Non-Human Identities and Agentic AI: The New Frontier in Identity Security
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The episode discusses the importance of identity security and the disconnect between perceived and actual security measures in organizations.
Over 95 per cent of leaders now say identity security is core to their strategy. A decade ago, this wasn’t even part of the conversation. The awareness is there, but awareness alone isn’t enough. Many organisations feel secure, yet the metrics they track often tell a different story. In this episode of Security Strategist , EM360Tech’s Trisha Pillay sits down with Craig Ramsay , Senior Field Strategist, and Rod Simmons , VP of Product Strategy at Omada , to unpack the State of Identity Governance 2026 report. Together, they explore why confidence in identity security doesn’t always equal true protection and how AI, non-human identities, and fragmented systems are changing the rules. Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Reality Many organisations focus on operational metrics that are easy to measure: provisioning speed, audit readiness, and compliance. These give a sense of efficiency but not necessarily security. Simmons explains: “We can provision identities faster, but that doesn’t tell us about inherent risks. Orphaned accounts, dormant privileges, unmanaged access—these risks often go unseen.” Ramsay adds, “It’s like…
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