Okta CEO Warns of AI Security Risks as Adoption Scales
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Okta CEO Todd McKinnon has issued stark warnings about cybersecurity vulnerabilities emerging from AI’s transition from testing environments to live production systems. In a CNBC interview with Jim Cramer, McKinnon framed AI agents as ’new employees’ requiring strict access controls when handling sensitive customer data and internal systems.
The identity management executive emphasized the urgent need for robust security frameworks to govern AI permissions. As artificial intelligence systems gain operational access across enterprises, McKinnon’s comments highlight growing institutional concerns about protecting digital assets in an AI-driven landscape.
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