Picture this - your new AI system ends up spilling sensitive data. Nightmare scenario. As AI gets more complex, the risks of leaks and unauthorized access keep piling up.
Fine-graind authorization can be a game-changer. It lets you enforce strict permissions tailored to your needs.
In this piece, we'll look at how companies can protect their data in AI systems, especially when using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs).
Securing data in a centralized world
A lot of companies are turning to RAG architectures for their AI apps. They let LLMs tap into internal data to improve outputs. But the tricky part is giving an LLM enough context without breaching privacy.
The issue is making sure AI agents can't spill sensitive data. Most RAG setups centralize everything in a vector store, making it a pain to control what AI can access. The easy fix is loading all your data in one spot and using that with an LLM. But then you're giving anyone who touches that agent full access - recipe for privacy issues, compliance problems, and losing customer trust.
Access controls to the rescue
To stay safe, organizations need a fine-grained permission model for their RAG architecture. This ensures AI systems provide the right context while keeping sensitive data locked down.
But there are challenges. Building custom permissions for RAG is complicated. Without the right controls, you risk major data exposure. Plus, you need to set permissions before feeding data to models to stop leaks.
That's where Cerbos comes in - the complete authorization solution. It makes sure AI only accesses authorized data, guarding your privacy and compliance. And it prevents leaks through real-time, permission-aware filtering. Here's the documentation.
The path forward
RAG and LLMs pack potential, but without watertight access controls, they can turn into a liability. Fine-grained authorization is the key to letting your AI systems deliver value without compromising security, privacy, or compliance.
Cerbos provides a scalable solution. So if you’re looking for ways to install guardrails around your AI applications - you can learn more here.
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