The latest ESG research reveals that workforce identity security is under intense pressure as enterprises grapple with expanding application portfolios, surging human and non-human identities, and the rise of agentic AI.
Based on a survey of 370 IT and cybersecurity leaders, this report highlights the biggest challenges, from tool sprawl and manual governance processes to growing security risks tied to machine identities. It explores how organizations are prioritizing investments, rationalizing identity tool portfolios, and shifting strategies to balance agility, compliance, and resilience.
With identity security ranked as a top IT and cybersecurity priority for 91% of organizations, this study provides essential insights into where enterprises are headed—and how leaders can modernize identity strategies to stay secure.
