Agentic AI Identity 101 Cheat Sheet

Agentic AI introduces a new class of digital actor inside enterprise systems – one capable of reading data, invoking APIs, and performing tasks that once required human intervention. At the core of every safe deployment lies identity and access.

This one-page reference gives builders and defenders a clear and digestible place to begin: understanding what to secure, where risk forms, and how to keep autonomy within bounds.

Inside, you will find:

• A concise timeline of autonomy, from chatbots to autonomous agents.
• Ten key identity concepts reshaping how organizations manage agent access.
• The hidden risks behind agentic operations.
• Real-world use cases across DevOps, analytics, security, and compliance.
• Practical steps for establishing least-privilege and traceable access for every agent.