powered coding workflows
Detection and prevention of shadow AI in organizations
Protection against data leaks and oversharing in AI assistants
Securing autonomous agent and MCP server operations
Defending against prompt injection and malicious agent commands
Securing applications built by citizen coders
Monitoring new AI-powered applications and developer extensions
Managing risk and compliance for AI-generated code

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of AI tools does Knostic secure?

Knostic secures AI coding agents, MCP servers, IDE extensions, and coding workflows from threats such as shadow AI, data exfiltration, and destructive commands.

What is Shadow AI and how does Knostic help?

Shadow AI refers to the use of unsanctioned or unauthorized AI tools within an organization. Knostic detects and provides visibility into shadow AI usage, enabling enterprises to secure their environments and enforce compliance.

How does Knostic prevent destructive actions by AI agents?

Knostic blocks destructive commands, such as those that could delete code or expose sensitive information, and provides guardrails against risky actions in agentic workflows.

Which industries can benefit from Knostic's solutions?

Industries such as energy, finance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and government can benefit from Knostic’s security solutions for AI-powered development workflows.

Does Knostic offer tools for preventing prompt injection?

Yes, Knostic includes features such as Prompt Gateway to protect applications and data from malicious prompts and prompt injection attacks.