The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence agents is transforming the way organizations operate, driving automation, personalization of services, and improved efficiency and productivity. However, their integration into critical processes also poses new challenges in terms of cybersecurity, since these systems access sensitive data, make autonomous decisions and expand the risk surface, a context in which traditional protection models are insufficient. As a result, the attack surface increases and requires reinforced cybersecurity strategies in enterprise work environments.
Almost 70% of Spanish companies already use AI agents in the management of their businesses, according to a SAP study. Among the main risks pointed out by respondents are the lack of control over data privacy (27.5%) and the opacity of the results generated (26.9%), which reinforces the need for flexible virtual workspaces that guarantee cybersecurity, shielding of information, traceability of actions and adequate monitoring of access. The consolidation of applications, data and services reduces the dispersion of information, limits possible cybersecurity incidents and facilitates governance in distributed and highly mobile scenarios.
Another challenge arises when users can freely choose which AI agents to use. This situation can cause a loss of control over the information and the reliability of the results, since the recommendations issued by these systems are not always aligned with the corporate policies or the organization’s cybersecurity criteria. The solution is to approve the agents and assign them only to the profiles that really need them.
Through supervised and structured access, with clear definition of profiles and use schedules, companies can guarantee responsible and secure use of these technologies, reinforcing their global cybersecurity strategy.
IDC’s FutureScape 2026 report anticipates that, in just one year, 40% of positions in large companies will involve working with AI agents, consolidating agentic AI as a strategic axis of business transformation. In addition, the study warns that 20% of large corporations could face sanctions or even the departure of their CIOs due to failures in the control of these systems, which underlines the importance of having solid cybersecurity, assignment and supervision policies.
To respond to these challenges, Virtual Cable proposes the virtualization of the workplace as a way to consolidate cybersecurity and control over AI agents. Its UDS Enterprise solution allows personalized and secure access, guarantees that only systems verified by the company are used and that its recommendations remain aligned with corporate objectives and policies. In addition, it facilitates the deployment of controlled and traceable digital spaces, with centralized management, contributing to trust, regulatory compliance and the continuity of critical processes.
Companies can guarantee responsible and safe use of these technologies, reinforcing their global cybersecurity strategy
“The adoption of AI agents transforms the operations of companies and requires that cybersecurity stops being an additional layer to be integrated from the design of digital workspaces. For this reason, we have even incorporated post-quantum encryption, anticipating future threats,” says Fernando Feliu, Executive Managing Director of Virtual Cable. “Having flexible and well-defined environments, where access, identities and information flows are controlled, allows us to reduce the risk surface, improve traceability and minimize the impact of possible incidents.”
Faced with the proliferation of AI agents and emerging threats, Virtual Cable emphasizes the importance of aligning innovation and cybersecurity, promoting smart digital workplace architectures that reinforce trust, protect critical assets and facilitate the digital transformation of organizations without compromising the protection of information.
