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Intuit, Smartsheet, ETS CISOs on the risk of orphaned AI agents

Published

28 August 2026

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opportunities

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Cybersecurity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Enterprise CISOs from Intuit, Smartsheet, and ETS highlight the risks posed by unmanaged AI agents ('AI orphans') that retain excessive permissions and access to sensitive data, urging stronger identity management and AI governance practices to prevent security vulnerabilities.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your enterprise security now depends on managing AI agents as distinct identities to prevent orphaned agents from becoming attack vectors. Tighten AI access controls this week or risk data breaches from abandoned AI accounts.

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1 source · 28 Aug 2026

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