Mr. Rakesh Keshava

Adaptive Authorization Models for Intelligent Agent Interactions

Abstract: 

As AI systems evolve into autonomous agents capable of making independent decisions and executing complex tasks, a new communication paradigm emerges: machines interacting directly with other machines. In this rapidly advancing environment, securing agent-to-agent communication goes beyond traditional protections such as encryption and identity verification. It requires the ability to interpret context, evaluate intent, and apply authorization decisions with precision.

This keynote examines the security challenges introduced by autonomous agent interactions and presents key design principles for establishing trust among agents. The session focuses on context propagation, least-privilege enforcement, and fine-grained authorization, demonstrating how agents can validate whether a request is appropriate before responding or sharing sensitive information.

Through insights originating from identity architectures, intelligent infrastructure, and real-world multi-agent use cases, attendees will learn practical strategies for constructing autonomous workflows that enforce policy boundaries, preserve auditability, and uphold accountability. The talk provides a roadmap for building secure and trustworthy AI ecosystems where agent communication remains both autonomous and tightly governed by security controls.

Profile:

Rakesh Keshava is a Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS), and a Software Architect in Security Engineering at Okta Inc., specializing in secure cloud identity, applied cryptography, and AI-driven security systems. His patented innovations in cryptographic automation and scalable key management have been adopted by major cloud providers, demonstrating broad industry impact. He actively contributes to global research as a reviewer and technical leader for IEEE and Elsevier venues, and serves as Chair of the Fremont ACM Professional Chapter, advancing professional development, community engagement, and cybersecurity education.