Machine Identity

Machine identity refers to the cryptographic credentials and certificates that enable automated systems, applications, and devices to authenticate each other and establish secure communications without human intervention. In enterprise AI governance, machine identity management is critical because AI systems increasingly interact with databases, APIs, and other infrastructure that require proper authentication to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. Organizations must implement robust machine identity governance to ensure that AI models and deployment pipelines can be verified as legitimate, audited for compliance, and revoked if compromised.

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Corporate PolicyUS2026-07-30

Okta's $200M Permiso Deal Puts AI Agent Identity Governance on the Vendor Map

Okta has agreed to acquire Permiso Security for approximately $200 million in an almost all-cash transaction expected to close in fiscal Q3 2027. Permiso's platform monitors cloud environments for suspicious activity by users, applications, and AI agents after access is granted. The deal extends Okta's identity security capabilities into non-human and machine identity governance, a control gap that has grown sharply as autonomous AI agents proliferate in enterprise infrastructure.

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