Responding to the rapid rise of “Shadow AI,” major tech players including Microsoft and Google have rolled out new governance platforms (like “Agent 365”) designed to discover, monitor, and secure autonomous AI agents within the enterprise. This move aims to prevent data leakage from unauthorized bots.
Business Impact
“Agent sprawl” is the new shadow IT. Employees are deploying autonomous agents to automate tasks without security oversight. These platforms provide the necessary visibility to prevent these agents from accidentally exposing sensitive data or being hijacked by attackers.
Why It Happened
The adoption of agentic AI has outpaced traditional security controls. Security teams currently lack visibility into what AI agents are running on their networks and what data they are accessing.
Recommended Executive Action
Direct your CIO/CISO to evaluate these new governance tools immediately. You cannot secure what you cannot see. Establishing a policy and control plane for AI agents is now a critical requirement for 2026 planning.
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