India, Dec. 23 -- Identity is increasingly seen as the new perimeter, says Mathew Graham, Senior Director and Re-gional Chief Security Officer, APAC, Okta, reflecting on the seismic shifts redefining cybersecurity in the age of artificial intelligence. As AI agents begin to act on behalf of humans, the question of who or what is accessing enterprise systems has become central to boardroom strategy.

As AI agents assume more human-like responsibilities across industries, governing their digital identi-ties has become a strategic priority. Graham discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the implica-tions of agentic AI, third-party risks, and why independent identity remains essential in a hyperscaler-dominated world.

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