Identities are no longer just usernames. They represent the digital keys that unlock connections between humans, devices, applications and data in a complex and growing web. Between the sprawl of hybrid, multi-cloud and edge environments, reliance on API-driven application development ecosystems, convergence of OT, IoT and IT networks and the proliferation of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, organizations are more vulnerable than ever to sophisticated identity-based attacks. They need a new way to manage identities.
Enter the idea of identity convergence. This “Everything is Identity” framework establishes identity as the fundamental security control point across all environments. This approach unifies fragmented Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems (IAM, IGA, PAM, CIAM) into a single control plane that authenticates and authorizes all entities: humans, devices, applications and data. It goes beyond single sign-on to create an adaptive security perimeter that continuously validates access based on risk context rather than static rules.
What you’ll learn in this paper:
- How the traditional network perimeter has dissolved, requiring a new identity-centric security approach
- The concept of “Everything as Identity” and why it’s essential for modern security architectures
- Practical implementation steps for building a unified identity control plane, including a maturity model to guide your journey from foundation to transformation
- Emerging trends and future directions in identity security
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