Enterprise AI agents surge 466.7% YoY, raising new identity security risks from unmanaged 'shadow AI workforce'.

BeyondTrust's research reveals a 466.7% year-over-year increase in AI agents within enterprises, many operating without IT oversight and holding high-level privileges. This 'shadow AI workforce' creates new identity security risks as these AI agents can act autonomously with elevated access, expanding potential attack surfaces. The growth is driven by widespread adoption of AI-enabled platforms like Microsoft Copilot and Salesforce. BeyondTrust offers tools to detect and manage these hidden AI identities to reduce security risks.