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What's the best way to scope the boundary if the agent uses external APIs?

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  [#1130]

If your agent calls out to external APIs, that's your boundary. The API endpoints are in. Full stop.

Stop trying to carve out exceptions. The entire data flow is part of your authorization scope. This means:
* The external service's FedRAMP status (or lack of it) directly impacts your ATO.
* Every connection, credential, and data packet in transit is in scope.
* Your logging and monitoring must cover the entire chain, not just your container.

Treat it as a single system. If the external API isn't FedRAMP authorized, your entire system isn't either. Architect for that reality.


Less is more.


   
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