When we launched the first edition of The Unseen Workforce, our aim was simple: support partners navigate one of the most significant shifts the cybersecurity industry has faced in years, AI identity.
Since then, AI adoption has accelerated at remarkable speed. What was once a conversation about experimentation is rapidly becoming one about governance, accountability and risk. AI agents are beginning to operate across business environments with increasing autonomy, accessing systems, handling data and making decisions. Yet many organisations still lack visibility over these new machine identities and the privileges they hold.
That reality is why we’re launching The Unseen Workforce Partner Toolkit edition 2.0.
Why we’ve updated the toolkit
The challenge facing partners has evolved.
Cybercriminals are increasingly using the same AI technologies that organisations are adopting to improve productivity. Meanwhile, attackers continue to take advantage of valid credentials, compromised identities and gaps in governance, rather than relying solely on traditional malware-based attacks. The conversation around cybersecurity is no longer confined to the security team. It has become a board-level consideration.
Edition 2.0 builds on the foundations of the original toolkit, providing partners with updated market intelligence, fresh conversation starters and practical guidance to help customers understand the growing intersection between AI adoption and identity security.
The goal remains the same: helping partners move beyond product features and lead strategic conversations about cyber resilience, AI governance and risk management.
What’s new in Edition 2.0?
While the core theme remains unchanged, the latest edition introduces several important updates designed to reflect the realities of today’s threat landscape.
The latest toolkit incorporates new industry insights that demonstrate how quickly AI adoption is accelerating and why organisations must rethink their security strategies accordingly. Updated statistics explore the growth of AI users, the rise of AI-related security incidents and the increasing prominence of non-human identities across enterprise environments.
Project QuiltWorks
One of the most significant additions is a dedicated section on Project QuiltWorks, a collaborative initiative bringing together expertise from across the security ecosystem to help organisations address emerging frontier AI risks. The toolkit explores how partners can help customers identify, assess, prioritise and remediate AI-driven vulnerabilities before they become breaches.
Falcon IQ assessment capability
Edition 2.0 also introduces the Falcon IQ assessment approach, showing how organisations can transform complex security telemetry into prioritised, executive-ready insights. By simplifying the identification of vulnerabilities and remediation opportunities, the assessment provides a practical framework for customer conversations around cyber risk and AI readiness.
Why this matters during Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The launch of Edition 2.0 comes during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it an ideal opportunity for partners to engage customers in discussions about the risks and responsibilities that accompany AI adoption.
Organisations are investing heavily in AI to unlock efficiency and innovation. However, governance often struggles to keep pace. Questions around who has access, how AI agents are authenticated and how non-human identities are monitored are becoming increasingly important.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month provides a timely reminder that effective security begins with visibility and control. The challenge today is that not every identity belongs to a person. As AI agents become embedded in everyday business operations, organisations must ensure they can govern and secure this new workforce with the same rigour they apply to human users.
Helping partners lead the conversation
The Unseen Workforce Edition 2.0 has been designed as a practical resource to help partners understand the changing threat landscape, identify emerging opportunities and engage customers in meaningful discussions about AI identity security. From boardroom conversations to technical workshops, the toolkit equips partners with the data, insights and frameworks needed to position themselves at the centre of one of cybersecurity’s most pressing challenges.
Download The Unseen Workforce Edition 2.0 and start the conversation.