M(ore) C(ontrol) P(lease): Identity Tips to Build Secure MCP / Agentic AI Systems

Every organization has an agentic AI or MCP project, but authentication, access control, and identity management challenges hinder them from reaching the finish line. With 57% of IAM decision-makers worried about AI agents accessing unauthorized data, the importance of identity guardrails for AI systems is clear.

Additionally, CISOs are worried about Shadow AI and finding a balance between security and innovation, with Microsoft finding that 71% of AI users use their own tools without authorization.