Amazon launches Bedrock AgentCore Identity for secure AI agent management and access control

Amazon Launches Bedrock AgentCore Identity for Managing AI Agents

Amazon has introduced Bedrock AgentCore Identity, a new identity and access management service built specifically for AI agents. This service centralizes the management of agent identities, secures credentials, and supports integration with AWS and third-party platforms like GitHub, Salesforce, and Slack.

For management professionals overseeing AI deployments, this means less time building custom access controls and more focus on leveraging AI agents confidently and securely.

How AgentCore Identity Works

AgentCore Identity addresses two key authentication questions:

• Inbound authentication: Who is allowed to access an AI agent?
• Outbound authentication: What resources or services can the AI agent access?

This dual model ensures that AI agents operate within clearly defined security boundaries, either acting on behalf of users or independently with user consent.

Key Components of Bedrock AgentCore Identity

• Agent Identity Directory: Create and organize agent and workload identities using a unified directory service.
• Agent Authorizer: Validates whether a user or service has permission to invoke an agent.
• Resource Credential Provider: Manages credentials for agents to access downstream resources like Google or GitHub.
• Resource Token Vault: Securely stores user OAuth tokens, enabling agents to perform actions on users’ behalf.

These components work together to simplify secure AI agent management at scale, reducing custom development efforts while maintaining enterprise-grade security.

Practical Benefits for Your Organization

With this service, organizations can deploy AI agents that safely operate across different teams and systems without exposing sensitive credentials or creating complex custom identity solutions.

For managers, this translates to easier governance over AI-driven workflows and better control over who or what can access critical resources.

Amazon provides detailed integration instructions to help teams get started quickly. For those interested in exploring AI agent management or expanding their team’s AI skills, checking out curated courses and resources can be a valuable next step.

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