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Agentic Workflow

AI/MCP Concepts
An agentic workflow is an automated, goal-driven process executed by AI agents that can independently plan, make decisions, and act across multiple systems to complete complex tasks. Unlike traditional automation scripts, agentic workflows operate with adaptive reasoning, deciding how to achieve outcomes based on context and available tools.
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Agent Authentication

Security concepts
Agent authentication is the process of verifying the identity of an AI agent, service, or automated workload before it’s allowed to access tools, data, or APIs. It ensures that autonomous systems act within defined boundaries and that each action is tied to a verifiable, trusted entity.
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API Key

Identity types
An API key is a unique string of characters used to authenticate and identify an application or user when interacting with an API. It acts as a simple form of credential that verifies who or what is making a request, without requiring a full authentication protocol.
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Active Directory

Security concepts
Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft’s directory service that manages and authenticates users, computers, and resources within a networked environment. It provides centralized control over identities, permissions, and access policies across Windows-based systems.
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Agentic AI

AI/MCP Concepts
Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that can pursue goals, make decisions, and take real-world actions with varying levels of autonomy, often operating independently, but still benefiting from human oversight or feedback when needed.
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Access Control

Security concepts
The practice of regulating access to resources or systems based on permissions and authorization policies. Secrets managers implement access control mechanisms to restrict who can view, modify, or retrieve stored secrets, ensuring that only authorized users or applications have access
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