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How to Choose an Identity Security Platform in 2026

January 18, 2026

Attackers are getting smarter, finding inventive ways to exploit both human, machine, and AI identities that legacy tools simply weren't built to see. Your organization may be exposed in ways you might not even realize. As machine identities multiply and AI-driven attacks grow more sophisticated, choosing the right identity security platform is not easy.

How to Choose an Identity Security Platform in 2026 helps you cut through the noise by outlining the core capabilities required for a unified identity security platform that can keep up with modern threats. This buyer’s guide includes:

Core capabilities for an Identity Security Platform in 2026
Criteria for ensuring a platform solution is more than just siloed products
Shared services to consider, such as a united user interface,
Essential AI capabilities required for modern identity security
Evaluation questions to ask vendors

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