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Infrastructure Credential Guard
Prevents reading Kubernetes / cloud config
Contributed by
Leo Ward
Detection Logic (Rego)
rule.regoOpen Policy Agent
deny if fs.read and contains(path, ".kube")Threat Context
When AI agents operate autonomously, they often require broad permissions to execute tasks. However, if an agent is compromised via prompt injection or hallucinates a destructive command, it can cause significant damage to the host system.
The Infrastructure Credential Guard rule acts as a deterministic safeguard. It continuously monitors the agent's runtime behavior and immediately intercepts any action that violates this rule, ensuring your infrastructure remains secure regardless of the agent's internal state.
Remediation & Logs
When this rule is triggered, OpenLeash will block the execution and generate an audit log. You can view these events in your OpenLeash dashboard or forward them to your SIEM.
[BLOCKED] Rule Violation: Infrastructure Credential Guard
Timestamp: 2026-03-20T12:09:41.775Z
Action: Execution Intercepted
Reason: Prevents reading Kubernetes / cloud config