Okta Unveils 'Okta for AI Agents,' Sets April 30 Launch

Okta CEO outlines blueprint for securing 'agentic' AI systems as part of new product release

Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:06am by Ben Kaplan

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Okta used its Showcase event to announce the general availability of its new 'Okta for AI Agents' product on April 30, while also outlining a blueprint for securing 'agentic' AI systems. CEO Todd McKinnon framed the shift toward autonomous AI agents as a broad technology transformation that introduces new security and governance challenges for organizations to address.

Why it matters

As AI systems become more autonomous and 'agentic,' there are growing concerns about security risks and the need for robust identity management and access controls. Okta's new product and blueprint aim to help organizations navigate this evolving landscape and build secure 'agentic enterprises' that can harness the power of AI while mitigating potential threats.

The details

Okta's new 'Okta for AI Agents' product focuses on three key areas: discovering and inventorying AI agents, assessing their risk, and managing their access and permissions. The product includes features like agent discovery, a dashboard for monitoring agent activity, and a 'kill switch' to revoke access if an agent behaves improperly. Okta also introduced a reference architecture or 'blueprint' to help organizations structure their approach to securing agentic AI systems.

  • Okta unveiled 'Okta for AI Agents' in November 2025.
  • Okta for AI Agents will be generally available on April 30, 2026.

The players

Okta

An identity and access management solutions provider headquartered in San Francisco, California. Okta was founded in 2009 by Todd McKinnon and Frederic Kerrest.

Todd McKinnon

The CEO and co-founder of Okta.

Shannon Duffy

An Okta executive who presented a product walkthrough of Okta for AI Agents.

John Roese

The Global Chief Technology Officer at Dell, who discussed Dell's internal approach to adopting AI agents.

Anthropic

An AI research company that reported on a cyberattack campaign using its models and Claude Code.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.