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2026 Identity Security Trends, Threats, and Priorities

Written by Dmitriy Ayrapetov | Sep 2, 2025 6:13:08 PM

As identity continues to be the most targeted control plane in cybersecurity, leaders are under pressure to modernize how they manage privilege, enforce access, and support adoption across teams. Heading into 2026, it's time to move beyond tactical responses and take a platform-first approach to identity security. 

In this expert-led session, you’ll hear from Dmitriy Ayrapetov, Delinea’s VP of Product Management, who will unpack how today’s identity security challenges are shaping tomorrow’s solutions. You’ll also get a first look at Delinea Iris AI, our latest innovation designed to help teams simplify decision-making and accelerate program maturity.   

What we’ll cover 

  • Identity Security at the Forefront 
    Why identity remains the top target—and how to secure it with a platform approach. 
  • AI-Driven Insights with Delinea Iris AI 
    How Delinea is introducing AI to reduce friction, improve clarity, and guide identity decisions. 
  • Modernizing Platform Thinking 
    How identity platforms—like PAM—are evolving to meet complex access needs across teams. 
  • Preparing for 2026 
    The key shifts CISOs need to anticipate and act on before the next cycle begins. 
  • Maturing Your Identity Program 
    What it takes to build a sustainable strategy—not just a set of point solutions. 

What you'll take away 

Whether you're leading a PAM initiative or building a broader access strategy, this session will help you: 

  • Rethink your identity security program for long-term impact 
  • Identify the next best step in your platform adoption journey 
  • Understand how Delinea Iris AI can support smarter, faster decisions 
  • Access expert-curated resources to drive progress in 2026 

 Who should attend this webinar? 

  • CISO and Executive Leadership 
  • Compliance and Audit Teams  
  • Risk Management Professionals   
  • Identity and Access Management Teams  
  • IT Security Professionals  

 What will I learn? 

  • What’s driving the shift to identity-first security 
  • How platform consolidation is changing adoption and operations 
  •  The trends that are shaping 2026 security priorities 
  • Where to focus for measurable program maturity 

 Get answers to these important questions: 

  • How is the threat landscape shifting around identity and access? 
  • What makes a PAM platform effective and adaptable? 
  • Where are most organizations falling short on identity maturity? 
  • What should security leaders prioritize heading into 2026?