Lightbeam Secures Spot in 2026 Gartner Report for AI Trust, Risk, and Security Management Startups
Lightbeam, a leader in identity-centric data security, has been recognized in the 2026 Gartner® Emerging Tech report, which highlights top-funded startups in the AI Trust, Risk, and Security Management (TRiSM) sector. The report underscores how Lightbeam and its counterparts are pivotal in establishing security measures that prevent data leaks and manage access controls, crucial for organizations transitioning to advanced AI systems.
With companies rapidly advancing from generative AI experiments to more sophisticated agentic AI platforms capable of acting and making decisions, the need for robust risk management has become critical. The Gartner report indicates that unclassified or overly accessible sensitive data could lead to significant breaches, particularly as AI technologies evolve and integrate into various data environments, including cloud and on-premises systems.
“Lightbeam empowers organizations to enforce AI information governance and least-privilege access behind their AI initiatives,” noted Himanshu Shukla, the CEO and Founder of Lightbeam.
The report reveals that early-stage AI TRiSM startups have collectively garnered approximately $1.7 billion in venture capital, indicating burgeoning interest and investment in this domain. Lightbeam’s platform plays a crucial role in minimizing data exposure associated with AI by facilitating continuous sensitive data discovery and classification, ensuring that AI tools only access information pertinent to their operations.
Key features of Lightbeam’s AI TRiSM capabilities include:
– Comprehensive identification and classification of sensitive data across cloud and on-premises environments
– Integration of data identity to enhance privacy and governance for stakeholders’ information
– Enforcement of least-privilege access to mitigate data oversharing risks
– Real-time monitoring of AI-related activities to detect potential data exposures swiftly
– Automated responses to security incidents, ensuring prompt policy enforcement and audit readiness
As organizations integrate AI into their operations, the essentiality of having a clear understanding of sensitive data access and controls is increasingly vital. Lightbeam’s solutions place a strong emphasis on data governance, ensuring that enterprises can adopt AI technologies securely.
For more information, visit Lightbeam’s official website or contact their media representative.
Gartner source reference: Gartner, Emerging Tech: Top-Funded Startups in AI TRiSM: Agentic AI and Beyond, 13 January 2026.
