‘Build for flexibility’: Rubrik executives on the race to secure code amid ‘rogue’ AI agents

Rubrik executives discuss securing code against AI-generated threats in India

As AI agents grow in ability to discover and exploit software vulnerabilities, Indian businesses must ensure their codebases are secure before deployment. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) warned on October 15 that under-tested AI agents could "go rogue," potentially exposing sensitive data by accessing live systems, credentials, code repositories, and cloud access settings.

To address this, Rubrik's Code Guardian, an AI-powered code vulnerability scanner, is set to help identify critical security flaws before rogue agents or attackers can exploit them. Rubrik unveiled Code Guardian at its GSI Summit in Goa, with a focus on India's role in its research and development.

Anneka Gupta, chief product officer, and Alok Agrawal, chief solutions officer, shared insights on building AI security tools in a rapidly evolving field. They explained that Code Guardian scans AI-generated code within air-gapped environments, separate from the customer's own systems, with security guardrails in place. The product aims to fill the gap in India, where only a small number of enterprises are currently testing AI-generated code for security flaws.

Rubrik plans to price and monetize Code Guardian through partnerships with service providers, leveraging their expertise in delivery and last-mile customisation.