AI Agents Belong In Your Identity Program
Identity systems weren't built for AI agents. Here's why that's a security nightmare.
Why it matters
As AI agents proliferate in enterprise workflows, identity and access management frameworks are falling behind—creating a critical governance gap that boards and security leaders need to address now.
The key facts
8 to knowIdentity management infrastructure not scaled for current agent deployment
Agent visibility gaps in existing IAM systems
Governance/security infrastructure lag behind agent capability rollout
Forbes Tech Council perspective on enterprise AI governance
Identity management infrastructure currently undersized for agent-scale deployments
Agent visibility gaps in existing identity programs represent material security risk
Forbes Tech Council perspective on enterprise AI governance requirements
Published May 2026 - timing suggests agent proliferation is already forcing identity redesigns
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Publisher excerpt: identity management and agent visibility, sized for the agents we now have, are not where they needed to be.