AI agents are introducing a chaotic new era in enterprise cybersecurity, where identities are transient and actions are autonomous. This shift is forcing security professionals to rethink traditional models of trust and access.
Zeus Kerravala, founder of ZK Research LLC, highlighted the urgency of managing AI-driven identities, noting that the attack surface has become "completely chaotic." He emphasized that AI must be used to secure AI, as security teams that fail to adopt it will fall behind.
Christophe Bertrand pointed out that data remains the core asset at risk, yet it is often inadequately protected. As AI systems rely on unmanaged data, the question of what data security means in this new era is becoming increasingly complex.
The conversation also touched on the potential for AI to reposition the security industry from a barrier to a business enabler. With evolving governance models and pricing structures, the future of cybersecurity is still being defined.