IBM has launched a new integrated software platform that unifies AI security and governance for enterprises deploying agentic AI at scale. Touted as the industry’s first solution to align security and governance teams under one framework, it offers a centralized view of AI-related risks across the organization. The integration connects IBM’s watsonx.governance with Guardium AI Security, enabling compliance checks across 12 frameworks, including the EU AI Act and ISO 42001. New features include automated red teaming, customizable security policies for input and output prompts, and enhanced detection of AI use cases across cloud and embedded environments. “AI agents are set to revolutionize enterprise productivity, but the very benefits of AI agents can also present a challenge,” said Ritika Gunnar, General Manager, Data and AI, IBM.
Watsonx.governance now also monitors AI agents across their lifecycle—from development to deployment—using evaluation nodes to track performance metrics. IBM plans to add features like onboarding risk assessments and audit trails. Suja Viswesan, Vice President, Security and Runtime Products, IBM, commented, “The future of AI depends on how well we secure it today. Embedding security from the start is essential to protecting data, supporting compliance obligations, and building lasting trust.” IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Services will support clients with secure AI adoption, offering expertise across data protection, governance, and compliance. Watsonx.governance is now also available on AWS India, enhancing accessibility and oversight.
