Research Highlights Security Gap in Enterprise AI Agent Adoption
What happened
Research found that 79% of organizations are running AI agents in production, but only 2% are using identity security tools designed specifically to manage and govern them. This creates a 40-to-1 gap in identity security readiness. AI agents now account for 22% of all non-human accounts, yet 85% of organizations still rely on older identity tools.
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Why it matters
The study indicates that organizations are struggling with non-human identity management, with 60% remaining in low maturity levels for identity security. This highlights a significant market need for specialized controls to manage agentic access, which is currently lacking.
Enterprises are increasing their use of AI agents and bots, with SailPoint positioned as a key provider of digital identity management.
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Who's involved
- OpenAIAmerican artificial intelligence research organization
- AmazonAmerican multinational technology company
- OktaAmerican information technology company
- Palo Alto NetworksCyber-security company
- ZscalerAmerican Cybersecurity Company
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.