AI adoption is accelerating, but identity and security controls are struggling to keep pace. Based on a survey of 300+ technology, security, engineering, and infrastructure leaders, the 2026 State of AI and Identity Report reveals how organizations are managing AI-driven identity risk, securing non-human identities, and preparing their infrastructure for the next wave of AI adoption.
In this report, you'll learn:
Why AI is exposing new identity and access management risks
The connection between AI adoption, shadow AI, and security incidents
How identity architecture impacts security, compliance, and customer trust
What CTOs, CISOs, and engineering leaders are prioritizing in their AI investments
The key criteria for evaluating AI-ready identity platforms
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