Machine identities have always been around, but the rise of agentic AI and MCP has introduced several challenges and questions for identity leaders. Are AI agents just another type of machine identity that should be governed accordingly? Are API key and OAuth based flows sufficient to secure all machine identities?   This session will cover emerging challenges with machine identity, highlight where AI agents and machine identities are alike and differ, and share practical tips to help organizations implement secure identity and credential management for all types of machine identities