In an era where the digital landscape continually evolves, enterprises are facing unprecedented challenges in the realm of identity security. Historically, organizations have struggled to secure human identities effectively; however, a new layer of complexity has emerged. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) now bear the responsibility of securing millions of non-human identities, which include artificial intelligence agents, application programming interfaces (APIs), and service accounts. These entities operate at machine speed, often making decisions devoid of human judgment and with minimal safeguards in place. The shift toward managing these non-human identities highlights both the advancements in technology and the vulnerabilities associated with it.

To address these pressing issues, the CyberEdBoard has organized a virtual webinar titled “Identity Is the New Perimeter, and AI Is Blowing It Wide Open,” scheduled for September 8 at 11 a.m. ET. This event promises to gather a panel of distinguished experts in fields related to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence governance. The speakers include Esmond Kane, the Chief Information Security Officer from Advarra, a leading clinical trial management software firm; Surinder Lall, a recognized authority in cybersecurity and AI governance, as well as a former senior vice president at Paramount; and Doug Meier, who serves as the national director for information security and data governance at the law firm Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.

The webinar’s agenda is designed to cover a range of critical topics that reflect the emerging challenges of identity management in the age of AI. One focus will be on maintaining a least-privilege approach, a strategy that restricts access rights for users, to ensure that agentic agents do not take unintended or harmful actions. In a world where AI can operate autonomously, the importance of accountability and liability becomes paramount. The panel will discuss strategies for tying AI agents to human owners, thereby creating a framework for accountability in operations executed by these intelligent systems.

• Another critical discussion point will be the rising risks associated with shadow AI. As organizations increasingly adopt AI technologies, they also face heightened governance issues. The panel aims to uncover the potential dangers of unregulated AI applications within enterprise systems.
• Furthermore, the event will focus on how organizations can implement zero trust principles—not only for human identities but also for the AI agents that are becoming integral to organizational operations. In a zero trust framework, no one is trusted by default, whether inside or outside the organization, emphasizing the need for rigorous validation.

This dynamic webinar represents an opportunity for industry professionals to gain insights from leading experts and to engage in discussions about the future of identity management in an AI-driven world. The event is sponsored by CyberEdBoard, recognized as a premier community for executives and thought leaders in cybersecurity and IT. Members of CyberEdBoard have access to an extensive array of resources including peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, executive-level education, and opportunities for professional growth.