Axonius Expands Asset Intelligence to Tackle Shadow AI Governance…

Event summary

Axonius launched Shadow AI Discovery, AI Platforms Inventory, and AI Application Settings for its Asset Cloud, aiming to help security and IT teams manage AI assets.
Gartner predicts Fortune 500 enterprises will have over 150,000 AI agents by 2028, up from less than 15 in 2025.
Only 13% of organizations believe they have adequate AI agent governance, according to Gartner.
Shadow AI Discovery is generally available, while AI Platforms Inventory and AI Application Settings will be in preview by January 2027.

The big picture

Axonius is addressing the growing challenge of AI agent sprawl and shadow AI, which Gartner highlights as a significant management issue. By integrating AI asset discovery and governance into its existing platform, Axonius aims to provide a unified view of risk across all asset classes, aligning with broader industry trends toward comprehensive security and exposure management.

What we're watching

Governance Dynamics: How Axonius' new capabilities will affect the pace of AI adoption and governance in enterprises.
Market Adoption: Whether organizations will prioritize integrating AI asset management into existing security frameworks.
Competitive Landscape: The extent to which competitors will respond with similar AI governance solutions.