Applying Identity-First Governance to AI Agents

Federal agencies are entering a new phase of artificial intelligence (AI), as the White House’s “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security” executive order directs agencies to accelerate the adoption of advanced AI tools while strengthening the cyber defenses of federal and critical information systems. For many agencies, one of the most immediate challenges is the rise of AI agents. These autonomous systems are quickly becoming a significant class of non-human identity,