The State of Identity Security in 2026

As AI agents and machine identities explode past human credentials, discover why identity security has become the critical battleground where most enterprise cyberattacks now begin–and how unprepared organizations are facing an unprecedented wave of credential theft and AI-powered impersonation.

AI agents, machine accounts and bot identities now dramatically outnumber human credentials, making identity security exponentially more complex. Cybercriminals are increasingly using pilfered credentials in attacks, making strong identity management programs critical.

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Companies are failing to keep up with AI’s identity sprawl, creating entry points for hackers
Companies aren’t prepared for how AI is accelerating impersonation attacks
Identity takes center stage as a leading factor in enterprise cyberattacks

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