AI agents are
getting things done.
Let’s make sure they’re only doing what is permitted…
Don’t be afraid of progress,
or naïve with it.
From writing emails to running workflows, AI agents are quickly becoming part of the team. Okta for AI Agents helps you stay in control - without slowing things down or avoiding progress with AI. Every big shift in technology comes with a learning curve. Cloud did. Mobile did. AI is no different. The difference is speed.
96%
of organisations are already exploring or using AI agents
69%
say employees are using AI tools they haven’t officially approved
The intentions of these 69% isn’t likely to be underhand, they’re just embracing AI, but by moving faster than governance can keep up they could be inviting danger into your business.
For instance, AI on your network could:
 | Log into Systems |
| Access Data |
| Make Decisions |
| Trigger Actions |
This isn’t a case of AI is bad, it’s actually that it exists outside of the ‘guardrails’ that are applied to employees, devices and application. Access. If left ungoverned, this opens the door to Shadow AI *…
* Shadow AI refers to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, applications, or services by employees or departments without the formal approval, oversight, or knowledge of their organisation’s IT and security departments.
How can Okta for AI Agents help?
Simply put it will enable you to manage AI in your environment:
| Find AI across your environment |
| Understand what the AI is doing |
| Put the right controls in place |
| Step in when needed |
Without Okta
1) An AI assistant is set up to help customer service.
2) It gradually gets access to more systems just to be helpful.
3) No one reviews it. No one tracks it.
4) It becomes a blind spot.
Without Okta
1) The agent is visible from day one
2) It has a clear identity and owner
3) Access is tightly controlled
4) Activity is monitored
For more information about Okta for Agents, please reach out to our in-house specialist Steven Gifford.
