Fortinet and Google Discuss Identity and Zero Trust in AI Security
In a recent interview, Fortinet’s Ben Zilberman and Google’s Aaron Sutton emphasized the growing need to adapt identity and access management as autonomous AI agents proliferate in enterprises. Traditional models, which relied on predictable human behaviors, are now challenged by AI’s nonlinear, autonomous capabilities. Organizations must address issues like governing agent identities, preventing token abuse, and managing orphaned agents. Sutton noted the heightened complexity of identity-based attacks, including executive account takeovers and deepfakes. The discussion also highlighted the evolution of authentication models for both human and nonhuman entities, along with the implementation of zero trust principles and least-privilege access controls for AI agents. With their extensive experience in cybersecurity and cloud solutions, Zilberman and Sutton provide valuable insights into securing digital environments against emerging threats.
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