"We've spent decades managing access for people, based on least-privilege principles. The other side of the story is access for machines, so that printers can communicate with a print manager. With AI agents, we now have something that has the privileges of a human but the common sense of a printer."
"AI agents must also operate according to Zero Trust principles. After all, human employees do the same. Agents can now be linked to a human employee in Cisco DUO IAM. This effectively gives all agents an identity."
The RSAC 2026 Conference will focus on AI agents and the emerging agentic workforce. Cisco emphasizes the need for AI agents to adhere to Zero Trust Access principles. A new AI Defense version will enable companies to red-team their AI models. While AI agents have potential, integration remains insufficient for a true agentic workforce. Ensuring appropriate behavior and security against external attacks is crucial. Cisco's approach includes linking AI agents to human identities for better visibility and control over their actions.
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