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AI-Agent Identity vs AI-Agent Authorization

Identity establishes which agent or workload is acting; authorization determines what that actor may do now.

Overview

AI-Agent Identity vs AI-Agent Authorization

Identity establishes which agent or workload is acting; authorization determines what that actor may do now.

What to evaluate

  • Assign stable workload identity without granting standing privilege.
  • Evaluate context and requested action at authorization time.
  • Keep human delegation visible in audit records.

How to use this resource

Use these considerations to align security, IT, and procurement stakeholders, document current-state gaps, and define measurable acceptance criteria before a rollout.

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