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AI SecurityEmerging1 sourceAug 27, 2026 · 12:00via NIST Cybersecurity Insights

Back to the Future: Why Agentic AI Needs a Strong Identity Foundation

Brief

As AI matures, enterprises and customers are rapidly deploying agents seeking to unlock the next level of automation and productivity. Agentic AI shows potential to handle a multitude of use cases, from buying personal items on Amazon to customer service applications to enterprise security and software development.

However, early agentic deployments are repeating a familiar pattern: prioritizing feature development and immediate value over security. This strategy is understandable. Strategic, financial and technical leaders want to demonstrate ROI for their AI investments. Enterprises are

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