Rubrik launches AI agent identity tool to secure automated enterprise workflows
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The new solution integrates with existing enterprise directories to issue short-lived permissions for individual tool calls and prevent unauthorized automated actions At the recent Black Hat Conference, Rubrik, a data security and cybersecurity provider, announced Rubrik Agent Identity, an artificial intelligence-based solution to manage and control AI agents' access and permissions. The release addresses a primary obstacle in enterprise agent deployment by securing autonomous actions in real time. AI agent deployments execute automated workflows across SaaS applications, databases, and APIs. However, most organizations lack the capability to monitor and control these actions at scale. According to data from Rubrik Zero Labs, 86% of global IT and security leaders expect AI agents to outpace their organization's security guardrails within the next year, while only 23% report full visibility into the agents operating in their environments. This unmonitored workforce bypasses traditional boundaries because systems often rely on broad, static credentials, allowing a compromised agent to trigger system-wide actions. "Agents are no longer just synthesizing information, they are acting on behalf of employees, and using the access models we built for humans. Static credentials were never designed for autonomous actors," said Dev Rishi, General Manager of AI at Rubrik. "Agent...
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The solution integrates with Okta and Microsoft Entra ID, routing API and MCP resources through a unified security gateway.
