Priority: High

Implement proper security boundaries and pull back over-privileged access controls.

Issues to Address:

1. Over-privileged system access - Watson currently has excessive permissions
2. Security boundary implementation - Need clear separation between safe/unsafe operations
3. Access control review - Audit and restrict unnecessary system privileges
4. Safe operation guidelines - Define what Watson can/cannot do autonomously

Goals:

• Principle of least privilege for AI agent operations
• Clear security boundaries for autonomous vs supervised tasks
• Audit trail for sensitive operations
• Reduced attack surface and system risk

Implementation Areas:

• File system access restrictions
• Network operation controls
• System command limitations
• External service interaction boundaries

Related:

Part of February 2026 Transformation Sprint - Project #3
Connected to Watson Development & Optimization (#6228)

Status: Open
Assignee: Watson (AI) with James oversight
Due: Week 2 - Feb 16, 2026