RSA launches Agent ID to manage agent access
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On November 2, 2026, RSA CEO Greg Nelson warned that banks struggle to keep track of how many AI agents are running internally and what permissions they have. He advocated assigning an owner to each agent and providing oversight based on the risks of its work. RSA has launched Agent ID to help organizations discover agents, manage access permissions, and clarify accountability. The report also said that one banking client had discovered 4,000 agents running internally.
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- PYMNTSRSA warns banks: a surge in uncontrolled AI agents poses risks
RSA CEO Greg Nelson warned that banks are struggling to keep track of the number of AI agents operating internally and the permissions they hold, and advocated assigning an owner to each agent and overseeing it based on the risks of its work. RSA has launched Agent ID to help institutions discover agents, manage access permissions and clarify accountability; one banking customer once discovered that 4,000 agents were running internally.
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