Non-Technical Documentation¶

Welcome!¶

This section contains documentation written specifically for non-technical stakeholders, including: - Business professionals - Managers and executives - Security personnel without programming backgrounds - Compliance officers - Risk assessors - Anyone interested in understanding AI collaboration systems without code

📚 Available Guides¶

1. AI Collaboration Fundamentals¶

File: 01_fundamentals/AI_Collaboration_Fundamentals.md

Who Should Read This: Anyone new to AI agent systems

What You'll Learn: - What AI agents are and how they work - The Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Protocol explained simply - How agents discover and communicate with each other - Real-world examples of multi-agent collaboration - Business benefits of AI collaboration systems

Reading Time: 20 minutes

2. Security in AI Agent Systems¶

File: 02_security/Security_for_Non_Technical_Personnel.md

Who Should Read This: Security personnel, compliance officers, risk managers

What You'll Learn: - 8 critical security threats to AI agent systems - How attacks happen (explained without code) - Defense strategies and best practices - Compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2) - Incident response procedures - Security assessment checklist (64 points)

Reading Time: 30-40 minutes

🎯 Learning Paths¶

For Business Leaders¶

Goal: Understand AI collaboration and its business value

1. Start with AI Collaboration Fundamentals
2. Read sections:
3. What is an AI Agent?
4. How Do Agents Communicate?
5. Benefits of the A2A Approach
6. Why This Matters for Your Organization

Time Investment: 15 minutes

For Security & Compliance Teams¶

Goal: Assess and manage security risks

1. Foundation - Read AI Collaboration Fundamentals (20 min)

2. Understand what you're securing

3. Deep Dive - Read Security for Non-Technical Personnel (40 min)

4. Focus on:

   • The Threat Landscape
   • Critical Security Threats (all 8)
   • Compliance sections relevant to your industry
   • Security Assessment Checklist

5. Action - Use the 64-point checklist to evaluate your systems

Time Investment: 60 minutes total

For Project Managers¶

Goal: Plan and oversee AI agent implementations

1. Read AI Collaboration Fundamentals - full document
2. Read security overview sections:
3. Executive Summary
4. Introduction to A2A Security
5. Defense Strategies (high-level)

Time Investment: 30 minutes

🔄 Relationship to Technical Documentation¶

These non-technical guides complement the technical documentation found in docs/a2a/:

Key Difference: - Non-Technical Docs: Explain concepts, use analogies, focus on "what" and "why" - Technical Docs: Include code examples, implementation details, focus on "how"

💡 How to Use These Guides¶

Reading Tips¶

1. Don't Skip the Analogies - We use real-world comparisons (coffee shops, business cards, company directories) - These help build intuition without requiring technical knowledge

2. Focus on Concepts, Not Details - You don't need to memorize technical terms - Understand the general principles and threat categories

3. Use the Checklists - Security checklist provides actionable assessment criteria - Share with technical teams for implementation

4. Ask Questions - If something is unclear, that's valuable feedback - Help us improve these guides for future readers

📖 Glossary of Key Terms¶

Quick reference for terms used throughout the non-technical guides:

🚀 Next Steps¶

After reading these guides, you may want to:

For Business Leaders¶

• Discuss AI collaboration opportunities with your technical team
• Identify use cases where multi-agent systems could add value
• Review budget and resource allocation for AI initiatives

For Security Teams¶

• Complete the 64-point security assessment checklist
• Identify critical security gaps in existing or planned systems
• Develop incident response procedures for agent systems
• Ensure compliance requirements are understood and mapped

For Project Managers¶

• Create project plan incorporating security requirements
• Identify stakeholders who need this documentation
• Schedule security reviews at key project milestones
• Budget for security tools and audits

📬 Feedback¶

These guides are designed to be accessible to non-technical audiences. If you find sections confusing or have suggestions for improvement:

• What worked well? Tell us which explanations were clearest
• What needs improvement? Point out confusing sections
• What's missing? Suggest additional topics to cover

Your feedback helps us improve these resources for everyone.

📜 Document Information¶

Created: December 2025
Target Audience: Non-technical professionals
Maintained By: Project documentation team
Related Documentation: docs/a2a/ (technical documentation)

🎓 Additional Resources¶

If You Want to Learn More¶

Light Technical Introduction: - A2A Overview - Bridge between non-technical and technical

Visual Learning: - Presentation Slides - Visual overview of concepts - Diagrams and flowcharts throughout the technical documentation

Real-World Examples: - Security analysis documents in examples/ folders - Show practical implementations (more technical)

Industry Standards: - OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) - NIST AI Risk Management Framework - ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)

Remember: You don't need to be a programmer to understand AI collaboration systems or assess their security. These guides are specifically written for you!

Happy Learning! 📚