CyberArk Reveals Gaps in Privileged Access Management Readiness for AI and Cloud
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 08 2026
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Source: Businesswire
- Current State of PAM: Despite 76% of organizations believing their privileged access management (PAM) strategies are ready for AI and cloud environments, the study reveals that only 1% have fully implemented a Just-in-Time access model, indicating an urgent need for industry modernization.
- Shadow Privilege Risks: The research highlights the accumulation of unmanaged privileged accounts and secrets, exacerbating security risks as organizations face greater challenges in dynamic environments, necessitating a reassessment of privileged access security strategies.
- Need for Industry Modernization: CyberArk CEO Matt Cohen emphasizes that as AI agents and non-human identities take on increasingly sensitive tasks, implementing appropriate privilege controls has become essential for organizations to mitigate risks while supporting innovation.
- Research Background: Conducted by Censuswide, the study surveyed 500 U.S. practitioners, including DevOps engineers and IAM architects, reflecting a significant gap between perceptions and practices in PAM within modern infrastructure.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
