Cybersecurity Firms Race to Create Identity Systems as AI Agents Pose New Security Threats

Cybersecurity companies scramble to develop identity management systems for AI agents as Deloitte predicts 25% of companies will pilot autonomous AI workers this year, creating unprecedented security risks including 24/7 data breach potential and credential misuse that traditional authentication methods cannot address.

• Cybersecurity companies are rushing to develop new identity management systems for AI agents as they become more autonomous and require security protocols similar to human employees
• AI agents pose unique security risks including potential data breaches, credential misuse, and information leaks since they operate 24/7 at high speeds without traditional authentication methods like multifactor authentication
• Deloitte predicts 25% of companies using generative AI will launch AI agent pilots this year, with security experts recommending kill switches and warning that many security teams lack involvement in agent deployment discussions