Persistent AI coworkers challenge security models
Security frameworks built for short-term AI agents aren’t prepared for the shift to persistent AI coworkers—software with long-term access to company systems. The old model of approving single tasks or sessions isn’t enough when these AIs accumulate privileges and access over time, creating new risks like unchecked credential sprawl. Current best practices, such as OAuth or temporary accounts, don’t address the creeping access persistent AI can gain if not carefully managed.
- Persistent AIs gain long-term system access
- Credential creep becomes a big risk
- Current identity controls aren’t designed for bots
- Lifecycle management for agent access is lacking
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