How it works

From intent to evidence, without collapsing the steps.

AtlaSent inserts an organizational authority decision before a consequential effect and keeps authorization, permit verification, execution, and proof distinct.

1

Intent

A human, AI agent, service, or workflow proposes an exact action.

2

Authority

Standing and delegated organizational authority is resolved for that actor and scope.

3

Policy + evidence

Current approvals, duties, resource state, and other required evidence are evaluated.

4

Decision

The canonical outcome is allow, deny, hold, or escalate.

5

Permit + verify

Where required, a bounded permit is issued and verified at the execution boundary.

6

Execution + evidence

The native operation may proceed; execution/effect are recorded only when actually observed or verified.

Why this matters

A plausible request, a valid identity, a tool permission, or an approval can each be necessary inputs. None alone establishes that the organization authorized the exact operation being attempted now.