Share Full episode and show notes AI/ML , Identity , Generative AI From Secrets to Verified Workload Identity—at Enterprise Scale – Ellen Boehm – BH26 #2 As AI agents become autonomous participants inside enterprise environments, organizations can no longer rely on static credentials and traditional identity models to establish trust. Enterprise AI is driving a shift from possession-based access to cryptographically verified identity, as AI agents, cloud-native workloads, and automated services increasingly make decisions and interact with critical systems. In this discussion, we’ll discuss why organizations need to continuously establish trust, govern machine identities and cryptography, and build a resilient foundation for securing AI across increasingly dynamic environments. Segment Resources: https://www.keyfactor.com/blog/ai-agents-the-i... August 6, 2026 This episode is sponsored by Full Segment Notes As AI agents become autonomous participants inside enterprise environments, organizations can no longer rely on static credentials and traditional identity models to establish trust. Enterprise AI is driving a shift from possession-based access to cryptographically verified identity, as AI agents, cloud-native workloads, and automated services increasingly make decisions and interact with critical systems. In this discussion, we'll discuss why organizations need to continuously establish trust, govern machine identities and cryptography, and build a resilient foundation for securing AI across increasingly dynamic environments. Segment Resources: https://www.keyfactor.com/blog/ai-agents-the-identity-problem-nobody-owns-yet/ https://www.keyfactor.com/education-center/what-is-trust-infrastructure/ https://www.keyfactor.com/resources/topic/col/products/the-trust-control-plane?pflpid=60788&pfsid=HsCXvwPWB1 https://www.keyfactor.com/newsroom/press-releases/ This segment is sponsored by Keyfactor. Visit https://securityweekly.com/keyfactorbh to learn more about them! Key Moments 0:00 - Introduction 0:28 - Black Hat 2026 & AI conversations 01:10 - Why AI agents need identities 03:53 - Benefits of certificate-based identities 05:22 - Possession vs. verified identity 06:50 - Cryptography and post-quantum security 08:51 - When will quantum computing become a threat? 11:42 - How CISOs should secure AI agents 13:01 - AI agents are workloads, not people 13:47 - Keyfactor's vision for AI trust infrastructure 15:22 - Closing thoughts Guest Ellen Boehm SVP, Strategy & AI Innovation at Keyfactor Ellen Boehm is the SVP, Strategy & AI Innovation at Keyfactor. Ellen leads strategy and market positioning to embed security solutions into emerging markets, including IoT, OT, and Agentic AI. Ellen is passionate about emerging technologies and helping customers establish strong security implementations for the lifecycle of their overall connected systems, as they adopt new technologies to grow their business success. Ellen has 20+ years of experience leading go-to-market strategy and new product development with a focus on IoT and connected products in lighting controls, smart cities, connected buildings, and smart home technology. Ellen has held leadership roles in Product & Engineering at General Electric and Sky Technologies over her career. Host Jackie McGuire @jackiesinsecurity https://www.jackiesinsecurity.com Show More Stay in the Know, No Smoke and Mirrors – Join Our Newsletter Get expert insights and technical breakdowns straight to your inbox. Join Now You can skip this ad in 5 seconds