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Ent review (2026): one intent-aware policy for people and AI agents

The verdict

Ent applies one programmable, intent-aware policy to people and AI agents on the endpoint and in the browser, with responses from a soft nudge to a hard block and an on-device small language model that classifies sensitive data. It runs as a single lightweight agent, as SaaS or self-hosted, but per-tool-call mechanics are not described and there is no public documentation portal or pricing.

Rank =9 of 13

Best for one intent-aware policy across people and agents

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What does Ent do?

  • A live view of OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, GitHub Copilot, Cursor and other AI tools and agents.
  • Steps in at the moment of risk and blocks risky agent behavior.
  • One programmable, intent-aware policy for people and AI agents, with responses from a soft nudge to a hard block.
  • App control that can allow, block, deny or restrict usage; an on-device small language model classifies sensitive data.
  • Investigation timelines annotated in plain language as events happen.
  • Endpoint and browser coverage for insider risk, last-mile threats such as ClickFix, AI usage control and data security.

Source: ent.ai · Ent press: intent-aware prevention (30 Jul 2026) · Ent press: $100M seed (16 Jun 2026) · Ent company · Read 2026-10-13

How does Ent deploy?

A single lightweight agent across Windows, macOS, Linux and modern browsers, as SaaS or self-hosted in your own cloud. Rollout through MDM is not stated.

Source: ent.ai · Ent press: intent-aware prevention (30 Jul 2026) · Ent press: $100M seed (16 Jun 2026) · Ent company · Read 2026-10-13

How does Ent score?

Endpoint and agent visibilityWeight 22%7/10

A live view of OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, GitHub Copilot, Cursor and other AI tools and agents; MCP server and credential inventory is not itemized.

MCP and tool-call controlWeight 20%7/10

Steps in at the moment of risk and blocks risky agent behavior; per-tool-call mechanics are not described on the pages we read.

Policy granularityWeight 15%8/10

One programmable, intent-aware policy for people and AI agents, with responses from a soft nudge to a hard block, and app control that can allow, block, deny or restrict usage; an on-device small language model classifies sensitive data.

Agent vs human identity and auditWeight 12%7/10

Applies the same policy to people and agents and builds investigation timelines annotated in plain language as events happen.

Deployment footprintWeight 13%6/10

A single lightweight agent across Windows, macOS, Linux and modern browsers, as SaaS or self-hosted in your own cloud; rollout through MDM is not stated.

Coverage beyond the endpointWeight 8%6/10

Endpoint and browser coverage for insider risk, last-mile threats such as ClickFix, AI usage control and data security; SaaS agents and cloud workloads are not described.

Maturity and transparencyWeight 10%5/10

Came out of stealth on 16 June 2026 with a $100 million seed led by Decibel; founders co-founded RiskIQ; no documentation portal or pricing on ent.ai.

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How we score

Where is Ent strongest?

  • The same policy for people and agents.
  • Graduated responses from a soft nudge to a hard block.
  • Self-hosted option in your own cloud.
  • Names Cursor, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex and GitHub Copilot among covered tools.

What should buyers check before choosing Ent?

  • Per-tool-call mechanics are not described on the pages we read.
  • MCP server and credential inventory is not itemized.
  • Rollout through MDM is not stated.
  • No documentation portal or pricing on ent.ai.

Who should shortlist Ent?

Shortlist Ent if you want one intent-aware policy for people and AI agents across the endpoint and browser, with an option to self-host.

What does Ent cost?

Contact sales. Ent does not publish pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Who backs Ent?

Ent came out of stealth on 16 June 2026 with a $100 million seed led by Decibel, with Sequoia, Crosspoint, Craft, Shield Capital, Felicis and In-Q-Tel participating.

Who founded Ent?

Elias (Lou) Manousos, CEO, and Brandon Dixon, CTO, who co-founded RiskIQ. Ent is based in San Francisco.

Can Ent be self-hosted?

Yes. Ent offers SaaS or self-hosted deployment in your own cloud.

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