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Here's how to threat model it and the controls we put in place before granting an agent access to anything that matters.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAIaimcpai-agentsleast-privilegeprompt-injectionsmall-businesshttps://dtwebv2.pages.dev/articles/what-to-look-for-in-a-tech-consultant-a-guide-for-organizations-that-serve-vulnerable-populations/https://dtwebv2.pages.dev/articles/what-to-look-for-in-a-tech-consultant-a-guide-for-organizations-that-serve-vulnerable-populations/Hiring the wrong tech consultant can leave your clients' data exposed. 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