Definition
A real-time identity and access management system that continuously evaluates an AI agent's trustworthiness before each action, revoking access immediately if behavior becomes anomalous. Unlike static credentials, continuous identity treats risk as dynamic and revocable.
Why it matters
AI agents act autonomously at machine speed; static IAM policies enforced at login time are obsolete. Continuous identity governance ensures that agents lose access the moment their behavior drifts, containment doesn't depend on human detection.