
Eric Kelleher is the president and chief operating officer of Okta. Kelleher joins Big Technology to discuss what AI agents need for real-world adoption and how to secure “agentic” identity. Tune in to hear a clear definition of agents, why the prototype-to-production leap is risky, and how standards like Cross-App Access can bring control. We also cover governance and data use, the pace of AI’s build-out, standards adoption, and a real-world breach cautionary tale. Hit play for a guide to the future of agents with concrete takeaways for builders and CISOs. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:21 - Current State of AI Agents 00:00:34 - The Role of AI Agents 00:01:04 - AI Agent Security 00:04:16 - Role of Humans in AI 00:05:24 - AI Agents in Action 00:06:27 - Okta's Role in AI 00:09:09 - AI Adoption and Risks 00:13:21 - Importance of Securing AI 00:13:43 - Enthusiasm Around AI Technology 00:15:17 - AI Security and the Race to Innovate 00:20:20 - AI Governance and Data Access 00:23:01 - The Pace of AI Development 00:28:14 - Uploading Brains to AI

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