AgentSafe: Safeguarding Large Language Model-based Multi-agent Systems via Hierarchical Data Management

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Hauptverfasser: Mao, Junyuan, Meng, Fanci, Duan, Yifan, Yu, Miao, Jia, Xiaojun, Fang, Junfeng, Liang, Yuxuan, Wang, Kun, Wen, Qingsong
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author Mao, Junyuan
Meng, Fanci
Duan, Yifan
Yu, Miao
Jia, Xiaojun
Fang, Junfeng
Liang, Yuxuan
Wang, Kun
Wen, Qingsong
author_facet Mao, Junyuan
Meng, Fanci
Duan, Yifan
Yu, Miao
Jia, Xiaojun
Fang, Junfeng
Liang, Yuxuan
Wang, Kun
Wen, Qingsong
contents Large Language Model based multi-agent systems are revolutionizing autonomous communication and collaboration, yet they remain vulnerable to security threats like unauthorized access and data breaches. To address this, we introduce AgentSafe, a novel framework that enhances MAS security through hierarchical information management and memory protection. AgentSafe classifies information by security levels, restricting sensitive data access to authorized agents. AgentSafe incorporates two components: ThreatSieve, which secures communication by verifying information authority and preventing impersonation, and HierarCache, an adaptive memory management system that defends against unauthorized access and malicious poisoning, representing the first systematic defense for agent memory. Experiments across various LLMs show that AgentSafe significantly boosts system resilience, achieving defense success rates above 80% under adversarial conditions. Additionally, AgentSafe demonstrates scalability, maintaining robust performance as agent numbers and information complexity grow. Results underscore effectiveness of AgentSafe in securing MAS and its potential for real-world application.
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spellingShingle AgentSafe: Safeguarding Large Language Model-based Multi-agent Systems via Hierarchical Data Management
Mao, Junyuan
Meng, Fanci
Duan, Yifan
Yu, Miao
Jia, Xiaojun
Fang, Junfeng
Liang, Yuxuan
Wang, Kun
Wen, Qingsong
Artificial Intelligence
Large Language Model based multi-agent systems are revolutionizing autonomous communication and collaboration, yet they remain vulnerable to security threats like unauthorized access and data breaches. To address this, we introduce AgentSafe, a novel framework that enhances MAS security through hierarchical information management and memory protection. AgentSafe classifies information by security levels, restricting sensitive data access to authorized agents. AgentSafe incorporates two components: ThreatSieve, which secures communication by verifying information authority and preventing impersonation, and HierarCache, an adaptive memory management system that defends against unauthorized access and malicious poisoning, representing the first systematic defense for agent memory. Experiments across various LLMs show that AgentSafe significantly boosts system resilience, achieving defense success rates above 80% under adversarial conditions. Additionally, AgentSafe demonstrates scalability, maintaining robust performance as agent numbers and information complexity grow. Results underscore effectiveness of AgentSafe in securing MAS and its potential for real-world application.
title AgentSafe: Safeguarding Large Language Model-based Multi-agent Systems via Hierarchical Data Management
topic Artificial Intelligence
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.04392