Authenticating AI Agents — Activant
AI agents are rapidly reshaping enterprise workflows, yet their authentication remains a critical blind spot. With non-human identities (NHIs) multiplying at an alarming rate, businesses face new security risks. This article explores the vulnerabilities of AI-driven NHIs, emerging authentication solutions, and the future of securing autonomous AI systems.
Authenticating AI Agents — Activant Menu Sign up for our monthly newsletter Subscribe Menu Topic Cybersecurity Published March 2025 Reading time 15 minutes Authenticating AI Agents The Next Big Identity Crisis in Cybersecurity Download Article Authors Jono Vickery Vice President | Research Gregory Rawbone-Viljoen Research Analyst Share Topic Cybersecurity Published March 2025 Reading time 15 minutes Authors Jono Vickery Vice President | Research Gregory Rawbone-Viljoen Research Analyst Authenticating AI Agents Download Article Thesis Map Knowledge work, such a critical piece of the modern econ
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