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BigID Defines the Missing Governance Layer for Autonomous AI Agents

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2 months ago

August 4, 2026

Agentic Access Control and Intent-Based Activity Monitoring give security teams a policy layer for agents and a live check on their behavior, matched against intent instead of static permissions

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BigID, the leader in data security and AI governance, today announced Agentic Access Control and Intent-Based Activity Monitoring. The two capabilities answer the question dominating hallway conversations at Black Hat this year: once an agent has access to your data, what actually stops it from doing something you never approved?

Permissions were built for people. Agents don’t act like people.

Role-based access control assumes a human is behind every request: someone who logs in, clicks around, and occasionally asks for more access. Agents don’t work that way. They act at machine speed, chain tasks across systems on their own, and can drift from their original purpose long before anyone notices.

That leaves two blind spots most security teams haven’t closed:

No policy layer built for agents. Access is still granted the way it’s always been granted: broad roles, standing credentials, rarely revisited.No visibility into what agents actually do. Even with the right access in place, few teams can say with confidence what an agent did with it, or whether those actions matched the task it was given.

Govern the access. Then watch the behavior.

BigID’s new capabilities close both gaps, together.

Agentic Access Control is a policy layer purpose-built for AI agents:

Scopes what an agent can touch based on the sensitivity of the data itself, not just a role or a credentialAdjusts access dynamically as an agent’s task changes, instead of granting one broad permission set upfrontRuns every authorization decision through BigID’s data intelligence, so access always maps to what the data actually is

Intent-Based Activity Monitoring watches what happens after access is granted:

Establishes what an agent is supposed to be doing, then checks its actual behavior against that intent, continuouslyFlags actions that stray from intent, even when they’re technically within permitted accessTraces the full chain of what an agent read, moved, or acted on, tied directly to the sensitivity of the data involved

Together, they form what BigID calls an authority layer: one system of record for what an agent is allowed to do, what it says it’s trying to do, and what it’s actually doing, all grounded in the data.

Why security teams need this now

Agent adoption has outrun the tooling meant to govern it. Static permissions can’t keep pace with agents acting on their own, and activity logs alone can’t tell you whether an action was expected or a warning sign. BigID ties both problems back to the one thing that doesn’t shift underneath you: the data.

Quick answers

What is agentic access control? A policy framework that governs what an AI agent can access, based on data sensitivity and task scope, rather than static roles or standing credentials.

What is intent-based activity monitoring? A way of checking what an AI agent actually does against what it was authorized and expected to do, flagging deviations even when the action falls within permitted access.

How is this different from traditional access control? Traditional access control checks permissions once, at the point of entry. BigID checks continuously, against both data sensitivity and the agent’s declared intent, and adjusts as the task evolves.

Who needs this? Any organization giving AI agents standing access to sensitive data: customer records, source code, financial systems, regulated data of any kind.

What sets BigID apart

Breadth. Coverage spans every AI app, agent, and data environment in the estate, not a narrow slice of sanctioned tools, so nothing operates outside the policy layer by default.Context. Full inventory of AI apps and their metadata gives visibility into intent before an action happens, not just a record of access after the fact.Activity monitoring that knows the whole picture. Every action is evaluated against data context, stated intent, and identity together, so a flagged action is never judged on permissions alone.

Executive quote

“Every agent you deploy inherits a level of trust. The real question is whether you can verify that trust is earned continuously, not just granted once at setup.” – Nimrod Vax, Co-Founder & Head of Product, BigID.

About BigID

BigID is the only AI-native platform built to secure data and govern AI across the enterprise. BigID helps organizations discover, classify, protect, and manage sensitive data at scale, from cloud storage and databases to SaaS applications, code repositories, and AI systems. BigID has been recognized for innovation as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer; by Forrester as a Leader in Sensitive Data Discovery and Classification; named to the Forbes Cloud 100; the Inc 5000 for 5 consecutive years; the Deloitte 500 for 5 consecutive years; Market Leader in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM); and an RSA Innovation Sandbox winner.

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Guidepoint Relocates Shanghai Office to Strengthen Regional Presence

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52 minutes ago

September 21, 2026

SHANGHAI, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Guidepoint, a global pioneer in access to expert insight, today announced the relocation of its Shanghai office to the Bund Center on East Yan’an Road.

Building on more than a decade of sustained growth in China, the relocation positions Guidepoint in the heart of Shanghai’s business district, bringing the firm closer to the clients and partners it serves while providing a modern, collaborative workspace for its growing team.

“Research today has evolved beyond standalone expert calls to more connected, AI-enabled workflows,” said Michael Wang, Guidepoint’s Director and Head of China. “The new Shanghai office brings together capabilities across research, product innovation, compliance, and operations, reinforcing Guidepoint’s commitment to delivering source-backed insight through rigorous standards, transparency, and integrity.”

“Shanghai remains one of the world’s most influential centers for business and finance, connecting decision-makers across industries and markets,” said Chris Bonsi, Head of APAC. “This relocation reinforces our long-term commitment to the region and strengthens our ability to serve clients and attract top talent.”

As demand for expert-led, source-backed insight continues to grow, Guidepoint is focused on expanding its research capabilities by combining expert knowledge, proprietary content, and technology-enabled workflows to help clients move from uncertainty to conviction with greater speed and confidence.

About Guidepoint
Guidepoint provides real-time access to expert insights, combining human expertise with AI-powered research tools to deliver knowledge at scale. Backed by a global network of more than 2M+ subject-matter experts, Guidepoint equips institutional investors, consulting firms, and corporations with the context they need across companies, markets, and trends. Through live, asynchronous, and agentic workflows, Guidepoint embeds expert knowledge directly into decision-making, turning answers into action when timing matters most.

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Reap Launches First Ever Managed Fraud and Risk Service for Card Programs

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53 minutes ago

September 21, 2026

Reap Sentry configures and manages fraud controls for clients’ card programs, eliminating the need for additional monitoring tools or in-house fraud specialists.

HONG KONG, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reap, a global financial technology company that enables financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide through stablecoin-enabled infrastructure, today announced the launch of Reap Sentry, a managed card fraud and risk service. Through Sentry, Reap manages a client’s end-to-end transaction risk management – from configuring fraud rules and screening authorisations in real time to investigating alerts, processing chargebacks, and reporting confirmed fraud to Visa. Clients do not need to build or license additional fraud-monitoring tools, or hire a dedicated fraud team.

Payment card fraud losses worldwide totalled USD 33.41 billion in 2024 (The Nilson Report, January 2026), tied to global card volume of USD 51.920 trillion (The Nilson Report, January 2026). Every card in circulation is a live payment instrument, with authorisation decisions made in milliseconds. Fraud must be stopped at the point of authorisation, not afterwards, as the knock-on costs of fraud can often exceed the value of the fraud itself. Meanwhile, evolving attack patterns make fraud management an ongoing operational function.

Built on the technology within Reap’s issuing portfolio, Sentry combines the fraud policy, tooling, and day-to-day operations required to manage transaction risk effectively. Having issued millions of cards over eight years of card issuance, Reap brings to Sentry controls informed by fraud patterns observed across its entire issuing portfolio. These controls are tailored to each client’s business profile, including its cardholder segments, geographic footprint, and stated risk appetite.

Sentry conducts ongoing screening and declines suspected fraud in real time at authorisation; triages and investigates alerts; and continuously updates controls as new threats emerge, including BIN attacks and merchant breaches. The service also processes and represents chargebacks submitted by clients, reports confirmed fraud, and provides program performance reporting on an agreed cadence. Controls are reviewed and refined as each program evolves, without requiring client intervention. Clients can integrate with Sentry through a single Reap API.

Reap protects the authorisation layer it operates and observes, while clients retain responsibility for the cardholder relationship and key first-party fraud entry points, including onboarding, identity verification and account access.

“Most companies launching a card programme have to build a fraud function from day one. Doing so requires specialist tooling, dedicated expertise and several months of preparation before they can safely issue a single card, by which point the threat landscape may already have shifted. That is rarely how a team wants its first months to go.” said Harris Leow, Head of Product, Reap. “Sentry takes on that entire card fraud function: our controls, data and specialists, tailored to each card programme.”

Sentry is available to new Reap card issuing clients and to existing clients at contract renewal, on Reap’s own API.

To find out more about Sentry, visit our website: https://reap.global/products/sentry-fraud-risk-management

About Reap
Reap is a global financial technology company that enables financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide through stablecoin-enabled infrastructure. We transform the financial landscape through more efficient money movement by merging traditional finance with digital assets, bridging disparate economies and connecting key financial markets.

Reap was an early leader in Asia to incorporate stablecoins into our solutions. In 2025, Reap processed billions in stablecoin-funded transaction flows. From stablecoin-enabled corporate cards to cross-border payments, we streamline financial operations and empower companies to scale with our integrated business accounts and embedded finance solutions.

Founded and headquartered in Hong Kong, Reap employs 300 people worldwide. More information about Reap can be found at reap.global.

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Envision Energy Powers Morocco’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System at OCP’s Benguerir Mining Site

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September 21, 2026

BENGUERIR, Morocco, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, today announced the successful energisation of Morocco’s first large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage system at OCP Green Energy’s Benguerir mining site. The 25 MW / 125 MWh system was supplied and commissioned by Envision Energy under a contract signed in late 2025, and is now undergoing testing before entering commercial operation.

Envision Energy provided the full storage system and led the commissioning work, integrating the BESS with the site’s solar generation, grid conditions and industrial load profile. The system is designed to shift surplus solar power from daytime generation to peak consumption hours, reducing the site’s peak-hour electricity bill by approximately 25%.

With five hours of storage capacity, the BESS functions as an industrial energy management tool rather than a short-duration grid asset. It is supported by USD 20 million from the Clean Technology Fund, managed through the African Development Bank Group, and is designed for a 25-year lifetime with daily charge-discharge cycles. For OCP, the value lies not in battery capacity, but in the system’s ability to reduce peak-hour costs over a 25-year operating life.

“The successful energisation of Morocco’s first large-scale battery storage project demonstrates the reliability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness of integrated renewable-plus-storage solutions in industrial applications,” said John Lee, General Manager of Envision Energy for the Middle East and Africa. “Envision is proud to be part of this landmark project and to contribute green technology to Morocco’s energy transition.”

As highlighted in OCP Group’s official press release announcing the milestone, Omar Kadir, CEO of OCP Green Energy, said: Storage is the natural extension of our energy strategy. It allows us to reconcile the variable output of renewable energy with the continuous needs of our industrial platforms, while strengthening the reliability of our energy supply. Beyond OCP Group’s own needs, this technology paves the way for a more harmonious integration of renewable energy into the national power system. By bringing greater flexibility and resilience to the grid, it will help accelerate the deployment of renewable capacity.”

The project marks a significant milestone for battery storage and industrial decarbonisation in Morocco. It supports the country’s target of achieving 52% of installed electricity capacity from renewable sources by 2030 and serves as a benchmark for industrial decarbonisation across Africa.

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