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2025 Gartner SRM Summit: From Gatekeeper to Enabler. How Security Leaders Can Embrace AI Agents with Confidence

The 2025 Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit was a wake-up call, and an opportunity, for anyone responsible for securing the future of AI. With over 1,700 AI use cases now reported across federal agencies and enterprise adoption growing at a breakneck pace, the message was clear: AI is no longer on the horizon. It’s here, it’s active, and it needs securing.

The Real AI Agent Risk Isn't Data Loss. It's Unauthorized Action.

Your AI Agent just updated a vendor’s payment details in your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system based on a seemingly harmless prompt. No data was exfiltrated. No access policy was violated. But now, a $250,000 payment is sitting in a fraudulent bank account. This is the new face of AI risk. As enterprises adopt AI Agents - either off the shelf or custom built, security teams are facing a fast-moving shift.

Validating the Mission: Zenity Labs Research Cited in Gartner's AI Platform Analysis

Research is what turns cybersecurity from a reactive scramble into a proactive discipline. It’s how security teams uncover new threats, pressure-test defenses, and understand the unintended consequences of innovation (especially as AI Agents reshape the attack surface).At Zenity, research isn’t a side effort. It’s how we build, challenge, and ultimately secure what’s next.

Securing the future of AI Agents: Reflections from the Microsoft Build Stage

Standing on stage at Microsoft Build, surrounded by innovators shaping the future in the era of AI Agents, I felt equal parts inspired and responsible. Inspired by the rapid momentum around AI, and responsible for raising a flag about something we don’t talk about enough - how we secure the very systems that are now acting on our behalf. This post isn’t a recap, rather a continuation, a chance to go deeper into the story I shared (and the one we’re still writing.)

Zenity and Microsoft Copilot Studio Extend AI Agent Security from Buildtime to Runtime

As enterprises race to adopt AI Agents to drive productivity and innovation. We are excited to announce that Zenity and Microsoft Copilot Studio are joining efforts to enable full adoption of AI Agents. Together, Zenity and Microsoft Copilot Studio help organizations confidently build, deploy, and use AI Agents with built-in security and governance throughout the development and deployment process so they can accelerate adoption at scale.

Model Context Protocol (MCP): A Primer

In the ever-evolving landscape of AI, a new enabler has emerged that's quietly transforming how language models interact with the digital world: Model Context Protocol, or MCP. It may not be a household name yet, but if your organization is experimenting with AI agents, it's time to get acquainted. MCP is becoming the cornerstone of LLM integration - bridging the gap between isolated AI systems and the interconnected web of enterprise & client applications.

Shadow AI: A Wake-Up Call for AI Security and Governance

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the allure of AI tools and agents is undeniable. They promise enhanced productivity, innovative solutions, and a competitive edge. With more tools and platforms available that democratize the usage and creation of AI systems, there is a surge in AI tools that are being built, customized, and deployed for business operations. However, the gold rush for AI comes with significant risks that cannot be ignored.

Introducing Zenity for ChatGPT Enterprise

More than 80% of Fortune 500 companies rely on ChatGPT Enterprise, not just as a productivity tool, but as a platform for building custom GPTs, leveraging knowledge files, and enabling collaboration through Canvas. As AI Agent adoption accelerates across every corner of the enterprise, business users are innovating faster than ever, often without security oversight.