Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Identity
New Gartner report looks at the future of digital identity
Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations manage and secure digital identities.
The Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Digital Identity, 2026 examines AI agent identity, machine identities, decentralized identity, authorization, and identity visibility.
The report helps cybersecurity and identity leaders understand which technologies to assess as they update their identity programs.
Topics include:
- AI Agent Identity
- Workload Identity Management
- Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms
- Shared Signals Framework
- Workforce Identity
- Impersonation Detection
- Identity Security Posture Management
- Intent-Based Access Control
It also looks at how organizations can manage the growth of machine identities without losing security or flexibility.
For teams planning an IAM roadmap, reviewing Zero Trust priorities, or assessing identity technology, the report provides a useful view of what may come next.
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