Netwrix expands Microsoft Cloud Security for AI agent identities. Netwrix has expanded Netwrix PingCastle and Netwrix Threat Manager with new capabilities designed to strengthen identity security across Microsoft cloud environments. The latest releases add visibility into AI agent identities, expand Microsoft Entra ID coverage to more than 100 risk checks, and introduce threat detection for Azure Files, helping organizations identify and respond to emerging identity and cloud security risks. Organizations are deploying AI agents faster than they can govern them. Each agent is an identity holding real permissions inside the enterprise environment, yet most exist outside any inventory, ownership, or review process. A Cloud Security Alliance survey found that fewer than a quarter of organizations have a formally adopted policy for creating or removing the identities their AI systems run on, and more than 16% don't track when a new one is created at all. Security Products & Services The consequences are measurable: in its 2026 Data and Identity Security Report, Netwrix found a 43% breach rate among organizations where AI had significantly expanded the number of identities needing access, compared with 11% where it hadn't. Netwrix PingCastle extends its Microsoft Entra ID coverage to 102 risk checks, extending the tool's trusted Active Directory posture assessment into the cloud identity plane. Security teams and administrators can now assess identity risk across both on-premises AD and Entra ID with the same fast, prioritized approach that has made PingCastle a community favorite. Netwrix Threat Manager adds new visibility into AI agent identities in Microsoft Entra ID, giving security teams an inventory of the agents operating in their environment and the access they hold. That inventory is the missing foundation for most organizations: the Netwrix report found only 19% of organizations fully govern non-human identities such as service accounts and AI agents. Threat Manager already provides visibility and monitoring for another critical non-human identity category, service accounts, through actionable risk insights, abnormal-behavior detection, and attack context for faster triage; this release extends that coverage to AI agents. The latest Netwrix Threat Manager release also adds new threat detection for Azure Files, protecting file shares against ransomware, abnormal behavior, and high-risk changes such as the creation of open access. Agent-specific threat detection is planned for a subsequent release, building on the visibility foundation delivered today. Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence The new capabilities complement Microsoft's native tooling with independent assessment and visibility across the Microsoft identity plane. "Earlier this year, we gave organizations visibility into what AI agents can access. This release goes a layer deeper: which agents exist at all," said Jeff Warren, CPO at Netwrix. "Our research found fewer than one in five organizations fully govern non-human identities, and agents are the fastest-growing category. You can't review access for an identity you don't know you have." These releases advance Netwrix's strategy to unify identity and data security. PingCastle's assessment engine already powers more than 200 checks within the company's 1Secure(TM) platform, reflecting the same independent posture assessment approach now extended deeper into the Microsoft identity plane. Netwrix PingCastle 4.0 and Netwrix Threat Manager 3.3 are available now.

Netwrix extends Identity Security to AI agents in Microsoft Entra ID. Netwrix announced new capabilities across Netwrix PingCastle and Netwrix Threat Manager that extend identity security deeper into the Microsoft cloud, including coverage of AI agents. Organizations are deploying AI agents faster than they can govern them. Each agent is an identity holding real permissions inside the enterprise environment, yet most exist outside any inventory, ownership, or review process. A Cloud Security Alliance survey found that fewer than a quarter of organizations have a formally adopted policy for creating or removing the identities their AI systems run on, and more than 16% don't track when a new one is created at all. The consequences are measurable: in its 2026 Data and Identity Security Report, Netwrix found a 43% breach rate among organizations where AI had significantly expanded the number of identities needing access, compared with 11% where it hadn't. Netwrix PingCastle extends its Microsoft Entra ID coverage to 102 risk checks, extending the tool's trusted Active Directory posture assessment into the cloud identity plane. Security teams and administrators can now assess identity risk across both on-premises AD and Entra ID with the same fast, prioritized approach that has made PingCastle a community favorite. Netwrix Threat Manager adds new visibility into AI agent identities in Microsoft Entra ID, giving security teams an inventory of the agents operating in their environment and the access they hold. That inventory is the missing foundation for most organizations: the Netwrix report found only 19% of organizations fully govern non-human identities such as service accounts and AI agents. Threat Manager already provides visibility and monitoring for another critical non-human identity category, service accounts, through actionable risk insights, abnormal-behavior detection, and attack context for faster triage; this release extends that coverage to AI agents. The latest Netwrix Threat Manager release also adds new threat detection for Azure Files, protecting file shares against ransomware, abnormal behavior, and high-risk changes such as the creation of open access. Agent-specific threat detection is planned for a subsequent release, building on the visibility foundation delivered today. The new capabilities complement Microsoft's native tooling with independent assessment and visibility across the Microsoft identity plane. "Earlier this year, we gave organizations visibility into what AI agents can access. This release goes a layer deeper: which agents exist at all," said Jeff Warren, CPO at Netwrix. "Our research found fewer than one in five organizations fully govern non-human identities, and agents are the fastest-growing category. You can't review access for an identity you don't know you have." These releases advance Netwrix's strategy to unify identity and data security. PingCastle's assessment engine already powers more than 200 checks within the company's 1Secure(TM) platform, reflecting the same independent posture assessment approach now extended deeper into the Microsoft identity plane. Netwrix PingCastle 4.0 and Netwrix Threat Manager 3.3 are available now. David Marshall is the founder of VMblog.com, one of the industry's longest-running independent publications covering modern data center technologies. What began as a focus on virtualization and cloud computing has expanded to cover the full spectrum of enterprise IT, including AI, security, and DevOps, making VMblog a trusted destination for vendor news, technology analysis, and industry commentary.Beyond publishing, David has spent his career at the intersection of technology and business, inventing, marketing, and launching a number of successful software companies and products, and building a reputation as a skilled marketing executive in the enterprise IT space.David is also a published author, having written two well-regarded books on virtualization and served as technical editor for two "For Dummies" titles covering virtualization and cloud computing. He co-founded CloudCow.com, a publication focused on cloud computing, and has been named a VMware vExpert every year since 2009, one of the longest continuous honoree streaks in the program's history.Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmarshall/

Netwrix to host executive cybersecurity event in Mumbai, bringing together industry leaders to tackle identity and Data Security in the age of AI. Mumbai, India, Jul 07, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE - Netwrix Corporation, a global cybersecurity provider, will host an exclusive executive event, The Netwrix Forum in Mumbai on 15 July 2026 at ITC Maratha. The invitation-only event will bring together senior cybersecurity leaders, CIOs, CISOs, and IT decision-makers to discuss identity security, data protection, and today's fast-changing cyber threats. Companies across India are facing more cyber risk than ever. The number of digital identities is growing, sensitive data is piling up, and attacks are getting harder to spot. At the same time, more businesses are adopting AI, which makes it even more important for security teams to know exactly who has access to what. "Organizations today are managing more identities, more data, and more complexity than ever before," said Martin Cannard, VP of Product Strategy at Netwrix. "As AI adoption accelerates, security leaders need greater visibility and control across their identity and data environments. Through our executive engagements in India, we're looking forward to sharing practical strategies that help organizations strengthen cyber resilience, reduce risk, and confidently embrace digital transformation." What attendees can expect: * A chance to network with fellow cybersecurity leaders * Insights and best practices from Netwrix experts on protecting identities and sensitive data * A look at the latest Netwrix tools, including Netwrix 1Secure, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Security, Data Security Posture Management, and Data Classification * Real-world stories and strategies shared by enterprise customers The Mumbai event is part of Netwrix's ongoing effort to grow its presence in India, build stronger ties with customers and partners, and help organizations navigate identity and data security as they adopt AI. About Netwrix Netwrix helps organizations find, organize, and protect their sensitive data, while also keeping identities and privileged access secure across hybrid IT environments. This makes it easier for companies to reduce risk, stay compliant, and adopt AI with confidence. To know more: https://netwrix.com/en/ Media Contact: Imran Mushtaq Senior PR & Media Executive [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. Binary News Network and Kyrion Media make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact [email protected]