# ThreatLocker launches AI agent controls built on its deny-by-default model > Source: > Published: 2026-10-20 18:59:53+00:00 # ThreatLocker launches AI agent controls built on its deny-by-default model **ThreatLocker CEO Danny Jenkins is extending the security approach he built after a cyberattack nearly destroyed a client's business; the product's claims have not been independently tested.** By [RuntimeWire Staff](https://runtimewire.com/author/runtimewire-staff) · Published · Updated Primary source: [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/threatlocker-launches-zero-trust-ai-control-to-give-security-teams-command-over-ai-agents-302914016.html) ## Why it matters ThreatLocker is applying its deny-by-default security model to AI agents that can act across organizational systems. The launch turns a company-stated AI-security investment priority into a product, though the announcement offers no independent evidence of ZTAIC's performance or adoption. [ThreatLocker](https://threatlocker.com/?ref=runtimewire) launched Zero Trust AI Control on October 20th, adding controls for what AI agents can access, execute and connect to inside an organization. CEO and co-founder [Danny Jenkins](https://www.threatlocker.com/company?ref=runtimewire) is carrying ThreatLocker's deny-by-default security model into software agents that can take actions across business systems.… When you purchase through links in our articles, [we may earn a small commission](https://runtimewire.com/affiliate-monetization-standards). This doesn’t affect our editorial independence.