The Rise of the Machine Employee

Why 2026 is the Year of Non-Human Identity Governance To: My Fellow CISOs and Risk Leaders For years, we’ve focused on the “Human Firewall.” We’ve perfected MFA, rolled out passkeys, and trained our teams to spot phishing. But as we enter 2026, the primary threat to your enterprise isn’t just the employee behind the keyboard—it’s […]

Identity Management Transformed: The Power of AI, Guided by Human Expertise

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By Ron Bowron The world of Identity Management (IM) is evolving at lightning speed, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) leading the charge. AI’s capabilities are truly exciting, offering the promise of unprecedented efficiency, enhanced security, and streamlined operations. We’re talking about sophisticated tools that can automate complex tasks, uncover hidden insights, and elevate your entire identity […]

AI Agents Reshaping of Identity Management: Evaluating IT Investments in AI-Driven Identity Management

In Part 1 of this series, we explored how Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally reshaping Identity Management, introducing both revolutionary capabilities and the critical new complexities brought by the proliferation of autonomous AI agent identities. We highlighted how AI transforms IAM from a static defense into a dynamic, proactive security fabric, capable of automating the unattainable, […]

AI Agents Reshaping of Identity Management and Workflow Automation

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By Ron Bowron Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving and has a profound impact on workflow automation, as well as on the Identity Management (IM) landscape. No longer a futuristic concept, AI is transforming how we secure access, streamline operations, and manage digital identities. For executives, understanding this shift is not just an advantage; it’s […]