Identity Security Emerges as Critical Enterprise Defense
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Identity security has become the primary defense mechanism for enterprises. The increasing use of AI agents and automated systems has expanded attack surfaces, making identity management crucial. Organizations with mature identity security programs achieve higher ROI and better risk reduction. However, many organizations lag in identity security maturity, leaving them vulnerable to modern threats. The 2025-2026 SailPoint Horizons of Identity Security report highlights the strategic importance of identity security. It shows that mature identity programs prevent breaches, drive operational efficiency, and enable new business capabilities. Organizations must proactively assess their identity security posture to manage risks effectively.
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17.10.2025 14:00 1 articles · 23h ago
Identity Security Report Highlights Critical Importance for Enterprises
The 2025-2026 SailPoint Horizons of Identity Security report underscores the strategic importance of identity security. It shows that mature identity programs prevent breaches, drive operational efficiency, and enable new business capabilities. The report reveals that fewer than 4 in 10 AI agents are governed by identity security policies, leaving a significant gap in enterprise security frameworks. Organizations must proactively assess their identity security posture to manage risks effectively.
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- Identity Security: Your First and Last Line of Defense — thehackernews.com — 17.10.2025 14:00
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Identity management has evolved into a mission-critical component for modern enterprises.
First reported: 17.10.2025 14:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Identity Security: Your First and Last Line of Defense — thehackernews.com — 17.10.2025 14:00
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AI agents and automated systems are prime attack vectors due to their autonomous access to sensitive data.
First reported: 17.10.2025 14:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Identity Security: Your First and Last Line of Defense — thehackernews.com — 17.10.2025 14:00
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Fewer than 4 in 10 AI agents are governed by identity security policies.
First reported: 17.10.2025 14:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Identity Security: Your First and Last Line of Defense — thehackernews.com — 17.10.2025 14:00
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Organizations with mature identity security programs achieve higher ROI and better risk reduction.
First reported: 17.10.2025 14:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Identity Security: Your First and Last Line of Defense — thehackernews.com — 17.10.2025 14:00
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63% of organizations are in early-stage identity security maturity, facing higher risks.
First reported: 17.10.2025 14:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Identity Security: Your First and Last Line of Defense — thehackernews.com — 17.10.2025 14:00
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The 2025 framework added seven new capability requirements to address emerging threat vectors.
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- Identity Security: Your First and Last Line of Defense — thehackernews.com — 17.10.2025 14:00
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Only 25% of organizations view Identity and Access Management (IAM) as a strategic business enabler.
First reported: 17.10.2025 14:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Identity Security: Your First and Last Line of Defense — thehackernews.com — 17.10.2025 14:00