AppOmni introduces AgentGuard to protect ServiceNow AI agents

AppOmni introduces AgentGuard to protect ServiceNow AI agents

By Jake MacAndrew
Publication Date: 2025-11-19 19:26:00

AppOmni has launched a real-time security solution for ServiceNow that aims to protect businesses from threats from AI agents within the platform.

Used by 8,400 companies worldwide, including a significant portion of the Fortune 500, ServiceNow is increasingly integrating AI to automate and support various business processes. AppOmni’s new security features address risks associated with the behavior of AI agents, particularly those that can collaborate and take autonomous actions.

Risks from AI agents

Recent research from AppOmni has revealed a vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit ServiceNow AI agents even when some default security settings are enabled. The risk is that attackers will launch second-order prompt injection attacks, allowing them to manipulate AI agents to steal data, alter internal records, or provide broader access to systems.

“This discovery is alarming because it is not a bug in the AI, but rather expected behavior as defined…