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Identity Was Built for Humans. AI Agents Change the Rules.

Identity Was Built for Humans. AI Agents Change the Rules.

As AI agents take on actions once performed only by humans, traditional identity systems can’t provide clear delegation or accountability. StrongDM ID gives every agent a unique, verifiable identity linked to a human sponsor, ensuring organizations always know who authorized every action. In the next era of identity, authentication matters—but delegation defines trust.
The StrongDM Software Factory: Building Software with AI

The StrongDM Software Factory: Building Software with AI

The modern cloud is fast, dynamic, and complex. But legacy security tools can’t keep up. As containers and ephemeral resources constantly change, and access requests surge, security teams are left scrambling. Entitlements pile up, visibility fades, and audits become a nightmare.
The End of “Verify Once, Trust Forever”

The End of “Verify Once, Trust Forever”

The modern cloud is fast, dynamic, and complex. But legacy security tools can’t keep up. As containers and ephemeral resources constantly change, and access requests surge, security teams are left scrambling. Entitlements pile up, visibility fades, and audits become a nightmare.
From Authentication to Authorization: The KPI Set Every Board Needs

From Authentication to Authorization: The KPI Set Every Board Needs

StrongDM debuts in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for PAM, redefining privileged access with real-time, policy-based authorization for modern cloud environments.
StrongDM Delivers Policy Enforcement for Agentic AI with Leash

StrongDM Delivers Policy Enforcement for Agentic AI with Leash

StrongDM introduces Leash, an open-source project delivering real-time policy enforcement for agentic AI. Gain visibility, control, and safety over autonomous workloads with unified access and runtime security.
StrongDM Debuts in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management

StrongDM Debuts in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management

StrongDM debuts in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for PAM, redefining privileged access with real-time, policy-based authorization for modern cloud environments.
AI Agents Are Actors, Not Tools: Why Enterprises Need a New Layer of Runtime Governance

AI Agents Are Actors, Not Tools: Why Enterprises Need a New Layer of Runtime Governance

AI agents act autonomously, not just as tools. Learn why enterprises need runtime governance to secure, observe, and control AI behavior in real time.
Managing Access Drift: Introducing Entitlement Visibility, Resource Discovery, and JIT for Microsoft Cloud

Managing Access Drift: Introducing Entitlement Visibility, Resource Discovery, and JIT for Microsoft Cloud

The modern cloud is fast, dynamic, and complex. But legacy security tools can’t keep up. As containers and ephemeral resources constantly change, and access requests surge, security teams are left scrambling. Entitlements pile up, visibility fades, and audits become a nightmare.
Why Legacy PAM Fails in the Cloud (And the Cloud-Native Fix)

Why Legacy PAM Fails in the Cloud (And the Cloud-Native Fix)

Legacy PAM stalls cloud adoption with cost, complexity, and risk. Discover the cloud-native fix: just-in-time access with StrongDM.
10 Best Database Security Solutions in 2026

10 Best Database Security Solutions in 2026

This guide lays out a clear framework for evaluating database security tools, focusing on the risks they mitigate, the controls they deliver, and the outcomes they enable. From access and auditing to encryption, posture management, and recovery, we’ll highlight the best solutions and how they fit together
15 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Tools in 2026

15 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Tools in 2026

Discover how role-based access control (RBAC) tools from identity providers to cloud IAM and workflow systems work together to enforce least privilege, streamline approvals, and deliver secure, auditable access across modern infrastructure.
Palo Alto and CyberArk Deal: A $25B Bet on Yesterday’s PAM

Palo Alto and CyberArk Deal: A $25B Bet on Yesterday’s PAM

Palo Alto’s $25B CyberArk acquisition reshapes PAM. Learn why legacy vaults and duct-taped platforms fall short and what modern Zero Trust requires.
Non-Human Identities & Secrets Sprawl: Why Vaults Aren’t Enough

Non-Human Identities & Secrets Sprawl: Why Vaults Aren’t Enough

Non-human identities are fueling secrets sprawl, and vaults alone can’t stop it. Learn why NHIs are the primary source of leaked secrets, the limits of traditional secret stores, and how StrongDM governs access in real time without exposing credentials.
What Is Access Certification? Process, Benefits & Best Practices

What Is Access Certification? Process, Benefits & Best Practices

Access certification is more than a checkbox; it’s how you prove and enforce least privilege at scale. It ensures every user, system, and role has only the access they need, nothing more. In this guide, you’ll learn how to run access certifications that satisfy auditors, reduce insider threats, and clean up outdated privileges. You’ll explore common types (manual vs. automated, user-based vs. resource-based), challenges, and how modern teams streamline the process with real-time visibility and
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