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Straight from the RSAC 2026 Conference, Adil Khan, CEO of SafePaaS, faces the heat in our ‘Hot Seat’ segment, tackling 10 rapid-fire questions on identity management and security. A sharp conversation packed with perspectives that could reshape how you approach identity governance in the age of AI.
Listen to how Adil responded to the questions below:
Is NHI risk a top priority for CISOs today?
Adil explores whether Non-Human Identity risk is truly being prioritized at the leadership level — or still treated as a secondary concern.
Are CISOs ready for fleets of autonomous AI agents?
The conversation examines whether current security strategies can scale to manage large numbers of autonomous digital identities.
Is IAM for AI more important than AI for IAM?
Adil reinforces the idea that identity is the control layer for AI systems, not just something to enhance with AI capabilities.
Does PAM change dramatically with the introduction of Agentic AI agents?
A look at how privileged access management must evolve as AI agents operate with elevated access and autonomy.
Is it possible to govern and control Agentic AI agents?
Adil addresses the fundamental challenge of maintaining control over systems designed to act independently.
Are organisations putting time-to-market ahead of security controls for AI agents?
The discussion highlights the growing tension between rapid innovation and the maturity of security practices.
Will the AI agent digital workforce lead to mass unemployment?
Adil separates hype from reality, focusing on how roles are more likely to evolve than disappear.
Are current identity standards fit for autonomous systems?
A critical perspective on whether existing IAM frameworks can support non-human, autonomous actors.
Can Zero Trust work for autonomous AI agents?
Adil explores whether Zero Trust principles can realistically be applied to AI agents operating at scale.
Are organisations taking NHI risks seriously enough?
The conversation returns to a core issue — the persistent gap between awareness and action in managing NHI risk.
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