Aragon Research has announced the emergence of a vital new market: Agentic Identity and Security Platforms (AISP). This market, projected to reach US$32.9 billion by 2031, addresses the growing security challenges posed by the rapid proliferation of AI agents within enterprises.
The convergence of generative AI and conversational AI is accelerating the development of sophisticated AI agents—essentially digital workers capable of performing complete job functions.
Many organisations are quickly adopting these AI agents, deploying hundreds or even thousands across various operations. However, this widespread integration introduces significant risks that necessitate a specialised security approach.
“The era of AI Agents and agentic systems is here, and their rapid deployment brings significant security challenges,” said Jim Lundy, CEO and lead analyst at Aragon Research. He emphasised that just as organisations secure human identities and access, they must now extend the same protections to their digital workforce.
The AISP market aims to provide solutions that identify and secure these AI agents and agentic systems, similar to how traditional identity and security solutions protect human users. This emerging category is positioned as a crucial component of every enterprise’s AI operational strategy.
Agentic systems harness the collaborative intelligence of multiple AI agents, enabling them to interact with humans and digital resources to solve complex problems.
The success of these systems relies heavily on managing communication, coordination, and integration within this diverse ecosystem. However, as their sophistication increases, so too do the risks from malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities.
Integrating AISP into every deployment of AI agents ensures that organisations can protect their information, data, and intellectual property from potential threats. As enterprises continue to embrace AI technologies, the need for specialised security solutions will only grow.
The AISP market represents a significant opportunity for organisations looking to bolster their security posture in an increasingly digital workplace. As AI agents become an integral part of business operations, the imperative to safeguard these systems will drive the development and adoption of robust identity and security platforms, marking a pivotal shift in how enterprises manage risk in the age of AI.