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DTEX researchers have spent the past year watching the barrier to entry drop with every new agentic release. Hermes is the clearest signal yet that we're entering a phase where capable, open-source agents are one download away from any employee's endpoint. That's the shift security leaders need to sit with. Not whether these tools will show up in your environment (they already have) but whether your program can see them, govern them, and hold someone accountable when they act. Our i³ team pulls the thread on what that looks like in practice, and where defenders still have blind spots. 👉 Read the full i³ Threat Advisory: https://lnkd.in/etBWdCHH 👉 Register for the workshop: https://lnkd.in/e8AuYFQ7

Our latest research explores how insider threats linked to China continue to challenge organizations, highlighting the tactics, trends, and risks security teams need to understand.

Zero trust was built for access. AI agents are testing whether that is enough. In his latest Forbes Tech Council column, DTEX President and Co-founder Mohan Koo argues that Anthropic’s Zero Trust for AI Agents framework points to a bigger shift: security teams now need to verify what AI agents do, not just whether they were allowed in. AI agents can act inside approved workflows, using legitimate credentials, across trusted systems. While the access may be valid, the action may still create risk. This is where zero trust moves beyond identity. In an agentic enterprise, security teams need to verify action, intent and outcome. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ez__3Wuz

DTEX is the proud sponsor of the Global Information Summit Australia 2026. Be sure to check out this great event, meet our onsite team, and hear our sessions! https://www.ipia.au/gisa26

Your best people are already rewriting their workflows with AI. Marshall Heilman, CEO at DTEX said it best. Employees are using GenAI to work faster, sharpen output and stay effective in roles that are moving faster too. Block those tools too aggressively and the demand does not disappear, it moves outside governed channels. The path forward is understanding what people are using, why they’re using it and where guardrails are needed. Explore how DTEX AI Risk Management helps identify and manage the AI tools and agents already at work: https://lnkd.in/eDMgjQCA

If you're heading to Black Hat USA or Ai4 - Artificial Intelligence Conferences, make time to connect with the DTEX team while we're in Las Vegas August 4-6. 📍 Meet with DTEX at Mandalay Bay Our Sky King Suite will be open for meetings on August 5 and 6. 🍸 RM Cyber Happy Hour August 4 | Play Playground | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM. Join us for great conversations, networking, and a chance to connect with industry peers. 🍽️ Dinner with DTEX We'll be hosting private dinners throughout the week and would love to have you join us. 🤖 Visit DTEX at Ai4 Stop by our booth at the Venetian to see how organizations are using AI-driven human behavior intelligence to reduce insider risk and strengthen security operations. 🎤 See Rajan Koo, CTO at DTEX Redefining Risk & Compliance in the Age of AI. Learn how AI is reshaping the way organizations approach risk, compliance, and human-centric security. 🔒 Interested in something a little different? We're hosting an exclusive executive experience for a select group of security leaders. Message me for details. Let's connect in Vegas and talk about the future of cybersecurity, AI, and insider risk. Reach out to your DTEX rep or Theresa Mickle for more information.

A 2026 German espionage case put China-linked research exposure back in focus. Prosecutors allege two Munich residents worked for a Chinese intelligence service to build relationships with scientists in aerospace, IT and AI, seeking access to high-tech information with military applications. Some were reportedly invited to China for paid lectures that allegedly took place before representatives of state-run weapons companies. DTEX’s new report, Inside China’s Talent Acquisition Ecosystem, examines the broader system behind these pathways. It explains how China’s talent plans operate, why the Thousand Talents Program became a focal point, and how organizations can better understand risk around disclosure, obligation and research dependency. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/g-yAtF4t

North Korean operatives are getting hired into real companies using stolen identities, synthetic personas, and increasingly sophisticated tactics. Join DTEX's Michael B. and Pindrop's Katelyn Halbert for an inside look at the DPRK worker threat, how these operations infiltrate organizations, and what security and hiring teams can do to spot them before they gain access. What you'll learn: •How the DPRK worker scheme operates from application to payday •What these operatives are really after and how their objectives can vary •The indicators that can expose fraudulent candidates during interviews and virtual meetings •Real-world examples of what these attempts look like inside hiring pipelines If hiring, insider risk, security, or identity-based threats are on your radar, this is a conversation worth attending. Register here for the July 22nd webinar: https://lnkd.in/eqDXqrxd

The AI arms race is accelerating, and the people with access to the systems behind it have never been more valuable. In his latest blog post, Armaan Mahbod examines what the Google AI theft case involving Linwei Ding reveals about insider risk and China’s talent pathways through which strategic technology can move. The lesson? Risk often develops long before it becomes a security incident. Look for the overlap: *Privileged access to high-value systems *Undisclosed affiliations or outside incentives *Unusual movement of technical material *Behavior that no longer aligns with legitimate work As AI becomes a competitive advantage, organizations need to recognize these risks before critical IP leaves the environment. Read the full analysis 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJGdjKxq

As AI agents become part of daily business operations, security teams need a clear framework for managing the risks that come with them. This 10-point checklist outlines practical steps organizations can take to strengthen visibility, control access, monitor agent activity, and reduce the potential for AI-driven insider-like behaviors. Whether you're just beginning your AI governance journey or looking to mature existing programs, it's a useful resource for building a more resilient approach to AI risk management. 📘 Download the eBook to get the full checklist and learn how security leaders can stay ahead of emerging AI risks before they become incidents: https://lnkd.in/dS6v3bKK