What happened: Darktrace published a release citing survey findings that a large share of security professionals are concerned about AI agent risk.
Why it matters: As organizations adopt AI assistants and agent-like workflows, security teams need clear controls for identity, authorization, monitoring, and data access.
Operational considerations
- Define which data and systems agents can access.
- Log actions and outcomes to support investigation and accountability.
- Harden identity (MFA, least privilege) for human and non-human accounts.
Sources
- GlobeNewswire (Darktrace): Over Three-Quarters of Security Professionals Concerned About AI Agent Risk, New Darktrace Report Finds
