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Vendor Sprawl in the Age of AI Agents

November 3, 2026

As enterprise teams rapidly integrate autonomous AI tools, vendor sprawl has become a primary driver of unseen security, regulatory, and operational risks. Research indicates that over 70% of organizations struggle with shadow AI deployments.

Vendor Sprawl in the Age of AI Agents provides risk leaders with practical strategies to regain control. Inside, you will discover:

  • Frameworks for mapping and auditing AI vendor ecosystems
  • Actionable governance guidelines for autonomous agents
  • Key compliance and risk management protocols for IT, Audit, and Risk teams

Download the full playbook today to safeguard your enterprise while driving AI-powered innovation.

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