The rise of autonomous systems has created a critical need to secure AI agent identities with the same rigor used for human employees, Ping Identity CEO Andre Durand told theCUBE at RSAC 2026, reports SiliconANGLE.As digital actors handle sensitive transactions and access core systems, unmanaged non-human identities become a significant vulnerability, driving a shift toward just-in-time governance where every agent action is authorized in real time based on live context rather than standing permissions. Durand said there is no security without identity, and companies must treat AI agents less like software tools and more like active identities requiring continuous supervision. Unlike human workers, digital agents lack personal accountability, so guardrails need to be much tighter.Ping Identity launched Identity for AI to manage agents from registration and delegated access to runtime enforcement, improving visibility and ensuring agents operate with only the access needed for a given task. Durand warned that while agentic landscapes offer competitive advantage, security principles must be harnessed to avoid rogue, unexplainable actions that could impact brands and companies.
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