Identity & Access Management
AI Agent Identity
AI agents act on behalf of people and systems. Each needs its own identity, clear limits and an audit trail.
Overview
What is AI Agent Identity?
AI agent identity assigns distinct, managed identities to agents rather than letting them borrow user credentials or shared service accounts. It defines delegation (acting on behalf of a user), scoped tool and API permissions, approval steps for high-impact actions and logging that links every action to the agent, its owner and the authorizing user.
Why it matters
When organizations need it
These are common signs that an organization would benefit from AI Agent Identity.
Signs you need it
- Agents using a developer’s personal credentials
- Agents with broad API keys to business systems
- No record of who authorized an agent’s actions
- Multi-agent workflows with no identity boundaries
Capabilities
Key capabilities
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Agent registration & ownership
Inventory, owners and lifecycle for each agent.
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Delegated authorization
Agents act within — never beyond — the user’s permissions.
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Tool & API scoping
Least-privilege access to tools and data.
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Agent activity audit
Traceable, reviewable agent actions.
Scope
What you receive
- Agent identity model
- Delegation and scoping patterns
- Approval policy for high-impact actions
- Monitoring requirements
Our approach
How CoreIAM helps
AI agent identity is a core part of our IAM for AI practice, built on proven identity patterns rather than unproven shortcuts.
Engagement
Engagement approach
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Discover
Stakeholder interviews, application and identity inventory, control review.
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Define
Target state, policies, role model and success measures.
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Deliver
Iterative implementation, integration and application onboarding waves.
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Operate
Ongoing administration, reviews, tuning and support.
Related
Related services
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Identity & Access Management
Secure identities, access and privileges across the workforce, customers, partners and machines.
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IAM Strategy & Consulting
Define where your identity programme is going, why, and in what order — with a roadmap leadership can fund.
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Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
Automate who gets access, prove who has it, and remove it on time — with evidence auditors accept.
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Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Vault, control and monitor the accounts that can do the most damage.
Discuss AI Agent Identity with our specialists
Tell us about your environment and objectives, and we will recommend the right scope and approach.