Operationalizing Agentic AI: from assisted to autonomous

As AI tools move from being used as assistants (where humans direct each action) to autonomous agents and operators (where AI acts on its own), organizations are not updating their security and governance practices to match this increased risk. The article explains that when humans stay close to AI interactions, risks like accidentally sharing API keys or credentials can be managed with existing controls, but autonomous AI agents need stronger identity management, access controls, and auditability since humans are no longer in the loop to catch mistakes.