AI Agents, Context & Governance: Complex but Critical for Risk Management
Management of non-human identities has evolved in response to the rapid adoption of semi-autonomous AI agents. The complex nature of their interactions with both human operators and other agents means that security teams need a more sophisticated approach that uses behavioural context to determine an agent’s permissions. Firms are leveraging an identity management approach mirroring the complexities of human operator requirements, but at a vastly bigger scale.
Feb 26
Sophos to acquire Arco Cyber: provides channel with enhanced GRC capabilities
Global security vendor Sophos has announced its intention to purchase cyber assurance specialist Arco Cyber in a move it says will help companies strengthen their cybersecurity strategy and overall governance. Sophos has positioned the acquisition as a key part of its “Sophos CISO Advantage” proposition, a set of capabilities it says will equip customers with security operations management using agentic AI, integrated platforms, and trusted human expertise delivered via its
Feb 18
As AI Agents Become Pervasive, Identity Matters Even More
Autonomous AI agents can bring significant operational efficiencies, but magnify the risk of vulnerabilities if they are given access permissions that are closer to a human identity
Feb 11
CrowdStrike to buy Seraphic Security & SGNL in January Acquisition Spree
CrowdStrike announces its intent to buy Seraphic Security and SGNL, kicking-off the industry's 2026 M&A activity!
Jan 28
Expel Meeting Summary - RSA Conference 2025
Although it's now a month ago, RSA Conference 2025, seems like yesterday. Richmond Advisory Group shares quick profiles of each of the companies we met with in our "RSA series" This one highlights the MDR provider Expel.
May 30, 2025