Straight from the EIC Non-Human & AI Identity Pavilion and Workshop, Michael Trites, Senior VP of Global Sales at Aembit, takes the hot seat — responding to 10 rapid-fire questions on AI agents, NHI security, and the governance challenges enterprises are now facing at scale.
Listen to how Michael responded to the questions below:
When did you personally realise NHIs represented a serious enterprise risk?
Michael shares the point where non-human identities evolved into a core security and governance concern.
Are organisations making the same mistakes with AI agents?
A discussion on whether the industry is once again prioritising innovation ahead of identity security controls.
Do you personally use AI agents yourself?
Michael reflects on the operational reality of working with AI systems and the trust implications they introduce.
Is IAM for AI more important than AI for IAM?
The conversation explores why identity-first security may become the defining control layer for enterprise AI.
Do AI agents function more like employees or software?
Michael explains how this debate shapes governance models, auditing, and access management strategies.
Does PAM need to change dramatically for AI agents?
A forward-looking discussion around privileged access in environments driven by autonomous identities.
Can AI identities truly be governed effectively?
Michael addresses the practical challenges of visibility, control, and accountability across AI ecosystems.
Should AI agents undergo background checks before deployment?
An exploration into digital trust, validation, and the future of onboarding autonomous systems.
Are companies prioritising time-to-market over AI security controls?
The tension between rapid deployment and governance maturity — and where organisations are exposing risk.
Will AI agents create mass unemployment?
Michael discusses why AI is more likely to augment and evolve roles rather than completely replace them.
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