AI Agents Are Reshaping Identity Security

AI adoption is accelerating across every part of the business. From AI assistants and copilots to automated workflows and intelligent agents, organizations are moving quickly to unlock new efficiencies and capabilities. But as AI gains access to systems, data, and business processes, a new challenge emerges: identity risk.

This practical guide explores five of the most common identity and access risks introduced by AI agents, including:

• Shadow AI and unknown AI agents operating without oversight
• Sensitive data exposure through AI-enabled workflows
• Over-privileged AI agents and machine identities
• Weak ownership and lifecycle management
• Uncontrolled privileged actions and elevated access

Designed for security leaders, IT managers, and business decision-makers, this guide provides clear explanations of each risk, practical recommendations for reducing exposure, and a self-assessment framework to help evaluate your organization's AI security posture.