New research shows that despite maturing identity programs, hundreds of enterprise applications remain disconnected from centralized identity systems, creating an unmanaged “dark matter” attack surface. The rise of AI copilots and autonomous agents is amplifying credential risks by reusing stale tokens and navigating systems outside governance. #PonemonInstitute #ShadowAI
Keypoints
- Hundreds of applications operate outside centralized IAM, forming a significant “dark matter” risk.
- AI agents and copilots are inadvertently expanding access to unmanaged systems and credentials.
- Legacy apps, localized accounts, and siloed SaaS create the stubborn “last mile” identity blind spot.
- Relying on manual password and credential fixes is increasingly ineffective and costly in 2026.
- The webinar presents 2026 benchmark data and practical remediation steps to regain control of identity.
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