The report argues that in 2026 identity security becomes the core control layer for AI-era cybersecurity as organizations face growing risks from autonomous agents, non-human identities, and machine-speed access. It warns that attackers will increasingly target AI identities, MCP-based machine-to-machine connections, and overexposed data environments, while legacy, siloed security tools will struggle to keep up. The recommended response is to treat identity as infrastructure by governing human and non-human identities together, enforcing least privilege and just-in-time access, improving data hygiene, and using AI to automate visibility and control. Overall, identity is no longer just a compliance function—it is the foundation for safe AI adoption and operational resilience.

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