When AI Agents Become Admins: Rethinking Privileged Access In The Age Of AI
CyberArk, October 1,2025
From resetting passwords and approving workflows to pulling HR data and orchestrating cloud infrastructure, AI agents now perform tasks that previously required a human with privileged access.
AI has moved beyond the realm of passive chatbots into autonomous, persistent operations, performing work on behalf of an individual or entity.
Like it or not, that makes AI agents a new part of your workforce.
They hold credentials, trigger workflows, and make their own decisions. And they're doing it all with increasing scope, speed, and influence.