The State of Identity Security 2026: Identity is the new perimeter
Sophos, Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Discover the causes and consequences of identity threats based on a survey of 5,000 organizations across 17 countries.
In the modern cybersecurity landscape, the traditional network perimeter has dissolved. Today, identity as a perimeter keeps getting stronger and stronger.
As organizations accelerate cloud adoption and integrate AI systems, the number of digital identities, both human and non-human, has grown exponentially. Each credential, API key, and service account now represents a potential entry point for adversaries.