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The State of Identity Security 2026

5,000 IT and cybersecurity leaders reveal that identity-related breaches are no longer outliers; they’re now a primary challenge for modern defense.

 

This inaugural report examines how identity-related security breaches are unfolding across organizations, and what’s driving them.

 

It also explores the business and operational impact of identity compromise, from data theft and extortion to ransomware, as well as the hygiene gaps that leave organizations exposed.

Report

Based on the experiences of 5,000 organizations, the report reveals:

  • The scale of identity breaches: How often organizations are being hit.
  • How identity fuels high-impact attacks: The link between identity and ransomware.
  • Why identity breaches happen: Where human and non-human identity (NHI) security falls short.
  • The impact and exposure: Financial and operational fallout, and the identity hygiene gaps that leave organizations exposed.