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Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
With MCP, AI Agents Now Have Power. SGNL Makes Sure They Use It Responsibly.
MCP unlocks a new generation of AI-powered automation — but also a new class of access risk. SGNL ensures enterprises stay in control, even as agents take the wheel. PALO ALTO, Calif., March 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new wave of AI-powered automation is hitting the enterprise. Agents powered by large language models (LLMs) are now capable of performing real tasks across internal systems — from updating records to analyzing data and taking action — all triggered by a simple prompt. But with that power comes risk: without proper controls, these agents can access far more than they should. Today, SGNL, the modern privileged identity management (PIM) platform, announced support for Model Context Protocol (MCP), a fast-emerging standard originally proposed by Anthropic, and now also adopted by OpenAI, that allows AI agents to integrate with real-world tools. With SGNL in place, enterprises can adopt these capabilities without opening the door to uncontrolled access, data exposure, or compliance violations. "MCP is enabling a powerful new interface for AI," said Erik Gustavson, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at SGNL. "But like every interface shift before it, from cloud to mobile to APIs, it demands a new layer of security. SGNL provides that layer with identity-aware, policy-driven decisions made in real time." Power without guardrails is a problem While MCP unlocks a new class of productivity, it also removes many of the traditional boundaries that govern access. Once authenticated, an AI agent typically has broad access to systems for the duration of its session — without the ability to distinguish between what's sensitive, confidential, or inappropriate to share. A seemingly simple prompt like "What's my projected headcount next year?" could surface data tied to layoffs or internal reorgs. Multiply that by dozens of agents operating across systems, and enterprises face an exponential increase in the complexity (and risk) of access management. "The problem isn't necessarily bad intent. It's blind access," said Marc Jordan, VP of Product Management at SGNL. "These agents don't inherently understand risk or sensitivity. Without real-time controls, it's only a matter of time before sensitive content is inadvertently exposed." SGNL: built for the agentic era Legacy role-based access control (RBAC) wasn't designed for autonomous systems. It assumes static roles, predictable patterns, and human decision-making, none of which apply in an agentic environment. With AI agents operating across tools, tasks, and teams, RBAC becomes either too permissive or too restrictive — and always too brittle. SGNL brings real-time, contextual authorization to MCP-based environments, applying the same dynamic policies used to govern human access to AI agents. Its policy-as-a-proxy architecture sits between agents and enterprise systems, making a fresh decision for every request based on: Who the requester is (user identity) What they're trying to access Why they need it (based on context) Whether policy allows it in that moment This means enterprises don't have to rely on brittle, over-privileged session tokens, legacy access controls, or hardcoded logic. SGNL integrates seamlessly, denying access by default — and granting it only when it's needed. The platform's approach is already proven at scale, protecting critical systems and data for Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companies. Now, it extends that same protection to autonomous agents acting on their behalf. "We built SGNL for moments like this — when technology leaps forward but security isn't keeping up," added Gustavson. "AI agents should help move the business faster, not become a liability." See SGNL secure AI agents in action To see how SGNL protects against human and agent overreach, session sprawl, and silent data exposure in real time, schedule a demo today. About SGNL SGNL's modern Privileged Identity Management is redefining identity security for the enterprise with its cutting-edge identity data fabric. By decoupling credentials from identity and enabling real-time, context-aware access decisions, SGNL empowers organizations to reduce risk, streamline operations, and scale securely. That's why Fortune 500 companies are turning to SGNL to simplify their identity access programs and secure critical systems. Founded in 2021, SGNL is backed by top security technology investors, including Microsoft's M12 Venture Fund, Cisco Investments, Brightmind Partners, Costanoa Ventures, and others. Learn more at View source version on Contacts For media inquiries: press@ Sign in to access your portfolio
BBC News
23-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
McEntee happy after Saffrons ease past Leitrim
Antrim manager Andy McEntee cut a much happier figure on Saturday afternoon than six days previously as he watched his team get back to winning ways in Allianz Football League Division Three with their 14-point win over goals from Marc Jordan, Niall Burns, Dominic McEnhill and Fionn Nagle had Antrim in total control by the midway point and they were able to manage the game out in the second a pair of defeats on the road, including last week's 16-point reverse away to Offaly in Tullamore when they finished with 13 men, bouncing back was the objective on Saturday and they accomplished that mission."But for eight wides in the first half, we could have been further ahead although it was probably over as a contest [at half-time]. It's tough for Leitrim as they are struggling without a lot of key men, but for us it was just important to get the win," said McEntee."We certainly seemed to have a lot more energy about us than last weekend, but relief is the most overwhelming feeling at the moment so it's nice to win."Corrigan Park has been a happy venue for Antrim in the league following their wins over Clare and Leitrim which is another reason they are adamant that the Ulster SFC quarter-final against Armagh will take place there on 12 a meeting with the Ulster Council's competitions control committee on Tuesday, Antrim nominated the west Belfast ground as their home venue for the clash with the All-Ireland champions, in keeping with the stance taken by the squad to resist any attempt to take home advantage from McEntee insists April is a long way away and a trip to Laois next weekend is all that is occupying his thoughts."If you were looking at it last weekend, you wouldn't have said that [it galvanised us]," he said of their stance."The truth of the matter is that it's our job to play and the players have made their stance clear. Nothing has changed, so we don't want it to become a distraction. Our job is to play and all we are concerned about is Portlaoise next week."
BBC News
22-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Goal hungry Antrim beat Leitrim in Division Three
Antrim shook off back-to-back losses in Division Three of the Allianz Football League as they romped to a 4-16 to 1-11 victory over bottom-of-the pile Leitrim at Corrigan Saffrons' eye for goal shone through with four first-half majors to leave them pretty much out of sight by the half-way point as although Leitrim enjoyed a decent start as they led 0-3 to 0-2 after 11 minutes, Marc Jordan produced a deft finish for the hosts' first goal moments then turned provider with Niall Burns diving to palm home and the third came as Dominic McEnhill tapped home a rebound after initially being denied by Daire O' could maybe have had more scores in the opening period but for seven wides and a disallowed goal for a square ball on their fourth major arrived just before the break as Dermot McAleese slipped Fionn Nagle in to finish and help the Saffrons into a 4-7 to 0-6 Lenehan had the final say of the first half and first of the second as it became a case of Antrim managing the second Prior and Darren Cox both hit their second scores of the day for Leitrim, but the hosts stretched pulled further clear with McEnhill, Burns, McCann and substitute Ryan McQuillan chipping sub Donal Casey grabbed a consolation goal for his team with seven to go, but Antrim were long since out of sight to get back on the winning trail.
