shadow ai security

Shadow AI security refers to the risks posed by unsanctioned AI agents that employees or automation builders create using corporate data and credentials outside IT governance. These agents often bind to enterprise systems via OAuth and service credentials, bypassing standard security controls. Okta's Agent Discovery capability, part of its Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) toolkit, addresses this by detecting, mapping, and helping remediate shadow AI agents. The feature provides identity-first visibility into non-human identities and their permission scopes, enabling organizations to enforce governance over AI agent access to sensitive data. This topic is relevant for IT and security teams managing identity security in enterprise environments.