That creates a specific risk: either security and IT teams become a bottleneck, or access grows faster than oversight can keep up.
Why is identity critical to governing AI agents securely and responsibly?
If an AI agent can act in your environment, it needs to be governed accordingly. That means giving it a clear identity, tightly scoped access and the ability to be monitored, suspended or revoked when needed.
Identity gives organisations visibility into where AI agents exist, what they can access and how they are behaving. It also provides the controls
Matt Ellard is the Senior Vice President and General Manager at Okta, where he leads regional strategy, sales and partnerships, helping organisations strengthen security through identity-led approaches. Prior to joining Okta, Ellard led the cybersecurity consulting practice at Ernst & Young( EY), advising global enterprises on security strategy, risk management and Digital Transformation. He brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise technology and cybersecurity, and has held senior leadership roles at Tanium, Veritas Technologies and Symantec.
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