The move to large-scale AI factories is creating dangerous new security gaps. Industry leaders from Dell and Intel are warning that autonomous agents and nondeterministic models need a completely new security playbook.
Insight #1: AI factories expand the attack surface.
Dell's Steve Kenniston says 85-90% of AI projects are halted mid-implementation because security teams were left out. The solution: a 'security by design' approach with zero-trust access for all agents and models. Dell integrates protection from the supply chain through the chip to the device.
Insight #2: Trust starts at the silicon level.
Intel's Mike Ferron-Jones explains security is rooted in the CPU itself. The company's capabilities include boot-level protection, confidential computing to protect data in use, and hardware-enforced safe software behavior. Intel has already begun the transition to post-quantum cryptography, aiming to protect against future quantum computers that could crack today's encrypted data.
Insight #3: Restrict agent access.
Dell's Mukund Khatri warns of 'living off the land' attacks where trusted agents are turned against the organization. The key is least-privilege access and continuous identity monitoring. With AI models evolving and quantum threats approaching, companies need a multi-year transition plan now.