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

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