Based on a survey of 400+ cybersecurity and IT executives, this report analyzes how organizations are adopting identity-first security strategies. Phishing, data breaches, and malware remain top threats, especially in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. While executive support for identity security is strong, implementation challenges persist due to technical complexity, limited automation, and lack of resources. Many organizations struggle with entitlement management, risk visibility, and integrating identity programs into business processes. The report also highlights growing interest in AI for identity governance, especially for risk prediction and threat detection, underscoring the shift toward proactive, AI-enhanced identity security models.

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