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.