Speakeasy Defines Reference Architecture for the AI Control Plane

Speakeasy has published a reference architecture defining the concept of an AI control plane, announced in a press release. The framework is described as a governing layer that connects AI agents such as Claude, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot with enterprise systems, providing unified control over access, security, and observability.

The guide draws on input from over 50 technology executives and defines four key functions for an AI control plane. Connect brings AI agents and enterprise systems onto a single platform with integrated identity management. Control allows enforcement of executable policies that are versioned and testable. Secure inspects prompts, responses, and tool calls in real time to prevent data leakage and detect prompt injection. Observe enables measurement of adoption and outcomes by team, client, or user.

The architecture also maps the vendor landscape across identity, observability, and policy enforcement categories. It emphasizes that no single tool currently provides a complete control plane without integration across these areas. Speakeasy states it is developing within this space, beginning with the connection and identity components and expanding to include all four defined functions.