Identity Visibility in 2026: The Foundation of Identity Security

Identity visibility is considered the foundation of modern identity security. It serves as a starting point because stolen and misused credentials are commonly used as initial access vectors in breaches. According to breach research, including Verizon's annual report, compromised credentials are a frequent entry point for attackers. Cloud and multicloud environments can make achieving identity visibility more complex. The concept of identity visibility is particularly relevant in Identity and Access Management, or IAM. Certain capabilities are essential for effective identity visibility in these contexts.