AI Agents Act Like Employees With Root Access—Here's How to Regain Control
Jul 16, 2025
Identity Management / AI Security
 The AI gold rush is on. But without identity-first security, every deployment becomes an open door. Most organizations secure native AI like a web app, but it behaves more like a junior employee with root access and no manager.  From Hype to High Stakes  Generative AI has moved beyond the hype cycle. Enterprises are:   Deploying LLM copilots to accelerate software development  Automating customer service workflows with AI agents  Integrating AI into financial operations and decision-making   Whether building with open-source models or plugging into platforms like OpenAI or Anthropic, the goal is speed and scale. But what most teams miss is this:  Every LLM access point or website is a new identity edge. And every integration adds risk unless identity and device posture are enforced.  What Is the AI Build vs. Buy Dilemma?  Most enterprises face a pivotal decision:   Build : Create in-house agents tailored to internal systems and workflows  Buy : Adopt commercial AI tools and SaaS integ...